I think she might actually be here. The temperatures are going to get a lot closer to normal here over the next week or so … the downside is that she's going to bring in the spring showers all next week.
Since it’s going to be rather nice today (not as warm as I’d like, but warm enough to spend some time outdoors), I don’t know how much quilting I’ll get done. But that’s ok, I got plenty done yesterday. I am just about done quilting the blocks in T#2’s quilt … I’ve got about 2/3 of the inner borders done. Once I finish that, I’ll be able to start on the outer border.
I also did some paper piecing. A couple of weeks ago, I made my first paper-pieced block … a miniature pineapple block. I vowed that I would make one a week until I either used up my blues and whites or got tired of making the blocks. I didn’t make a block last week since we had family in from out of town, so I thought I’d “catch up” by making up two blocks this week. Well, the blocks went together so quickly that I thought I’d make three instead of two.
(Click on the picture to see it larger.) Here are all four that I’ve done so far. Disclaimer: The one in the lower left hand corner will likely not make it into my finished project. Even though I stitched along the lines on the paper, I ended up with a mis-sized triangle in the first round of triangles (lower right hand corner); I didn’t discover it until I was finished with the block, so I chose not to rip out the final three rounds.
Besides, I’ve got plenty of white and blues and plenty of foundation paper, so I’ll just make another block to replace it. I just love these little blocks … but I have to admit that I haven’t a clue how to quilt the finished project. The strips are so narrow … if I hand quilt, I’ll be quilting through three layers of fabric. 
I’ve never machine quilted, and truthfully I don’t have any real desire to learn (hand quilting is my favorite part of quilting). Oh well, at one block per week, I've got plenty of time to figure out how to finish this project. 
OMGoodness!!! Those are just absolutely too darn cute!!! I love little pineapples (of course you know that!) - and I LOVE blue and white together.... YUM!!! With pineapples, you can simply do a little machine stitching in the ditch for the quilting - you don't even have to do every line if you don't want to.
ReplyDeleteThose blocks are so far beyond anything I'd tackle. They are gorgeous! Good for you - learning something new. And I could not see a thing wrong with that block.
ReplyDeleteYou can tell the detail work in it... beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWell, I looked and looked and could not see anything wrong either, so it's good by me. In fact, it's very good! Admire your patience in sewing something like this. Glad Spring is on it's way to you. We're still freezing today. Ugh!
ReplyDeleteThat will be beautiful! I remember my mom used to piece with paper on the back. She called it strip quilting. she would have a bigger block then sew pieces of material to it, then trim the edges by the block. She used up her small scraps that way. It was always patchwork, bless her heart nothing ever matched, but they were hers. Wouldn't take anything for them now.
ReplyDeleteuntil next time...nel
Oh I LOVE it! Soo pretty! I am with the others though, I can't see a thing wrong with it...maybe you are a little like me and your own worse critic! haha. Enjoy your spring weather!
ReplyDeleteLove the pineapple squares. So very pretty. That color blue is about my favorite.
ReplyDeleteI hope spring is here and that winter is gone until next year. Sounds like we're having about the same weather as you are.
So pretty! I admire your diligence and your attention to detail.You do lovely work! Glad it is warming up for you!
ReplyDeleteI went out today and snapped a photo of some tiny green shoots finally peeking their head thru the dirt. No flowers yet, but I see this as a step in the right direction!
ReplyDeleteI'm a big fan of the blues : )
The blocks are gorgeous! I love them!!! If you have too many when you get done, you can send them my way! And yes, it has been really nice today - yay! ~Jeanne
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that your weather is getting warmer. Those blocks are so pretty. Love the blue & white!
ReplyDeleteThey look great to me! Love blue and white together. If it is not up to size, you can always put it on the back!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! (For the life of me I cannot see the boo boo)
ReplyDeleteWe are in Kansas City and there is spring here. NO SIGN OF SPRING UP NORTH. Well, the snow is melted in our yard and I saw actual water around the edges of the lakes.
I love these, but I have to tell you I can't see where the mistake is at all.
ReplyDeleteI was afraid the weather was going to go from cold to hot and we would miss spring altogether but it has stated to warm a little this week. Hope you have a nice weekend