Progress is slow but sure with my Allietare blocks. I enjoyed an evening of sewing with some friends, and was able to make a lot of progress. Here they are on the design wall. There are only a few more blocks to finish and then I can start putting the quilt top together.
You can see in this photo that I was sewing these star blocks on Lucy - my long bed 301 Singer. She just sews like a dream with a perfect tension, and a lovely soft sound. It's such a thrill to sew on a 63 year old sewing machine that works beautifully.
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Looking wonderful! Great machine too!
ReplyDeletelovely block and fabric
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt. It's beautiful! I too love sewing on those older machines.
ReplyDeleteWe're at about the same place on Allietare, Kathy. It's looking good!
ReplyDeleteYour blocks look great! I sure love this quilt.
ReplyDeleteA 301 is on my list but I have yet to find one. Around here old Singers are hard to find and when you do, the price is outrageous.
I just love my older machines but don't have a 301. Sometimes I like the older machines more that my newer machines.
ReplyDeleteThat is fun sewing!
ReplyDeleteLovely Blocks! Nice machine, too. I have Vintage Machine envy for sure. Mine is waiting on me to put it all together. I need more room, it's a BIG one.
ReplyDeletePretty blocks...you are almost there!
ReplyDeleteKathy - I have my Mother's Singer 301! It's not a long bed, but is a work horse for sure! I also have a Janome and MUCH prefer my Singer to it. . . . just love it!
ReplyDeleteBarbara in TN
Oh wow, this mystery quilt is gorgeous! You've put it together really quickly too. I'm very envious of Lucy, it must be wonderful to have a few different ladies to work on - and this one's even older that me!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blocks! I'm waiting to see the whole thing come together!
ReplyDeleteI love sewing on my featherweight. I got it to take to retreats, but I should sew on it more often at home.
Your Allietare Star blocks are looking great. It's been such fun to see all the different versions of Bonnie's mystery quilt come together.
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