This morning was an early out-the-door morning here for me. It was time for our monthly TAS (The Applique Society) chapter meeting. I didn't make last month's meeting because I was at retreat so it was nice to see folks I don't see all the time. Our theme this time was Dresden plates, fans, circles, and sunbursts. We had a lot of show 'n' tell which is wonderful. I showed off my Dresden Stars, pattern by Laundry Basket Quilts. I also showed BOO, a pattern by Sewing With Susan. No picture of BOO, sorry.
As for my RSC quilting adventures, I did manage some progress. Here are two GemTones blocks in blue. The pattern was in the February issue of Am. Patchwork & Quilting.
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| Probably could've used a little more contrast. Same story in the pink ones last month so it's OK with me. |
I also decided to join Sherri Falls in her BOM on her blog The Quilting Life. I was going to do it last month in RSC colors but never got around to it. There was another RSC-er that did and it turned out beautifully!
Anyway, I did last month's block in RSC Pink.
Then, since I was on a roll, I made the February block in RSC Blue!
There will be twelve blocks total from The Quilting Life which she explained will make a table runner. I thought this might be a fun and yet practical project.
Block #2 of my Design Party Table Runner was also completed this week. This project is my take-along project to Mom's appointments. English Paper Piecing is good for that! I thought it turned out cute!
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| Needs a good pressing |
I did start quilting my PINK AccuQuilt quilt last weekend. I stitched in the ditch the 12 blocks making up the quilt and just started ditch-quilting the borders. Looking forward to getting it stablized so the fun free-motion quilting can begin!
We are having a gloomy, gray day here in the St. Louis area and the forecast is very cold temps for next week. There are also no "bonus" appointments for Mom (other than the regular PT & hairdresser), so I hope to get some of that quilting done!
No sewing can get accomplished with the laptop at hand, so I'll sign off with the link to Angela's SoScrappy blog where there is more RSC sewing to view. Have a great weekend!
Lots of lovely things happening Susie - I love the Gemstone blocks. xx
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lin. I'm enjoying adjusting the Gemstones pattern to my AccuQuilt cutter. It's good practice for me!
DeleteSuch pretty blocks this week. The paper pieced one is especially sweet with the fussy cut center. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I made a good start on the 3rd and final EPP block Monday at Mom's PT. I hope to get more of it together this afternoon at PT (again).
DeleteWhat lovely items you shared in this post, Susie. I adore your EPP block and your pieced blocks are pretty too of course. I wish I had your accuracy on the sewing machine. Sigh.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jocelyn. I'm not sure about the accuracy -- maybe my little sewing machine was thanking me for the recent tune-up! Lol!
DeletePretty gemstone blocks.
ReplyDeleteThank you. It's fun readjusting the pattern to my AccuQuilt cutter. There's a little bit of a learning curve.
DeleteVery pretty blues in your Gemtones blocks.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Narelle. I've been enjoying figuring out how to cut the pieces with my AccuQuilt cutter. So far, so good!
DeleteYou have been staying busy, Susie. Love your RSC blocks. What a darling pink house too. I wish you a fabulous week. Happy quilting. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Melisa. Those Gemstones take a bit of figuring to get them cut with my AccuQuilt cutter rather than the traditional rotary cutter & ruler method. It's good to hear from you again. Was so glad you had a wonderful trip.
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