Now that my baby is home, I was able to finish up the last two of the 56 blocks for the Civil War quilt.
Block 52: Christmas Wreath (or Star)
Because I was stubborn about not doing the applique blocks, I needed several extras for the 7x8 layout. So... I selected "Scotch Squares" for the final block in honor of all the folks from Scotland who settled in the Sandhills of North Carolina.... some of whom have a descendant who is an Empress!
True to my promise, I used only fabrics I had on hand.... this time raiding my favorite scraps, which as you can imagine were not the largest pieces I have left.
It was a challenge because I didn't have enough to be too choosy. For example the outer four HSTs should use the brown background fabric found in the center square and the four small HSTs... but hey! You do what you gotta do!
Next... on to the borders! I did mention I found another fabric for the borders, yes?
I, too, have Scottish ancestry, but we are of the peasant variety. : ) (Could it be our stubborn Scot blood that keeps us from doing the applique blocks?)
ReplyDeleteI'd say you are showing amazing restraint in sticking to scraps on hand. I often say that is what I will do, but end up buying when I can't find what I want among my "scraps."
Good job on the blocks. I really like that border fabric.
Great blocks! Love that you are using your scraps for them. :o) xo
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on finishing these blocks! They turned out great too. It feels great to finish something you've been working on for so long.
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ReplyDeleteGood to see you back at "the wheel". Your fabric choice for the corner HSTs is excellent. I wouldn't have guessed it was a deviation if you hadn't said so.
ReplyDeleteLove the blocks that you came up with. I think your machine must be very happy to be sewing again. I will be waiting to see how these blocks come together. Congratulations on sticking to using only scraps on hand.
ReplyDeleteLove the blocks!!Such great fabric choices!!! My great Grandfather immigrated from Scotland - so I'm going to have to make this block too!!! Probably put it in my Christmas Sampler quilt!!! Always love your stuff!!
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So glad you Bernina is home safe and sound, looks like she is happy to have some new inside parts. Like your CW wreath-----must admit I have the last three CW blocks to finish.
ReplyDeleteLovely blocks; so glad your baby is home and functional! Looking forward to seeing the layout!
ReplyDeleteAye, Lassie! Great blocks for a grand return of The Machine.
ReplyDeleteLove your substitute block, I don't think it matters that you have substituted other colours, I think that has been a continuous theme throughout the CW quilters and that is why we have made each block our own block.
ReplyDeleteYAY. I love the colors in your Christmas Star. So glad you are able to get the baby running again and get the blocks finished.
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Both blocks turned out great. Good job using your fabrics on hand. I would never have guessed your HST's should have been a different color.
ReplyDeleteI like the border material.
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So nice to see you on the Bernina again. The blocks are beautiful as is the border fabric.
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This is going to be such a beautiful quilt. I love all the fabrics you have been using. So glad you are sewing again.
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