Of course I had to make a couple of Stormy Seas blocks using the new batiks added to the mix. And I had to make those blocks using what is, I think, my favourite of the original seven batiks. First … Continue reading
Sea Foam Stormy Seas Blocks
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Sky Quilt Blocks & Stormy Seas
Years ago – at least six years, it seems. going by the date on the watermark – I started making what I’m calling the Sky Quilt. At the moment, it has a partial rainbow in the centre with star blocks … Continue reading
Repurposing Containers
All the printed sheets of shapes for the additional Stormy Seas blocks are now, for the most part, cut apart and ready to be put in individual glassine envelopes for more Stormy Seas blocks. There is still some final cutting … Continue reading
Stormy Seas Weekend
It was definitely a Stormy Seas weekend. I couldn’t resist piecing this block for the top as the fabrics in it are two of my favourites. The metallic fabric has made an appearance in a few projects and I still have … Continue reading
Silent Garden & Harpsichord Blocks … and Getting Ready to Print
I know, I know! I thought I was going to stick with the Stormy Seas blocks but I decided to finish the blocks for row 3 of the brown & blue Silent Garden top. This is block 7 for row … Continue reading
Stormy Seas Sewing Sequence
I finished this Stormy Seas block with the idea that I was doing it as a reference for myself of the sewing sequence and pressing that I’ve found works best for me when making these blocks. So far, this is … Continue reading
Stormy Seas Blocks … Progress?
The three Stormy Seas blocks with the dark, dark blue batik are done! I am – was so glad when I finished sewing the last one. This one is my favourite of the three that are finished because I love … Continue reading
Piecing Texas Stars
I’ve been meaning to do this for ages and have run into all sorts of roadblocks. The biggest one was the fact I had made very detailed notes and taken loads of photos – all of which are on a … Continue reading
Ring in the Silent Gardens
I decided to get that partially finished DWR ring finished and added to the stack. I need to start adding the finished rings to the top which has barely been begun to see how many more complete rings I need … Continue reading
Dark Stormy Sea
The partially done Storm at Sea block is now finished. And now I know why I left this project in the midst of that block! Why? Because that dark batik is – well, a bit difficult. Along with being quite dark, … Continue reading
