Friday 7 June 2013

Nearly Insane Quilt - May 2013 Progress

Nearly Insane Quilt - English Paper Piecing
Nearly Insane Quilt - English Paper Piecing
Because we are currently celebrating the Queen's 60th Anniversary of her Coronation, I thought it was a good excuse to show you the progress of my Nearly Insane Quilt (imagine doing the same job for 60 years). I am not sure when her pension kicks in. I hope it doesn't take 60 years for me to complete this quilt!
Nearly Insane Quilt - May 2013 Progress
Nearly Insane Quilt - May 2013 Progress
I love doing these pictures.  I usually only do them once a month, which is the same as when you get to see it.  The more I do, the more excited I am to see what it will look like when it is complete.  There are a few blocks in this picture that are yet to be revealed, so if you compare it to the last update, you may be able to spot them.  See all those little cornerstones - they look great too.  I am so glad that I have kept up with them. 

Working out the statistics I have done about 21% of the quilt so far, over 4 months, so with that progress I guess I should finish the components of the quilt in October 2014. Progress so far is

22 Blocks
8 Side blocks
23 Cornerstones
56 Sashes
I think this is more a display quilt than a bed quilt.  It would be great to have it hanging on a wall to see all the different fabrics and block patterns.  When they laid the floor in our house they took a lot of time to keep the tiles in line - next time I must remember to line up my quilt along them.

BTW - Did I mention the royalty that live at our house - introducing Princess Suzi. Joining up with Feline Friday over at Sarah Did It! and Crazy Mom Quilts!

Fabadashery cat royal
Princess Suzi enjoying the sun
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12 comments:

  1. JoAnne7 June 2013 at 11:33

    Wow! I think I would have to only allow myself the joy of laying everything out once a month as well. Otherwise, I would spend too much time gazing at it and not working. It is so gorgeous. Oh, and congratulations to your Queen, as well. I wouldn't want to work for 60 years!

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  2. Karen - Quilts...etc.7 June 2013 at 12:41

    I love the cornerstones that you are putting in - to me they really break up the blocks just perfectly. it takes awhile to make all these small blocks - just keep at it and you will be done and your cheering squad will be delighted - I love seeing your blocks - it keeps me thinking that maybe one day I might want another go at small sampler blocks again.

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  3. Elaine7 June 2013 at 15:32

    It is looking stunning Frances! Well Done :)

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  4. Turid7 June 2013 at 15:39

    Your blocks are stunning!

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  5. Sarah7 June 2013 at 16:00

    Greetings Princess Suzi!
    Your quilt is stunning and I definitly think it's a showpiece and I also hope you'll enter it in a big show!
    Happy Feline Friday :)

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  6. audrey7 June 2013 at 16:50

    Oh wow! This is one of the best nearly insane quilts I've seen! Love your cornerstone blocks. Fabulous!

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  7. sophie7 June 2013 at 19:21

    The quilt is going to be gorgeous! (and the cat royalty is pretty darn cute, too)

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  8. Caroline7 June 2013 at 19:58

    Makes me want to try to do the same! Really beautiful!

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  9. Catherine7 June 2013 at 23:43

    Not sure if the statistics would give me much enthusiasm...october 2014 and then you have to quilt and finish it and that will take a bit of planning and time to make sure it all compliments....

    Definitely need a few different projects on the go if only get relief from too much red and white!

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  10. Nancy in NV-wheres the dude at blogspot 8 June 2013 at 03:52

    Just fantastic work. I really love the 2 color method.

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  11. Blue Moth8 June 2013 at 05:52

    It looks like a precious mosaic floor. Amazing! Keep going.

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  12. nicole8 June 2013 at 12:52

    Love seeing the progress shots! Your cornerstones are perfect as are all your blocks, keep it up!

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