Something happened my nine patch strips weren’t the same size, so no nine patch blocks on the back. Instead I’ve decided to have two strips of alternating blocks and the rest a plain purple.
Like this …
The background in the above picture is the plain purple I plan to use.
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As it has been school holidays here, there has not been much time for craft. But I have had a chance to think a bit more about craft, time and blogging. I’m finding that, in order to have blog content, I’m focusing on quick projects. I’m not spending time enjoying the journey or experimenting. I want it finished quickly and perfectly. However, I intend to spend more time thinking, experimenting, planning and just enjoying crafting.
I have finished the top of my Mod 9 quilt…
And in the spirit of the above, i.e. taking my time, I plan to piece the back.
In the centre I plan to have three nine patch blocks (although I might only have enough fabric for two) and the rest of the back will be a plain fabric.
These are the fabrics I plan to use for the nine patches …
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I’ve sewn the blocks of my ‘Mod 9‘ quilt together (yes, it is hanging on my clothes line). I plan to add a white border. I’m happy with how this has come together – all of my seams are aligned (very unusual).
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I made this block using my embroidery machine – there are instructions on this page on how to use an embroidery machine for foundation piecing. Here is the design – it’s free to use, but don’t sell the design.
NOTE: The font is not included in the download just the quilt block. Also, it is in jef (janome) format. I’m happy to provide other formats just let me know what you need.
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Today is my second blog anniversary! When I started I thought it would be good to keep a record of my craft activities and it has been useful – a couple of times I’ve looked back to see how I did something.
I also thought it might help me to focus my energies, but it hasn’t. I still have heaps of unfinished projects. I start something and then get distracted by something else.
The image above (because I think all posts need an image) is another T-Shirt applique. I used my embroidery machine to foundation piece the quilt block.
To celebrate my second anniversary, I’m going to give away one of my T-Shirts (like this one, or these or the russian doll or maybe a dinosaur or sunbonnet sue or maybe just a name). Anyway, to be in the running for one of my childrens’ T-Shirts leave a comment by Friday the 20th at midnight (Perth Australia time – GMT + 9)
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I’ve continued working on this quilt. I’ve sewn the squares into strips and now I’m sewing the strips into blocks.
To get the effect I want, accuracy is vital. So when I sew the strips together, I ensure the seams for each square are lined up and I press the seam allowance from one strip one way and on the second strip the opposite way.
It’s probably clearer in the second image.
The buttons are on. Now I’ve just got to finish the ornaments…
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All of the pockets are attached! I need to sew the buttons onto the tree and finish off the ornaments.
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A pile of pockets ready to be sewn on and ornaments in a production line …
The ornaments are a machine embroidery design from here. They’ve used velvet as the base whereas I have used felt, so I’m not sure how to cut the edges away (they used a candle and melted the edges, but I’m not sure if that would work with felt). I’ve made 8 so only 16 to go … (I am feeling positive that I will get it done in time).
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