I’ve been super busy so really shouldn’t be trying to tackle two quilt alongs..but I am. It’s so nice that one is easy. The first one I’m doing is Split Square with Mary over at Country Threads. It’s very easy sewing and I’ve loved working on it. When I told Mary I was doing it she said that I could easily have it together in a weekend..and she was right….well kind of.
Last Saturday I cut the pieces out…
Kelli had come for a sewing day so I thought I’d piece these together and see how far I got…well, being I didn’t count my pieces as I cut, I got a little further than I anticipated…further than the pattern called for.
There were 57 white and 50 red. Hmm…that over double what I needed. Well now what should I do?? In my world, bigger is better and we got a save the date in the mail for a wedding next summer. PERFECT. I figured out. I have about 1/4 of the blocks done. Now I am back to the cutting table. I don’t have enough charm packs so I pulled fabric…first strips from my scrap users system, then on to fat quarters. Next up, cutting more blocks. I love making these blocks. It’s wonderful mindless sewing.
Now I am happy to say they are all finished and I’m ready for today’s clue.
Throughout all of the mysteries, I’ve never really gotten behind. I am not quick to finish once the last reveal is up but I do keep up with the clues. I am one of those people who hates being behind. Hopefully this year I’ll be able to keep up too.
Wow, you are ready for clue 2!! I have some of mine done for clue 1. I think the quilt from Mary is on my bucket list and I did order the book. It looks easy and so darn cute when its done. Now I need to print off clue 2 and see what fabrics I want to use.
Have a fun week Jo
I just finished the top with Mary and working on 2nd clue with Bonnie. Having a lot of fun and learning a lot.