For FNwF hosted by Cheryll i started early. I've managed to get 2 blocks re-stitched from my cutting stuff up last week so they were double checked for the correct size before trimming. :)
I've wanted to make a red &white quilt for a while & when in a birthday fat 1/4 swap many years back hosted by Cheryll i asked for the colour red. All i needed then was a pattern. Last year Family Circle i found a quilt pattern that i liked & it was done in red & white.
I'd already worked out that using fat 1/4's would work with this pattern but because of the cutting instructions i was going to be careful so i didn't waste fabric. I decided to make just one block. The white fabric was easy to cut out being just the one fabric. :)
complete with a "fancy" labelling system. lol
After some fun & games making up the block it was finally done
It took a wee bit longer than i thought due to some reverse sewing, losing a half square triangle, making up another then after the block was sewn i found the missing one. Though i tried to match up seams as blocks were sewn together there was some fixing there to do as well. Block measures 18-1/2" So now i'm off to make the other 8.
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Happy Stitching,
11 comments:
that block looks good Jeanette.......worth the effort.......
that block looks great... unusual and effective...
Hugz
Wow, that's a big block.
That looks awesome Jeanette & the red really pops out at you. xx
That's a lovely big block Jeanette. Looks great.
The block looks great and worth redoing.
I’ve just been catching up on your posts for the last month. I like your red and white block. A great option, as the red won’t be too dominant. You’ve been very busy with your stitcheries. Good to see you finished the little Love and Hugs block. Good luck with your rest itching.
a missing block or piece will always turn up just after you have remade it.
Love this - looking forward to seeing more.
I love this block as it looks stunning...
Thanks for stopping in for FNwF...xox
This is a really interesting block. Looking forward to seeing more.
You can't beat a red & white quilt. Beautiful start!
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