Thursday, 8 August 2013

Nearly Insane Quilt - Block 63

Block 63 - Nearly Insane Quilt Red White
Block 63 - Nearly Insane Quilt
I gained some unexpected sewing time the other day, and it meant I could get Block 63 of my Nearly Insane Quilt done in one single session.  That was a bonus, after the protracted  time recent blocks have taken.

For a bit of variety, here is a picture of the reverse of the block, with all the paper still in it.  As usual, you can see all the green basting thread, and that I label each piece of paper, so that I know what shapes belongs to which fabric.
Block 63 - Nearly Insane Quilt English Paper Piecing
Block 63 Reverse - English Paper Piecing
After my trip to The Sewing Studio in Redruth, it was going to be hard not to include my *new* red and white fabric, 'Red Packed Peppermints', into one of the next Nearly Insane blocks.  By their definition, novelty prints come in all shapes and sizes, and taste - there is pretty much something out there for everyone.  I don't have many, but when one comes along that I really like, I rarely pass it by.  I usually go for the food / fruit related ones.  Which novelty prints do you usually go for?

NUMBER OF PIECES: 37
DIFFICULTY: 2/10
SMALLEST PIECE: Square, 1/2" (12.5mm) x 1/2" (12.5mm)
LARGEST PIECE: Square 2" (49mm) x 2" (49mm)

TECHNIQUE: English Paper Piecing (EPP)
FABRICS: 

"Days Gone By" Exclusively Quilters
"Christmas Past" (14547) by Polly Minick and Lauri Simpson for Moda
"Holiday Treats Red Packed Peppermints'"by Timeless Treasures

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7 comments:

  1. Novelty prints are still something that I have to talk myself into buying.:) Love how you worked some into your block!

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  2. I love the peppermints in this block! Brilliant! When it comes to novelties, I guess it is no surprise that I go for the American flag/patriotic ones.

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  3. you will be done with this one in no time at all - that is if you don't work on anything else :) it is coming along beautifully!

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  4. Yummy fabric - it looks great in that block.

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  5. wow! I love this block! 37 pieces! this is relly adorable! I am visiting from Can i Get A whoop whoop - I really enjoyed looking around your blog - I am a new follower :)
    xo jan @sewandsowfarm

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  6. Love that little block! Great work. I now want some of that fabric for my r/w fws quilt. Novelties are usually related to something someone else I know loves. I do have a weekness for food prints, too, though.

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