Do I think I'm making headway with this project? The quarter Dresden blocks I'm talking about...I had other things on the wall so these had to be spread out around me as it were. The light box has come in handy in keeping continuity of size throughout them.
Let's just say these blocks have turned out to be more work than anticipated. I'm tempted to leave them for other projects but I aim to get them to the block all done stage before starting the autumn project. That is my incentive. But the circle bits do go fast even with hand stitching them.
Someone asked...no I haven't counted the blocks yet but will very soon.
In their defense, they are very colourful!
Glancing out the patio door, I saw this little guy sitting on the rail in the sun. He was motionless long enough and in an odd position with his nose to the rail, it made me concerned. But after about 15 minutes and time enough for me to take a couple of photos, he scampered off. I hope he was just basking in the October sun on the warmed wood.
Cloudy today so it's into the sewing room I go!
Happy Sunday All!
Linking this post with Kathy's Quilts, Small Quilts and Doll Quilts, Quilting is More Fun Than Housework, Sum of Their Stories and Viewing Nature With Eileen.
23 comments :
I love everything Kim Diehl, but I haven't seen that line of fabric (then, again, I haven't shopped much lately). At our last house our squirrels would lay out full length with their bellies flat to the toprail. I assumed they were just soaking up the warmth.
Kim Diehl always has such gorgeous lines. My whole house is in those neutrals and I never get sick of them.
I see pictures of gorgeous "design walls" on blogs, but mine is a foam insulation board my husband cut and nailed to my wall and which I covered with quilt batting to make the fabric stick. My cats love to claw at the bottom of it, so it's a bit scraggly, but it works. And yes, I call it my design wall - lol!
I'm content to watch your progress with those gorgeous Dresden blocks and not try them myself. ;)
I really enjoy the photos of your property, it looks beautiful.
My design wall is what they call pink boards with flannel over them and currently I have too many projects on them for them to work effectively. LOL. Awe the cutie, I wonder if he was basking in the sun.
Hello, I like your pumpkin header. Cute critter photo. You design wall looks huge. Enjoy your day, wishing you a great new week ahead.
I proudly us my "design wall" which is an old flannel back tablecloth. It's my second one because I used the first one so much, the backing wasn't holding. Haha. That looks like a lot of hard work for your hubby.
Looks like you both are making progress...oh, and the squirrel is too!
hehe I know what you mean about a 'design wall' - mine is a big piece of batting - it doesn't look glamorous but deserves the title as it's so handy and in continual use! Your dresdens really do look good - you have quite a pile of them now! Lovely photo of the squirrel - he really does look like he's enjoying the sun.
Great projects! I don't have a design wall, it is more like a design floor!
I have 2 foam insulation boards, they were damaged so a good bargain, then I made a "pillowcase" cover with an old flannel sheet on the front, it is a tight fit, and hand stitched it closed at the top, They are both propped against a wall, and I can slide one out to use. That pattern, very detailed instructions, I can see you starting this very soon. Good stack of firewood, and a new chain saw, that would be a delight.
Our chainsaw needs a replacement chain. No new saw on the horizon for us though. Getting a new deck put on the float cabin in our absence. With the old deck off it would be a challenge getting in and out of the front door that is 3' above the lower float log level. - Margy
The quarter Dresdens are fabulous! I’m going to have to check out the Quilt Inspirations site. Squirrels are so cute.
What an adorable little squirrel. Your quilting skills are amazing! I like to do crafty things, but I can barely manage to knit a simple scarf.
look at that handsome man around your house! I feel the comfort you two create. I like the dresden quarters a lot, the design and the colors you chose. Call it a design wall,,, it's your wall to design a layout upon so...no pretentions there.
A man with a new chainsaw, that will keep him happy for hours! Such a cute little squirrel, so kind of him to keep still so you could get some photos.
My design wall is a big piece of batting stapled to the wall in my basement sewing room - nothing fancy, but so useful! Since many people write about their design "floor" or "bed" so I think your design tablecloth fits right in! :) That Kim Diehl fabric and block design look beautiful - I don't know that I've ever owned any of her fabric. I love your Dresden project - no matter what size it ends up as, it will be a lovely finish! Sweet little squirrel - I can see why you would be a little concerned about him in that odd position, but I bet you're right that he was just soaking up the sun there.
My "design wall" is a piece of foam insulation board, and I used T-pins to fasten a layer of heavy white flannel onto it. I like the T-pin arrangement since if the flannel begins to stretch it can be tightened and repinned. Anything larger than 4x8 feet I use the design floor at the church where we have our quilt ministry meetings. It's a large carpeted foyer and can easily accommodate two or three king size tops in the making. Rain predicted for tonight and tomorrow so it's sewing-room time for me.
Awww....that's a sweet pic of that little squirrel! Maybe he was saying a prayer? lol!
Love that Butter Churn block! I'm kind of weary of piecing little, precisely cut pieces....some applique is looking pretty relaxing!
Such lovely works.
A 'design wall' sounds rather posh, at least to me (who uses the closest available piece of floor!). Beautiful photo of the squirrel soaking up some of the last summer rays of sun.
Love the scrappy quarter Dresden's! That's going to be a very fun quilt.
That's a lot of wood!!! This time of year I don't like to go walking in the woods, too many spiders - and webs I don't see until I'm wearing them. LOVE your dresdens, they're so colorful and happy. I adore anything Kim Diehl, I'll have to download that pattern!
Hope your little squirrel is ok - I remember watching one trying to climb our peach tree, he had apparently been run over and was paralyzed at the back end. I think the coyote finally got him. I'm not fond of that part of nature!!!!
They are not full "plates" and I recall the quarter circle of them being labeled Aunt Fannie's Fan. Love the little squirrel, enjoying the sunshine!
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