I decided to join the Craftsy BOM hosted by the lovely and talented Amy Gibson from
Stitchery Dickory Dock. Two blocks this month and I have completed one of them, the Asterix Block. Amy makes it look so easy not even pinning, but I have to say I sweated every step and slashing was nerve racking. I am hoping to learn some tips and tricks and I love the visual - so much better than You Tube! And it is Free!
I am going to read some of the questions on Craftsy. I bet someone else has asked why the white part gets so wrinkled-looking. I wonder if I am suppose to press without steam?
My Wonky Pound sign. I'm not happy with it. See the seam ripper there. I think I'm going to try one more time. Not looking forward to ripping on a bias, yikes!
My second wonky pound sign. Seams are matching better, but looks wonky!
Thought it might be fun to have part of the constitution on it but with 1-1/12 inch strips it didn't turn out as nice as I thought it might in my imagination. But I can choose which wonky block I want to use later. I've decided to do a cowboy theme, I think The Pioneer Woman Cooks blog is making me appreciate that kind of life. This fabric because it matches the cowboy fabric coming up sometime in the year.
I came home to my girls just plum pooped out. Making a huge mess can be tiring, I guess. It is tiring for me just looking at it. Oh well, I want them to have fun because that is how they learn.
Have a great week!
2 comments:
I really like both your blocks, I don't think you should un-sew the wonky pound sign, they're perfect just as they are! When I made my "quilt sticks" quilt a few months ago, I didn't even try to match seams, I liked the freeness that the unmatched lines gave the blocks.
Your girls looked so tuckered out... if you asked about the mess they'd probably say "what mess??"
I thought I'd check in on a fellow Craftsy BOM-er. Your blocks look great Sue and I agree with Eat Sleep Quilt, both pound signs are lovely.
I don't know how good I'll be at waiting for each month's quilt blocks. Oh well. I guess I'll learn patience eh?
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