One of the most time consuming, fiddly jobs ever, but totally worth the effort. I have been using up scraps to make 2 inch strips to incorporate into the blocks for the wedding quilt. When I started, I sorted out a pile of scraps and set them aside in a shoe box. The jumble of pieces in the box is now rapidly dwindling, so much so that I am wondering whether there will be much left once it comes to making a strip for the border of the quilt.
At the moment I am making great progress with piecing the blocks. I have already finished six, all measuring 21 inches square, and have three more to make in the same size. After that I will be making the blocks for the border, twelve measuring approximately 15 x 21 inches, and four 15 inch square corner blocks. I am hoping to get most of the piecing done before the New Year, and then go shopping for the wadding and backing fabric in January.
It is years since I made a large quilt. I had forgotten how much I enjoy it. The weather has been dull and dreary, ideal for staying in, but useless for photos. If the sun shines soon, I shall have to take some photos ready for my progress report later this week.
Andrée is hosting Free Motion Mavericks at the moment, so I am linking up to her blog just in the nick of time before the linky closes!
Hi Muv, how wonderful. You're doing great! Thanks for linking up. I'll be linking up to your party soon. Take care.
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