A new Inklingo collection came out yesterday, which includes the shapes needed for Orange Peel, Alabama Beauty, Eiffel Tower, Improved 9-patch and others. Of course, I couldn’t resist. And decided to make an Improved 9-patch in green and red with some white — perhaps the start of a Christmas quilt? It finishes at 8″.
The curves are so gentle that it’s a breeze to stitch. The matching points make it an absolute joy. And it presses beautifully too.
Tuesday afternoon, the boys were very busy watching out the window. Very, very busy.
What were they watching? What seemed like a hundred grackles swooping about, pecking away at the lawn, sitting in the trees and one which, for a moment, was pecking at the window. I was beginning to think we were in the midst of a remake of Hitchcock’s The Birds!
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ROFL!! Thanks for the giggle about the birds… Your new block looks wonderful! You make it sound so easy ;))I was looking at the collection last night and wondering… now I'm even more tempted….;)) hugs Elly
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The Birds!! I just loved that movie, creepy, but a good one! My cats actually will chatter at the birds if they are really annoyed. Love the new block.
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Very very very very very very very tempted again!
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Many years ago I saved a pattern for an Improved 9-patch table runner. I've always wanted to make that one. I wonder if I still have it? Must go look for it. Thanks for the memory jog. Grackles are really noisy aren't they?
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Excellent block! That sure would make a nice Christmas quilt.
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Simple smiling…thank you.
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I didn't remember ever seeing that block as a circle before. I like curves to an extent, but I like straight lines piecing better. I can see why they would be fun for hand stitching though.The birds must be on a migratory path and stopping for a snack on the way.
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I love that block. I didn't realize Linda had a new collection out. So many quilts, so little time!
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That's an awesome block! I love it!
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Looks like the perfect start to a Christmas quilt, Cathi. Don't stop now!
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OK I want to know what you eat for breakfast to have the energy to do all the wonderful blocks you do? Or maybe you have a time turner and keep going back in time to do more?Beautiful block and it would make a stunning Christmas quilt
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Cathi – love your block – gosh – you were first out of the starting gate – you have a block finished and the pattern was just released! I bought it this morning and am wondering if you pieced it by hand or machine.
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You surely do like Inklingo projects!
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Wow, Cathi — that looks like a hard block to make! Like we say down here – ya done GOOD!
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Oooo pretty block! I love to do curve piecing, it's such a challenge :0)Bird watching must be much more satisfying for the boys LOLCrispy
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Love the color placement on this one!
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