September is the month when parents breath a sigh of relief as their children head back to school. In honour of this special time, Island Batik is holding a Back to School Blog Hop. We Ambassadors get
to play with fabric, practice our composition skills and learn to share.
I am making my quilt from the aptly named Diner Days fabric. As I have been working, I as thinking of all the mother's who are gathering in restaurants or diners to have a quiet cup of tea with friends as they celebrate having a few a little more quiet in the house.
I was supposed to have my project done today and I really tried but as my husband recently broke his ankle, my computer crashed and life took a on more craziness than a group of two year olds, I ran out of time.
But, never fear, I still have something planned that I hope you will find entertaining. Most of the bloggers are giving away prizes. I am going to do that and more. You will have a chance to win a prize each day that I post my progress. today is the first day. You will find the rules at the end of today's blog.
So here goes: I wanted to make a quilt this time which is another reason this has taken longer. The following photos show how I went from strips of fabric to a finished block
This is a trial layout. Not very inspiring.
This is better but something seems to be wrong. Can you see the mistake.
Much better. I really like this.
I bought this little gizmo recently and I love it. It is great for holding down seams, nudging fabric into place and easing it under the foot. No needles through the finger now.
This is a better picture so you can see what it looks like.
And here is what my quilt is going to look like. I am pleased with how it is turning out. I have the rest of the blocks to add and then the borders. Stay tuned.
Here is today's contest. It is open to everyone except those who have already won Island Batik prizes from me. You must comment on my blog page, not Facebook. In a previous post, I showed a photo of the lovely Island Batik fabrics I received this year. I would like you to send me a comment that mentions the name of one of the fabric lines. The winner will get to chose any one of my patterns on my Craftsy's page.
For a chance at even more great prizes, check out the blogs listed below,
Blessings.
I love the song "Blue Moon Over Kentucky "!
ReplyDeleteThis is going to be fun to see your progress.
ReplyDeleteThat little purple finger gizmo is a perfect tool for holding down those seams! I need one! One of the fabric lines that you received from Island Batiks was called Blue Moon...it's also the name of my favorite beer! Yum!
ReplyDeleteYour purple finger looks interesting .... I have a similar one that had a pointy nail-like end, that you wear in the same manner. It was supposed to be the perfect thing to hold fiddly fabric edges when ironing. I just couldn't get the hang of it.
ReplyDeleteLove that new Diner Days batik line .... the prints and the colours are a hit to me!
I know you used the Dotilicious line because I like that one. Hope your husband heals without problems. I like the block/quilt.
ReplyDeleteGood to hear that your husband is home and on the mend. Your blocks look great and I'm interested to see how the quilt top looks when completed. I'd like to eventually make a blue and white quilt so I'm partial to Blue Moon.
ReplyDeleteHi Allison, the winner chosen for the grand prize did not respond within the allotted time so you are now eligible. I just need you to send me your contact information to: arkangelcreations@gmail.com
DeleteI love the Seashore fabric collection you featured!
ReplyDeleteBlue Moon, a lovely line. thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteLove the purple thingy my favorite collection is Abalone loving the rainbow of colors
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