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Friday, July 06, 2012

Civil War Update

I didn't meet my goal of completing all the civil war blocks in June, but I am very close to finishing. I did sew two more blocks...


Block #48 is called "West Virginia". It had an unusual (to me) construction method, with 4 set-in seams. But miraculously it turned out OK, all things considered!
Block #49 is called "Yankee Puzzle".
There were very interesting historical photos shown on this block post. It should have been a very easy block to sew...just four QST. 
But nope...first I sewed it incorrectly, just for a little challenge!
That's better now!


There are 4 blocks left in the series. I have decided to skip blocks #51 and #53 just because I don't like them LOL
which means I have just two blocks left to sew!! 
Woohoo! I am hoping to post the whole collection next Monday. It feels great to be nearing the finish line!

5 comments:

  1. Congrats on being so close to being done. Great blocks.

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  2. Excellent progress! Skipping the ugly blocks seems pretty fair. It is your quilt after all. Looking forward to the big reveal at the end.

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  3. The block with the 4 set in seams turned out wonderful! Glad you're nearing the finish, that always feels so good!

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  4. I avoid set-in seams. Your block looks so smooth and well matched. Good job.
    Oops happens. : )
    Can't wait to see the whole collection of blocks together!

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  5. Way to see that finish line! I am getting better at the "Y" seams. That doesn't mean I like them either.
    The Civil War UFO is my #3 for Judy L this month...We'll see how many I choose to make.

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