I have made a couple of the 8" blocks previously, and have always thought a whole quilt would be smashing. So...... my simple plans for my Sew Stitchy have morphed into 25x10" blocks plus sashing for the next project.
I really really did plan for a low pressure start to the year, we are only halfway through the month and I have already been seduced by 2 sew-alongs, signed up for a quick turnaround swap and have the 2 commission quilts to get finished... hmm.
It is mighty chilly up here on Cloud 9, and we may be getting some more snow in time for the weekend, so I am going to ensure that I make the most of the empty house tomorrow; bring on the basting spray!
Good plans! i will be trying a few x and + blocks in the next few weeks, as the feb Bee lady has chosen them, if they're easy, and fun, i'll probably end up joining you! : )
ReplyDeleteGood grief woman, have you no will to resist?!! Your x/+ blocks are going to be beautiful though and I'm sure Cloud 9 will get warmer as the months go on and the quilts pile up!
ReplyDeleteP.S. Looking forward to seeing the giant back block - is it a giant trippy block?!
ooooh, want to seeeeeeee!
ReplyDeleteyou sure you havent been sniffing the 505 already?!!!
ReplyDeleteMad woman! I will watch this from the sidelines too. But will love seeing this progress.
ReplyDeleteThankfully I made a similar x + quilt a few years ago, so can resit the temptation
ReplyDeleteSniggers knowingly! Spent my evening cutting :)
ReplyDeleteI pieced my backing for the Trip Trap too! Only mine is fairly straight forward! Yours will be amazing I expect! Love the look of the x + quilt!
ReplyDeleteThe words 'glutton' & 'punishment' spring to mind! Glad you are on a roll! Jxo
ReplyDeleteLol, have fun with it!
ReplyDeleteI am collecting the patterns for the new blocks but I am going to get back to quilting my FAL projects for now. Those are fun fabrics you have picked out.
ReplyDeleteI am feeling the same way...but I love playing along on all these instant IG quilt alongs.
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh, the temptations are so strong aren't they!? ;-)
ReplyDeleteGot to love time off where neither family or work can claim your attention! Have fun
ReplyDeleteYou're hilarious! No time to blog, my dear. Get sewing!
ReplyDeleteThank you to the lady who called me the fab Feb bee lady. :) I have measurements for a 10" block on my blog if anyone needs them. http://jersey-scrapper.blogspot.com/2013/01/japanese-x-o-blocks.html
ReplyDeleteKudos to anyone who carfts during Englaish wintertime - I had no idea how dark it is in Decemeber until I tried quilting at my mum's last year and if you haven't got a tumble dryer?? You like Di are incorrigible!
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