Wanting some hand stitching to do during a short getaway I got busy and threw the scrappy
Nine-Patches that I've been working on lately for another QFS quilt up on the design wall. I wanted to lay everything out and then pin the rows/columns so that I could easily stitch in the car or as we sat and gabbed.
Not sure just how many I had made, I discovered that I needed a few more. I also decided that I wanted it one row longer (you know my aversion to square quilts!) so I whipped up a few on the machine in order to meet my deadline.
The blocks weren't in any particular order and I made very few tweaks to the final layout, which I really like. Those 3 1/2" border blocks make me happy. I snapped a photo for insurance so that I had a reference in case I got myself messed up.
I made a rough sketch of how everything would go together, numbered and pinned each row/column, and everything was tucked into a bin with thread and scissors for easy access. Time to hit the road!...M
What a fun quilt! Hand pieving is so relaxing. Enjoy the trip.
ReplyDeleteYour 9-patches are lovely, Marie. It's wonderful that you're able to work on them in the car. I am hoping you are not the driver, LOL...
ReplyDeleteNine Patch is my favourite block. It always make such lovely quilts and yours is the perfect example. I love it. Enjoy the trip and the company. ;^)
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