I have dabbled in quilting for many years, completing a few baby quilts (although sadly not for my own children), a few wall hangings and 1 bed quilt. All of these were done completely or primarily featuring needle turned applique and hand quilting.
I am now embarking on a piecing quest. My first attempt began over the weekend when I started Bonnie Hunter's 2012 Mystery Quilt, Easy Street. Since I know nothing about this quilt pattern, I decided to "shop my stash" and use some of the fabric I already own. My main fabrics are in the navy, red and hunter green families.
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My constant is a delicious chocolate brown and my background fabrics are in the cream and white family.
I started on Sunday and since I am still recovering from a broken right elbow, the initial cutting, piecing and pressing took a toll on my arm. Since pt was on Monday, I completed the remaining 50 4-patch blocks today for a total of 192 units. What I am most proud of is the pinwheeling of the center seams. They really look wonderful and I am happy with the completion of clue #1.
Have even linked my progress along with many others to Bonnie's web page. Check it out here http://quiltville.blogspot.com/2012/11/easy-street-monday-link-up-1.html
Anxiously awaiting clue #2 on Friday! Until then .....
Congrats on starting your blog...I'm still a newbie compared to many and I so enjoy keeping track of my 'doings'. Your Easy Street is looking good - and like you, I'm anxious for Friday too!
ReplyDeleteWell done on your new adventure. I too recently (well relatively) started a blog to document/track my quilting progress. It is so much fun - I still can't believe we can 'chat' with people from the other side of the world as if they were our next door neighbours. I love your colour choices and I think your quilt will be gorgeous. Good Luck!
ReplyDeleteThe chocolate 4-patches will look gorgeous with the other bright colours.
ReplyDeleteBonnie's quilts and blogging are both fun and as you say you can communicate with people all over the world. It still awes me to think that some of the people I've met are having summer when I'm having winter, and day when I'm having night. Your blocks look great and I like your colors very much.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing what everyone has pulled out for the background and their choice for constant! Thank you for sharing yours, Sharyn
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