Rocky Road to Kansas is a variation of Amethyst, which was the second block. Hmmm.... it will be a challenge to make these two blocks look differently than the first two.
If you remember I got BlockBase for my birthday (there was a special + free shipping)... so I decided to check this block out in this handy-dandy software.
I selected fabrics for the first block and used the measurements from BlockBase to cut the pieces and... oh my, the block went together so smoothly. Seams/corners matched mostly, no pulling of fabrics, lies flat, and is the right size exactly! Wooo hooo!
Then.... on to the block with the 1930s fabrics. I decided to piece the arms of the star and ended up using the templates from Amethyst. What a difference....
I had a time piecing this one.... and I'm sure you can see the lumpy block. In fact, one side of the block is noticeably smaller than the opposite side. However, I don't feel like taking it apart to day. I am recovering but it's time to go hold down the sofa for a bit and watch a movie.
I am pleased with the results from using measurements from BlockBase. No more downloading templates... I'll find that block in BB and use those measurements.
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Heath update: I've turned a corner and am feeling better... and would estimate that I'm about where I was last Saturday afternoon/evening.... when I knew I was coming down with something. I can't say at this point if I will be up for work on Monday.... I'll just have to wait and see.
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Thought I'd share this with you all... gave me a chuckle!
Your blocks are looking good. I like the way the fabric was cut for the center of the first one! I'm glad you are feeling better. Rest as much as possible!
ReplyDeleteYour blocks look excellent! You did complicate the one a bit, didn't you?
ReplyDeleteLove the mattress photo! : )
Glad you are feeling better!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amusing picture!
I'm undecided about using strips in my block as my immediate thought was that the seams could prove a bit bulky once it came to piecing the block. Both your blocks look great, I really like the 30's one with all the little strips, it is a nice effect so I'm going to have a go. Glad to hear that you are feeling better, it is no fun being laid low.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pitty about the lumpy block but maybe when it's putting between the other blocks it looks oké.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're feeling better already,
Roos
Glad to hear you are feeling a bit better, but take it easy.
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These are really pretty blocks. I am so glad you're feeling better.
ReplyDeleteYour blocks are beautiful. I am going to skip this block. I feel the same way about this block that you do about applique. I will find something wonderful to substitute. I am very glad you are feeling better.
ReplyDeleteLook at you go! I asked for BlockBase for Christmas - glad you like it! Glad you are feeling better too...now get 100%
ReplyDeleteI love your Rocky Road to Kansas blocks! This is another one that was in the Road Trip Quilt Along that I participated in and was probably my favorite one of the whole bunch. I like the string piecing.
ReplyDeleteI bet you are enjoying our glorious NC October weather!
Perfect purple! I love all the colors in the 30's block, and such a sweet center square. I'm SOOO glad you're feeling better; been thinking of you often.
ReplyDeleteThat mattress photo is a hoot!
Love the blocks!!!
ReplyDeleteI hope you start to feel better soon....
That picture is so funny......thanks!!