As to the hand sewing part? Yeah. That was a big not. But I’ve been making 8-pointed stars for the medallion quilt, so I’m in mode on inset seams. I decided to sew up a couple of these spool blocks on the sewing machine. Worked just fine. Which meant it was time to pull out the reproduction fabric little bits bin.
And stamp some patches.
See what’s so nice about those? They have the sewing line marked which makes it really easy to know exactly where to stop for those inset seams. Anyway, I stamped and stamped and stamped some more, and then I cut out (this all took more time than I care to think about), and now I have a pile of patches sorted and ready to sew.
Whew!I sewed up the mini Dresden Plate and thought about making a pincushion with it. I sewed on a backing and stuffed it with walnut shells and, sad to say, 1) it did not look good and 2) it was really flat. The pins just went right on thru to the table beneath. So I took it back apart. Now I’m thinking I might make it into a little coaster and call it good.
It is awfully cute. I never ever get tired of Civil War era reproduction fabrics. They just make me happy.
You`re on a roll, Terrie! I love those repro fabrics in your 'coaster' and in your big Civil War quilt!
ReplyDeleteOh, yes. I love these fabrics. One of the things I just love about the Civil War Sampler is how many of the fabrics I get to see at once!
DeleteI recognize many of the fabrics in your little bits bin. Sorry about your pincushion. A coaster is always nice too.
ReplyDeleteWhenever I look at one of your beautiful quilts in process, I always think, "Oh, yes, I have that fabric, and that one, and that one . . . ." We'll see about the coaster.
DeleteBoth of these projects are darling. I love the bow ties and that mini Dresden is beautiful!! Sorry it didn't work out for a pincushion. Like you, I never tire of repros either :0)
ReplyDeleteI still need to refine my mini Dresden skills -- a few more for practice, I think. As to reproduction fabrics -- intellectually, I KNOW different people have different tastes, but in my heart, whenever I hear a quilter say she (or he) doesn't like reproduction fabrics, I think, "NO! How is that possible?"
DeleteI really admire your miniature quilts and your mini spools blocks are adorable! I took the plunge and ordered the fabric stamps. I've made 3 mini spool blocks today and they are going together beautifully! Thank you for the suggestion!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work. I would love to know where you purchased the stamp for your mini spool block.
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