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"
15 comments:
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.
Love your blocks! The fabrics are fabulous. I'm curious to see what block tomorrow will bring!
I love that fabric stack! Your blocks are great, I like the way you re-drafted your block.
Wonderful, Kathy!!
Beautiful blocks. I love the saying "Deeds not Words." Very cool. Thanks for sharing.
That is a wonderful group of fabrics you won!
Both 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 !
Love the blocks, Kathy. Way to go!
Great 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!!! =^..^=
Perfect fabric choices for this series. Your blocks look great so far. Enjoy the process that goes along with this one.
I am also making the Grandmother's Choice blocks. I love your fabric selection. I am looking forward to seeing your progress!
Great 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.
Oh my, I love your fabrics! Reproduction fabrics are my very favorite to work with. Looks like you have a very nice selection.
Have a wonderful and Blessed dayj
Kristie
Love the Jo's fabrics and great progress on your blocks.
Beautiful blocks! I make Amethyst using the templates, that was definitely a challenge. This week's block was much easier.
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