When joining the bands of triangles (or the belts, as Mr. Q.O. calls them) on the first two blocks, I added one band at a time to the centres. This time I decided to join the two bands together and then add that to the centre. I’m not sure it made much difference as far as time goes, but it did make it easier to press the bands before joining them to the centre.
I got them added to the centre so all that’s left now is to add the four outer pieces to make the block square. That will get done tonight while watching the Olympics opening ceremonies.
I’ve decided to stick with the Farmer’s Delight blocks as one of my Olympics projects. I’m still undecided on size — whether to make a lap quilt or just a wall hanging, but did print out the shapes for the fourth block Thursday. Because I label my freezer paper with the shapes and sizes, it’s very quick to get the pieces ready for another block or two.
The other Olympics project I’ll work on is the spool blocks, seen here. There’s not that many left to stitch, so I’d like to get that finished and the top put together by the time the Olympics are over. There are many design ideas floating about in my mind and things I definitely want to make, so my notebook is full of partially sketched designs which I’ll refer to if I get these two projects done before the Olympics are over.
Here Lester is inspecting the kitty ski jump in preparation for the catalympics.
While Smudge is psyching out his competitors in the luge lounge event with this look.
Shelley, you asked me a question in the comments but you are a “no reply-comment @ blogger.com.” That means I can’t e-mail you to respond. My e-mail link is in my profile. I’m happy to answer questions if I have an e-mail address for you.
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Waouw: this "belt" looks so great. Lots of little pieces. Looking forward to see the next step.A big snowy hello to my furry friends.
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I really like how these blocks are coming along. Just beautiful. I really am anxious to see them together in the quilt. Okay, so we are now ready to see Lester and Smudge in the Catalympics.
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Another pretty block Cathi.I really believe that Smudge has the lounging event all sewn up LOL.Crispy
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Oh yes…see some spunk in Lester.
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what a Beauty of a block! nice job!
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Great blocks Cathi, wish mine went together as well…Like your colours – hwo many are you going to do??
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Good to see Lester has his game face on. and the yellow is delicious.
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Cathi,I think you can piece fast by hand than I can by machine. I am always impressed that you are doing this by hand!!!This gold block turned out just as pretty as the red.
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Wow! Everything lines up perfectly and I know that you know what I mean. Perfection! ~Page
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Smudge, U is syking me OUT! mai mom sez she thinks me is probably good for the gold in the Lounge Category, but me gained a bit of weight eatin' too many Fancee Feest Appetizers! xxoo Bhu
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Go Cats!! Of course, they are both winners, so who cares who gets the 'Prize'!!
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