This is the fabric I have been saving for this special project. I was lucky enough to win these reproduction fabrics in one of the Quilt Square Quilt Along draws that Jo has each month. And I bought some yardage of the two shirting fabrics for the backgrounds. I'm not sure if I have enough, but it will be a good start.
Block #1 - "Grandmother's Choice"
Easy peasy sewing for the first block. I fussy cut the little flowers on the navy and am happy with how it turned out.
Block #2 - "Amethyst"
A tricky block to sew. I didn't want to make templates, so I divided the block into quarters and drafted a pattern on freezer paper.
I like how the background fabric seems to make the block look more circular (totally by accident!). You can see more blocks posted on the Flickr page.Part of the fun of a sew along with Barbara Brackman is all the historical information you get to read. I just love the slogan of the British Women's Social and Political Union in the early 1900's:
"Deeds Not Words"
Your blocks are wonderful, and I love your fabric choices. As for the slogan, I think I need to send that to the US Congress. It says is all.
ReplyDeleteLove your blocks! The fabrics are fabulous. I'm curious to see what block tomorrow will bring!
ReplyDeleteI love that fabric stack! Your blocks are great, I like the way you re-drafted your block.
ReplyDeleteWonderful, Kathy!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blocks. I love the saying "Deeds not Words." Very cool. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat is a wonderful group of fabrics you won!
ReplyDeleteBoth blocks look great. The fussy cutting is a nice touch. I have been reading of the struggles others have had with that second block--clever way to put it together.
Love the slogan!
Beautiful blocks, love the way you redrafted the block to have no set in seam !
ReplyDeleteLove the blocks, Kathy. Way to go!
ReplyDeleteGreat use of your fabrics Kathy! I'm with you - the circular look to the second block is almost an optical illusion. It's really cool!!! =^..^=
ReplyDeletePerfect fabric choices for this series. Your blocks look great so far. Enjoy the process that goes along with this one.
ReplyDeleteI am also making the Grandmother's Choice blocks. I love your fabric selection. I am looking forward to seeing your progress!
ReplyDeleteGreat choices. I need to get to work on mine again. We have had trouble with our computer network and I can not print yet. Maybe Saturday.
ReplyDeleteOh my, I love your fabrics! Reproduction fabrics are my very favorite to work with. Looks like you have a very nice selection.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful and Blessed dayj
Kristie
Love the Jo's fabrics and great progress on your blocks.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blocks! I make Amethyst using the templates, that was definitely a challenge. This week's block was much easier.
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