I needed to cut the contrast fabric to make a start on the Aiming for Accuracy Quilt Along.
There are 4 lessons out now, so I am a bit late getting started, but hope to catch up very soon!
If you would like to join in too, you can find the lessons here. There are plenty of photos online of blocks that ladies have already made. So inspiring!
De and I have decided to make two quilts at once. It is just as easy to make two blocks as one, right?!
Still not sure which of us talked the other one into doing that, but it's all good :))
I have chosen this cream fabric (actually premium grade muslin) as my first contrast fabric, which will replace the black in the sample shown in the banner above. This quilt will be in girly colours such as pink, purple, yellow, blues, soft greens, etc. I will be using all F/Qs from my stash.
This is the contrast fabric to replace the black for my second quilt. This quilt will be made of Batik fabrics from my stash too. I think I should have enough Batiks to choose from.
I couldn't help but notice how pretty the trimmings are too....
Block 1 is all half square triangles with one solid block. Here are all my HST cut and pressed, ready for both quilts. The top set goes with the cream and the bottom set goes with the hot pink.
I need a break from that project for awhile. Here is my much loved handbag. It has been to USA and back at least 4 times and washed many more. See the fraying on the handle, top right? I want to retire her to be a project bag (nice sized pockets inside too) and make a fresh one.
I have had this pretty rose fabric in my stash for awhile now while I waited for her to speak to me and tell me what she would like to become. She spoke a few days back and said she wanted to be my new handbag. I will choose a pretty lining too.....hmmm. Haven't had a look in the stash yet.
Sometime this week, I will post the spice mix recipe you asked for and tell you about girl4. She is
the coolest one of all ( I know I say that everytime) but she really is.
I am so lucky.
I can't even find words to caption this picture so will be quiet now :)
xx debbie
oh i love that last pic so cute Debbie.xx
ReplyDeletedear shez, that pic just melts me every time... glad you like it too xx debbie
DeleteGreat work with all that cutting, and I love the doggy pic.
ReplyDeletethank you Heather. Cutting took some time, but all good now! xx debbie
DeleteGreat preparation work Debbie. Good idea to make two. Love girl no 4. Gorgeous photo.
ReplyDeleteThank you Michelle... she is a lovely girl to have around! xx debbie
Deleteoh well done for taking on two of the quilts... I love both your choices and it will be fun watching them grow...
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Fiona, I am late getting going, but am hoping to catch up soon. Will post updates this week. xx debbie
DeleteCutting is the worst part of any quilt I reckon
ReplyDeletePleased the fabric has spoken Look forward to seeing what it tells you to do with it Love making bags
I am not fond of cutting either, especially this one where being accurate is so important. Will post update soon. xx debbie
DeleteYou've done a great job cutting all that background! You'll save lots of time later! Love your doggie! xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by. The girl is a sweetie, so sad I don't get to keep her but I am enjoying every moment we have for now. xx debbie
DeleteI don't know about making two quilts Debbie. One is enough for me. Have just finished the first two blocks. Lots of other things on the go as well. Love your doggie photo, very cute. Hugs.....
ReplyDeleteSince block4 is out, I am really behind, but I hope to catch up soon. Girl4 is so awesome, she just melts my heart. xx debbie
DeleteI agree with Noela one is enough for me. I wasn't happy with block 1 so have just redone it and then noticed I've only put one sashing on block 4 instead of 2 LOL. Girl4 looks adorable XXX
ReplyDeleteHi Melanie, nice to meet you. I will post block updates soon. Girl4 is pretty cool, will post her story this week too. xx debbie
DeleteNice choice of fabrics , have fun making both quilts.
ReplyDeleteThank you dear Maria, I am happy that both quilts will be from stash (with exception of the pink fabric and then the backings). I am having fun watching your progress as well. xx debbie
DeleteI have only recently heard about this accuracy quilt, I might have to take a closer look. Love the pic of your pooch with her teddy, dogs are beautiful x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, It would be nice if you decide to join in too. What I like about this project is that there is no deadline (as in a swap) and no police either.
DeleteYou can make good use of your scraps too. You just do the best you can over 16 weeks or so. I am behind and making a late start, but still think I will be ok and caught up very soon. xx Debbie
girl4 is so very, very sweet..i am a lucky girl to have her for however long.
What a little angel. I love your latest girl.
DeleteThanks dear Mel. She is a joy to have around. xx debbie
DeleteHow gorgeous is Girl#4!! Love the pink in the quilt and yes a great idea to make 2 (in theory anyway - like Noela I have enough on without doubling my troubles!!!)
ReplyDeleteGirl4 is the sweetest yet...I cannot find the words to say how much she makes me happy. I started 4 lessons late on the blocks, will see how I go with catching up now! xx debbie
DeleteHi Debbie, I'm just stopping in for a FNSI visit...
ReplyDeleteWow your fabrics for the Accuracy quilt will be so pretty, well done on using from your stash too.
You dog is so gorgeous, aren't pets such a part of our lives?!
Hi Anthea, Thanks for your kind words. I hope to spend some time with those AFA blocks today! girl4 is such a sweetie xx Debbie :)
DeleteDebbie, can you send me the pattern for the bag? Bex wants to make one like that, and I could too. Thanks if ya get around to it.
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