So I’m counting this as both a finish and WIP which I think is fair…I’ve finished the blocks, it’s just not the whole project…think it’ll be next year before that’s likely!
As I mentioned before one of my goals for the month is to catch up with the City Sampler sew along, so that’s what I’m in the process of doing.
Look what I’ve done so far…
Blocks 1
Block 2
Block 3
As you can see these ones are a bit rough! I was just sewing away thinking these look nice, the fabrics are cute and they aren’t half as wonky as I expected, then…. after finishing the second one I decided it might be a good idea to check the size. Yes, there had to be something and there was – TOO SMALL!
It’s one of those newbie quilting things. I thought I was being really careful, cutting on the narrow-er side so the block wouldn’t be too large and keeping really close to the seam edge so it would be nice and straight, but it didn’t occur to me that the seam would be wider because of this and that each little bit of fabric would be slightly too small which added up to about 1/4″ on the second one, *sigh*
But DON’T PANIC they can be saved!!
1 and 3 are ok in most parts. I think I can do something with freezer paper there’s a tutorial here, but any advice is very welcome. I think I’ll have to remake no. 2 but I just can’t face it right at the moment!
Despite this I’m enjoying making them, there’s lot’s of variety and on the whole they don’t take too long.
My next batch was much better……
Blocks 4
Block 5
Block 6
Not bad for a week’s work.
I must mention that I completely forgot to add the list of names of the others involved in the Bee, I have updated the post, but they’re here too:
Fran: www.patchyrose.blogspot.com
Jennifer: www.glindaquilts.blogspot.com
Julie: www.mackandmabel.blogspot.com
Also here’s the list for the blog hop:
Linking up with Needle and Threads Thursday @ My Quilt Infatuation and Crazy Mom Quilts for Finish it Up Friday.
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wooohoooo! i am loving this color scheme and how it’s working out! i think my favorites are block 3 and block 4. omg. they are amazing. this quilt is going to be great with all this fussy cutting going on!
those blocks rock! I hate when I get a block done and it’s just a wee bit too small.. 😦 I don’t know of anything you could do but I’m sure there are lots of people smarter about those things than I am. You could maybe cut off another half inch around, then add a border of the main green fabric. It won’t be exactly the same, but it could work if you really don’t want to remake it.
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-Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation
I love block 6, it’s in my favorite colours!
Very cute blocks! Looks like a fun project.
Your fussy-cut raccoon is adorable! I’d get such a kick out of any quilt he was in.
I’m trying to stay strong an resist joining the City Sampler ….my resistance is weakening. Nice blocks.
These are lovely blocks! You’re using beautiful colours 🙂
All of your blocks are beautiful but my favorite are 2 and 4. I know it’s tough when the blocks come out too small, but 2 is definitely worth a remake!! -Jamie
the sizing mistake – done that! but you’re right they’re getting better and looking good.
I really love block four! Also i’ll be featuring you on Fresh Blog Friday this week :).
We all have been there done that when it comes to mistakes. Hope you get it all worked out. The last plus block is my favorite.
Love the blocks, especially no 1
They are all so pretty! Block’s one and three are my favorite’s, the fussy cutting is great!I had the same problem when i made my first one (can’t remember which number it was)… turns out that i wasn’t using a scant quarter inch. And because of the number of seams the block ended up way to small! Still haven’t figured out what to do with it!
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“newbie” quilter? mmmhm.