As I mentioned in my last post, I've stumbled across a really fun new project (Raspberry Kiss blocks), and I can't stop making blocks for it. Thankfully, I found directions for making 9" (unfinished) blocks, instead of the 5" (unfinished) blocks that most are making. I probably would have made the blocks anyway (I've made quite a few tiny quilts - those are large in comparison!), but these blocks will get me to my finish so much sooner. I picked up a few new low-volume FQs at my LQS last week, and I'm putting them to good use - as you can see:
This is not a final layout - I have a lot more blocks in varying stages of completion, but this shows my progress quite nicely.
Also on the Design Wall today are 2 more blocks for the Big Quilt Bee - these blocks will go to my guild meeting in 2 weeks, along with the other 4 that I've already made. We're planning a sewing day to assemble as many tops as we can; they'll then be quilted and sent off to benefit a child / family that needs the services of Ronald McDonald houses across the country. I managed to get the "150 years" portion of the fabric in one of the blocks. I'm debating going for another FQ with a different colour scheme - I've finally used up all of my aqua scraps.
Linking up with Judy (Design Wall Monday), Cynthia (Oh Scrap!), Sandy (Let's S.E.W. link-up) and Kat (Sew Some Love).
Those aqua slab blocks are such scrappy goodness. I really want to make some for myself. Thanks for linking up with Oh Scrap!
ReplyDeleteI know the folks at the Ronald McDonald house will appreciate those. Our church group serves dinner there once and month (tomorrow night!) and they appreciate everything done for them!!
ReplyDeleteLove those aqua scraps, so lovely.
ReplyDeletefinally figured out the issue with the link up!! I love your blocks, such pretty teal fabrics!! Thanks for joining in with the Big Quilt Bee and linking your blocks to show them off!!
ReplyDeleteYour blocks look fabulous! And what a pretty design wall! Nice work, Jannette!
ReplyDeleteWhere did you find the big block pattern? I have to put that in my list of "to do". I love it
ReplyDeleteRonald McD will appreciate your work.
Cute blocks! Thanks for linking up :)
ReplyDeleteHi Jannette, those are lovely blocks. Love the colour!
ReplyDeleteI love your blocks and was able to track down a tutorial! Thank you so much for showing them - they are so pretty! I know your Ronald McDonald blocks will be much appreciated....my grandson was in ICU and there just isn't time to pack those "comfort" items when it's an emergency. Such a great work you're doing! Visiting you from Oh Scrap at Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework!
ReplyDeleteHi Jannette, thanks so much for linking up with Celebrate - Fêtons 150 in March.
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