Edna's Blocks

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Permalink Reply by Carmen / Spain on February 9, 2009 at 12:25am

WOW Mrs. Hansen,
What a start!! Are you planning to finish your quilt by next weekend? You chose the ones with the really small pieces too. And the're not even crooked. I think I might have to repeat my C-3; it's short on one of the corners. Ugg. I like your artistic license. Having made it with an uneven number of squares makes it simmetrical and this adds balance. May I copy your artistry?? Bautiful job. Do you piece strips and recut them later or do you sew each individual unit? They look really pretty. I agree, the're lots of fun to make. Welcome to the Olympo of quilters!

Permalink Reply by Edna on February 9, 2009 at 5:12am

Thanks, Carmen. Sadly, I have to work, so won't be sewing at this pace all the time. My K-2 looks short on one corner, but that's because all those close seams on the back make it curl. I will use starch to make everything lie flat when I'm ready to quilt. I have never taken a "cotton" to strip sewing; I cut and sew individual units. If you decide to do your K-2 this way, don't think of it as copying me: think of it as doing what Jane might have done if she had made all of her blocks 5" and didn't have to size any of them up. Tip: Cut the corners and pieces for outside positions a little bigger (I added an eighth) and then trim to size.
Now it's off to work, but I can't wait to get back and see what everyone else has accomplished. Edna (7,0,0,177)

Permalink Reply by Carmen / Spain on February 9, 2009 at 5:44am

Edna, what a good tip! Thank you, I'll be using it.
I don't sew strips either ... I was just wondering if maybe that would add accuracy.
Oh, I'm so glad to be back to our first names, too :)

Permalink Reply by Susan Gatewood/VA on February 9, 2009 at 7:24am

Edna,
I LOVE your numbers! You have really gotten off to a great start. I've always said that making these blocks is addictive! Now you know what I mean. But, aren't they fun? and precious? Have a good work week. I love, respect, and admire all teachers. Especially those of children. God bless!
Susan

Permalink Reply by Diane Gunter/Canada on February 9, 2009 at 8:37am

Wow is right! Your blocks are impressive! What did you use for your background? It almost looks like a linen.I love it.

Permalink Reply by Edna on February 9, 2009 at 3:38pm

My background is a Moda solid. When I found it on the Fat Quarter World web-site it was called Tradition Tan. It has a hint of texture in the print. The flash washes the color out; in person the color is a warm golden tan. The fabric is soft and a little nappy and very nice to work with.

Permalink Reply by Diane Gunter/Canada on February 9, 2009 at 4:23pm

Thanks for replying so quickly. I really appreciate it when people know their fabric.. It gives others a heads up when we are looking for a certain color.The red fowered material is gorgeous.I'm with you I don't like strip piecing and I am trying to do Dear Jane as much as I can by hand. But life sometimes interferes and the machine comes out. I took classes for 4 years with friends and they thought I didn't own a machine. They almost croaked the day I brought one to class!

Permalink Reply by Carmen / Spain on February 10, 2009 at 12:08am

Edna, they are sooooooo cute. Can you imagine how pretty they will look when they come together on a quilt? Keep up with this marathon!

Permalink Reply by Susan Gatewood/VA on February 10, 2009 at 7:08am

Nine already! Can you believe it? And they are all beautiful. Great job!

Permalink Reply by Anne S/ Ont. on February 10, 2009 at 5:13am

Edna, these are great! I love the red theme going on! That is going to be such a bold splash when they are all together! It's freezing rain here in Ontario this am.....gotta leave early for work....bye for now.

Permalink Reply by Carmen / Spain on February 11, 2009 at 2:39am

Edna, thanks for sharing your blocks. They really bring my spirit up. I made I-3 yesterday and I'm not happy with it. I'm trying to figure out if I should take it apart and try to fix it or if I should start from scratch. I hope I can learn something for when I have to make E-9. J-4 I had discarded as "ugly" but it looks totally different with the stripes you used. I'll look for stripes and give it a chance. Thanks for the inspiration!

Permalink Reply by Edna on February 11, 2009 at 9:30pm

I'm knocking off two hours earlier tonight, promising myself a WHOLE DAY of piecing next week. We'll see if that happens. Pictured are I-2, H-13, I-1, and G-10. G-10 was a real leap of faith; I did the whole thing without pressing, then pressed when it was all finished. I'm finding that my CW fabric collection is strong on reds, pinks, and browns; weaker in blues and I have NO purples. If my completed quilt is heavy on pinks and reds that will be OK, but I want the blues and purples to be well represented, so I'll be looking for some. Edna (17,0,0,379)(Zzzzz....)

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