I will try out the suggestions for improving my umbrella block and report back on my success...or lack thereof!
Here are the next blocks for my Votes for Women sampler quilt.
This is block #27 called "Grandmother's Dream: The Houghtons". The history lesson about the Houghton family was inspiring to read.
I thought I was quite clever in figuring out how to sew this block with no set-in seams. It took quite a bit of sketching and measuring, but it turned out great!
Here is block #28 called Ocean Wave. No calculations required for this one...easy peasy. This block is symbolic of the women who enlisted in the navy.
I love this line from Barbara's lesson for block #28:
"Each generation fights for rights the next generation takes for granted."
Beautiful job Kathy! You are doing a great job working your way through these blocks. I think the next few should be easy ones.
ReplyDeleteYour blocks look great....and so lucky for you to win a magazine and a cup! I see you are ready to quilt the letter quilt....can't wait to see it finished.
ReplyDeleteThey're looking good! I'm trying to get caught up,too. Maybe i could do a block or 2 today.
ReplyDeleteAh, smart girl. I avoid those set-in seams at all cost.
ReplyDeleteLove that quotation with the Ocean Waves block.
Oh yes, you are a very smart girl, indeed! Always avoid those dratted "Y" seams whenever possible :*) Your blocks turned out great!
ReplyDeleteLove the Ocean Wave. I'm seeing it around a lot here. Thanks for sharing your Blocks. The different colors with the same print look great in the Grandmother's Dream Block too.
ReplyDeleteMore great blocks.
ReplyDeleteLove both your blocks. That quote from Barbara was a good one, and so true!
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