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Clue 4 - 4-Patch blocks |
I don't know where last week went. I managed to spend some time every day in the sewing room, trying to stay up with Bonnie Hunter's mystery,
Celtic Solstice. Clues 1 and 3 are done, except for trimming. I'm pleased that very little trimming has been needed, thanks to Bonnie's great tips and I may just use the 3-1/2" blocks "as is" unless there is an obvious mis-shape on any of them. The Clue 4 four-patch blocks are relatively easy. I finally get to use my Christmas bulb inspiration fabric! 35 finished; 85 to go.
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On The Dot Markers |
Clue 2 -- the chevrons -- well, that's another story. However, I think I have mastered them. I stopped drawing the line on the little squares and just use a line on my machine bed to keep me aligned. I press the square up/down before trimming the excess. When I trim the finished chevrons I use these handy static-cling dots to mark my ruler. The orange one is the center point, points aligned along the center seam. The purple one points to the 3-1/2" corner, points aligned along the diagonal.
72 chevrons are finished and sorted into groups of 10; 38 still to go. The unfinished chevrons and 4-patches will go with me to Arkansas next week.
After mailing Christmas cards and wrapping all the gifts I had on hand, I realized I still needed something for the two older grandsons. So I ventured out very early yesterday (getting ahead of the predicted rough weather) to pick up a few last-minute things, which involved a stop at a LQS to pick up an order. Of course, I couldn't pass up a sale and came home with this versatile green. I've had the same fabric in a goldy-tan and found so many uses for it.
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I had two finishes this week -- "aprons" for MIL (we don't use the word "bib" around her). I try to have seasonal aprons for her to help mark the year's progress. These will be for spring and patriotic occasions. Each takes a yard.
Previous balance: 8.5
Fabric in this week: 2.75
Fabric out this week: 2.00
Added since 10/1: 9.25
Linking up to
Judy at Patchwork Times.
Love the "aprons". I had to giggle at that. :)
ReplyDeleteAt 93 we have to maintain a little "dignity." LOL
DeleteYour 4 patches look great and so do your aprons.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kate!
DeleteI love the aprons - wonder if I could get Bill to use one when he eats?
ReplyDeleteThere have been times when I wished I had one! At 33" long, hers go well into her lap and she has become quite adept at retrieving things that miss her mouth. She's definitely a member of the "clean plate club."
DeleteWhat a good idea for the "apron". Maybe I should look for a pattern and make a few for my DH. Have a wonderful Christmas.
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