In the small horizontal green parts of the sashing I did some circles.
I also stitched in the ditch around each white square and stitched closely around each applique shape.
I am trying an experiment. Do you use Frixion pens for marking at all? They disappear when you iron the marks. I know the marks are supposed to come back if the fabric gets below freezing, but will go away again if you iron it again. I have heard stories of people shipping their quilts and the marks come back because they got cold on the airplane. I am sending this to Texas in a couple of weeks with my husband and kids when they go to visit and I am interested to see what will happen. I will be sure to forewarn my sister-in-law before she sees it!
If you have been following from the beginning you will remember that this was my sister-in-law's grandmothers project that was never completed, so this is for her. I can't wait until she sees it in person.
I decided my favorite block, although I loved so many of them, is the Umbrella block. A close second is the elephant.
What is your favorite?
Let me know in a comment and I will draw a random name from all the replies for a pack of charm squares from my left over 30's prints! I will draw a name next Sunday, April 6th.
With hugs,
Deb
It's adorable, Deb!! I like the umbrella also, but the ice cream cone is pretty close!! You will have to do a follow up and let us know her reaction - does she read your blog to know you have been working on it? Thanks for sharing it - wouldn't you love to keep it - but then that's part of the fun of giving is giving the things you like too!! Very nice quilting also!!
ReplyDeleteI did do a set of blocks for myself, but when it will get put together is another question!!
DeleteIt looks just amazing! Love your quilting. I am not sure I could pick one favorite block. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job! It is a really cute quilt. I think the goose is my favorite block. thanks for sharing all the patterns.
ReplyDeleteThat is a cute one:)
DeleteYour quilt looks great! Congratulations on a fine finish! I love the windmill block and the goose! The rabbit is pretty darn cute too! I use Frixion pens and the marks do come back if the quilt freezes however heat will make them disappear so try tossing it in the dryer. Lately I've been using a brown Frixion pen and the tip size is 05. It is extremely fine so when I do the quilting it just disappears in the quilting. I'll still apply heat to get rid of the colour but even if it reappears it is barely visible! Hope this helps.
ReplyDeleteThanks Karen. I'll have to look for one of those fine ones.
DeleteI love your finish! The green sashing looks great. My favourite block is the elephant, with the doll a close second. I'm looking forward to spending some quality time making these blocks this summer :)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see what you do with them and your alternating blocks that you started;)
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