Then I ran across the Steam Punk quilt along and the Flickr group established to encourage participation. You can find the Flickr group started by GoneAussieQuilting Here. It's not a swap and there's no requirement to make any specific number of blocks. And, did I mention that I love this block? It gives me the opportunity to use some of my most favorite fabrics and also to try working with a less vibrant color palette. I jumped in!
I purchased the pattern and then I purchased a set of templates and a 28mm rotary cutter to make my life a little easier. I love this block - oh, I already said that...
These little beauties arrived in the mail last week.
Here is my first block:
The center circle will be hand appliqued on later. Right now, I'm just focusing on the machine portion of the blocks.
I woke up about 4 a.m. this morning and wandered into my sewing room just to have a little look-see at the next block (do you ever do that?) I had made a choice of fabrics the night before but went to bed before I did any cutting. I sat down and started cutting out the pieces. After an hour I decided I had better go back to bed or give up sleeping completely. I opted for going back to bed!
I should be able to get block 2 completed tonight and perhaps block 3. I'm getting faster at the cutting and sewing aspects and I've lined up 4-5 fabric combos for additional blocks. Now it's about production!
Maybe you should jump into this quilt along and join in the fun.
Aaaaanyway, that's it from the Robertson household.
Looks fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteYou need to not get up at 4 am. These blocks have been popping up everywhere, they are great fun.
ReplyDeleteOooh lovely. I've been resisting too, but my will is getting weaker....
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