Almost 5 years ago (goodness time flies!!!) I started making the Nearly Insane quilt. I didn't get very far before I was distracted by several other quilts! hehe...
I dug out my blocks last night. Here are my favourite blocks. These blocks are 6 inches finished.
The fabrics are all from various Dargate lines by Margo Krager.
I discovered one block cut out ready to sew, so I stitched it last night. Here are all the blocks I have completed so far.
Some time ago I found this little badge. In 1870 Salinda Rupp made the quilt which inspired Liz Lois to make her Nearly Insane quilt and then publish her book.
This week I have brought out 2 WIP to start working on again.
Looove those bright fabrics!!!
I have only 2 more centre blocks to make for Roseville Album, so I am going to make them together.
Josephs Coat has been put away for a looong time!!! I have been searching for just the right fabrics to finish off the last few blocks. Its time to get it done!
No, I am not making any more Nearly Insane blocks....yet! I have been challenged to make block 18 which has 229 pieces!!! (yes, in a tiny 6 inch block!!) Block 18 will be my next NI block and I may just stop there because I will have 12 blocks which can be made into a small quilt.
The cool change has arrived here in Melbourne. What a relief!! Let the Hot Cross Bun baking begin!! :)
Miriam I am coveting your sewing bag. IT IS GORGEOUS. The Nearly Insane quilt is on my list of quilts I want to make but I have to finish Dear Jane first and I won't tell you just how long I have been working on those blocks for! The dargate fabrics are amount my favourites, and your blocks look wonderful. It's cooled down here in Adelaide as well, might actually be able to get some sewing done now. Enjoy baking your hot crossies.
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ReplyDeleteIt is fun to dig out things that have stayed locked in he cupboard for a while. They look so fresh and different and they are half finished so they are easier to complete. Enjoy the cool weather while it lasts.
ReplyDeleteIt is fun to dig out things that have stayed locked in he cupboard for a while. They look so fresh and different and they are half finished so they are easier to complete. Enjoy the cool weather while it lasts.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blocks! I would go insane working on those little blocks :)
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Donna
Miriam I love what you have done with your nearly insane block. That little purse is a real sweetie. I need to get back into my nearly insane blocks too. As Kimme says thank goodness for that cool change. we might all feel a little saner now.:-)
ReplyDeleteI have 2 quilts that are nearly done and then I will return to making some more. Afterall I am on the homeward stretch.
Take Care
Cheers
Lynne
I'd watch that little sewing bag like a hawk!!! too cute.
ReplyDeleteI have deemed 2013 as my year of finishing off...doing OK so far (tho it IS only March) lets see how far we both get!
Raining in Sydney now too, hope Melb gets more cooler weather.
Wow -- no wonder they call it Nearly Insane -- that's a lot of pieces for a little block! Your little bag turned out SOOOO cute -- I LOVE that idea!
ReplyDeletelove the bag!
ReplyDeleteoh, those blocks are insane with all those pieces. WOW!
I remember when everyone was doing joseph's coat.
Your Josephs Coat is going to be amazing, stick with that ufo, way too much beauty in this to keep it in a cupboard or box.
ReplyDeleteYour sewing bag looks fabulous! I look forward to seeing your progress with both of these ufo's. You make such beautiful things!!
ReplyDeleteI knew that bag was going to look good! And the Nearly Insane blocks are great - some of my favourite old fabric lines and the fussy cutting is so sweet. Don't blame you one bit if you stop short at 12 blocks-you've proved yourself!
ReplyDeleteGlad you got the cool change - it sounded frightful in that heat.
Hilda
Lovely work Miriam...you have been busy!
ReplyDeleteAnna
229 pieces in a 6" block? I might take to drinking if I had to make one. Your blocks are all gorgeous and I do love that zippy bag.
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ReplyDeleteThat little bag is GREAT!! I love it!
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