This month was my month in our
One Quilt project, and as it's the beginning of October now, finished blocks for my quilt are starting to appear....
I finished my own block yesterday, and thought I should share: 
I've got a bit of a thing for pinwheels at the moment, so I paper pieced the triangles together, and then appliqued the finished shape onto the white backing fabric. It's a little wonky, but I'm pleased with how it turned out. I'm a bit concerned that the corners might fray though - I'm sure there's some secret trick to doing perfect corners, but alas, I don't know it.
For the rest of the squares, I sent out colour coded bundles to the other 11 participants, comprised of scraps from my stash - each person got a pile of scraps in either red, blue, green or orange/yellow, plus a fat quarter of white homespun. You can see some of the scraps here: 
I wanted to end up with a bright, scrappy quilt on a white background - something a bit eccentric and all over the place, so I wasn't too anal about giving instructions - and so far the results are coming up perfect:
This one from
Craftlog is right on the money - and I was hoping someone would do a log cabin - I've got a bit of a thing for them, though I've never made one myself.....
And check out this one from
Dorie - such a complex bit of piecing - I love the stars, and if I had the patience I'd love to make a full quilt in this pattern - gorgeous! 
As more blocks come in, I'll be sure to share them - I can't wait to have a quilt that has been made by so many talented hands.... such a privilege, no?
Have a good weekend, m'dears.....
xxx
Saturday, 4 October 2008
One Quilt - September.
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12 comments:
That is tres exciting! Looking forward to seeing more of the blocks as they arrive.
great to see those blocks coming along and like yr pinwheel colours
Fantastic idea and I love all the blocks and scraps.
here's a hint for the corners when appliqueing them down-- take a stitch ON THE CORNER. also, stitch closely together on the corners (more closely than you would on a long straight piece). that should probably keep it from fraying.
Amazing bunch of blocks! I love them all.
Love your blocks so far. The colours are great. Looking forward to seeing the finished article.
This is really cool, must be exciting opening those parcels!
FANTASTIC project! It's looking great already, and to have this in your home, all that love? Well it just warms the cockles.
Your little kitty is looking right at home with you, funny how the Universe provides!
what a wonderful project! i adore the fabrics you chose...such a good eye you have!
how fun and pretty! i'm loving this collaborative quilt! can't wait to see the other squares as they arrive!
they look great! can't wait to see them all together. mine is finished up and on its way.
oh i love that top square!! Divine!!
Ps - I've tagged you in the "6 unique things about me" game :)
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