Here is my completed Abundance top
...and, just for the record, here is my humble version.
How long did it take you to find the wonky square??
Now to choose a backing and binding and do some hand quilting.
The Oso blocks are coming along well.
I plan on getting some more of them finished today.
At the shop where I go for my Friday sewing group there is an annual challenge quilt. Two years ago it was the Mrs Billings Coverlet, last year it was a Star a Day, this year it is a Delectable Mountain block a day. I joined the group too late in the year to start the Mrs Billings Coverlet, last year I made some stars, but no where near a Star a Day! I have been wanting to make a quilt that included delectable mountain blocks for a long time, so I decided to join this year's challenge.........but only make one block a week! These little blocks are hand pieced and measure 4 1/2 inches, unfinished.
Four weeks so far this year, so four blocks completed. :)
Fifty two blocks will give me plenty to complete a lovely little quilt with the chance to experiment with a variety of settings without the quilt being too large.
It has been a loooong time since I did any hand piecing (there has been plenty of hand applique!) and it feels wonderfully relaxing to be hand piecing again! :)
I am using Barbara Brackman's Lately Arrived From London fabric. Barbara has a post on her blog about delectable mountain quilts, with some examples using this fabric.
It has been a while since I posted a photo from my garden, so here is a quintessentially
Australian summer blossom; Eucalyptus Ficifolia (red flowering gum).
The topsy turvy square would have annoyed me as well, so you're not alone.
ReplyDeleteGood idea to make just one Delectable Mountain block a week, much more achievable and even though they are small blocks there is still a bit of piecing in them, love the Lately Arrived from London fabrics, some quite charming prints in them.
What a pretty Abundance block. Annoying about the wonky bit - but worth fixing on such a little quilt. That gum blossom is beautiful!
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ha ha I studied the block for several minutes before reading on and realizing I was looking at the corrected one, ha ha.
ReplyDeleteI love little surprises, but I'm glad you fixed it if it was bothering you.
It turned out great!
I just started my first Schnibble yesterday and am having such fun. I love your Oso blocks. That is one of the next ones on my list!
ReplyDeleteI would have had to fix that wonky block too -- the new version looks great! I love those little delectable mountain blocks too -- they're going to make a beautiful quilt!
ReplyDeleteIf I hadn't done the same thing, I wouldn't have seen it. I actually thought about tipping two of those hourglass pieces, just to keep me humble.
ReplyDeleteThe wonky block would have annoyed me too, I would have had to fix it. Love those little delectable mountain blocks.
ReplyDeleteYour humble block took me a while to see the oops. It didn't stick out like a sore thumb. It's a beautiful block. I really admire your hand piecing!
ReplyDeleteLove how the plaid in your hour glass blocks lines up differently in each one. Very pretty little quilt - glad you are going to hand quilt it.
ReplyDeleteLucky you - being part of that Friday sewing group. You all have done fabulous work. Will enjoy your progress on the Delectable Mountains. I can so understand not wanting to make one each day. Just a bit ambitious! Once a week is more manageable and still a challenge.
Miriam,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for visiting me. I appreciate your kind words.
Your Abundance block looks gorgeous. I love the colors.