Dear Jane Quilt - Draw 17, LR5, LR9, RR5, RR9 Triangles

Dear Jane Quilt - Draw 16, RR4, LR4, LR10, RR10 Triangles

Here is a group photo of the Dear Jane triangle border blocks I have just completed and guess what?  Draw 17 brings on another set

LR5 - Olympic Torch
LR9 - Kiwi
RR5 - Geisha Girl
RR9 - Danish Delight

This draw will be in my Green Kim Diehl fabrics.


Hyacinth bulbs, January 2016

We really are at the mucky end of January here in the UK.  No snow to delight us so far, just wet, mild weather.  The bulbs outside don't know whether to come out or not it is so warm. I will try and keep track of this pot of hyacinth bulbs in the lead up to the Spring. 

Dear Jane Quilt - Border Triangle Block LR10 Megan's Cathedral

Dear Jane Quilt - Border Triangle Block  LR10 Megan's Cathedral

Here is the final triangle border block for Draw 16, LR10 Megan's Cathedral.  In terms of the fabric choice, it is a bit of a 'dog's dinner', but when mixed in with everything else I am hoping it will look fine.

Today I am having a Slow Stitching Sunday.  It is rare that I let myself sit down for a day and simply hand stitch, but the last few weekends have been busy and I thought I would grab a bit of 'me' time.  I am doing as Kathy recommends and not thinking about my To Do list or ruminating about my worries.  Just stitching.

Several of you shared your Quiltalongs with us.  I haven't started any yet and have still to make any decisions, but look forward to seeing your progress on your blogs.

Techniques: English Paper Piecing
Pieces: 24

Dear Jane Quilt - Border Triangle Block RR10 Grandma Nana's Bodice

Dear Jane Quilt - Border Triangle Block  RR10 Grandma Nana's Bodice

If you are stopping by today to see my latest Dear Jane block, please take note of the fussy cutting of the little white dots.  This is all English Paper Piecing, except for the tan triangle on the bottom which is appliqued.  The blue triangles throughout are all slightly different, so do mark them if you are attempting this block.

Back when I was stitching my Nearly Insane quilt blocks I used to complain if a block had less than 50 pieces in it.  This Dear Jane border triangle, RR10 Grandma Nana's Bodice, has just 17 pieces in it.

Techniques: English Paper Piecing
Pieces: 17

Dear Jane Quilt - Border Triangle Block RR4 Dutch Apron

Dear Jane Quilt - Border Triangle Block  RR4 Dutch Apron

After the tiny pieces Virginia's Kite, RR4 Dutch Apron was a quick and easy border triangle to complete.  I also really like the light blue Kim Diehl fabric on this one.

Twenty days into January and I finally think I have finally reached to point I had hoped to be when the year started. I am now thinking about what projects I could be working on besides my Dear Jane.  Having quilted a couple of Lori Holt quilts for my long arm customers I am tempted to do the Bloom Quiltalong which started on Monday.  There some other Quiltalongs starting in January - are you following any of them?

Techniques: English Paper Piecing
Pieces: 15

Dear Jane Quilt - Border Triangle Block LR4 Virginia's Kite

Dear Jane Quilt - Border Triangle Block  LR4 Virginia's Kite

I haven't done any applique for Dear Jane for a while, so I wasn't really looking forward to starting these triangle border blocks with a load of applique as part of the package. As it happens it was the piecing that proved more challenging.


Dear Jane Quilt - Border Triangle Block  LR4 Virginia's Kite

This is a photo of one of the very little pieces which went into this block.  It is amazing how something so small can be so intimidating - a bit like a creepy crawly.  But, as I have said before, once it is sewn to another piece it is no longer small.

Techniques: English Paper Piecing and Applique
Pieces: 19 pieces

Dear Jane Quilt - Draw 16, RR4, LR4, LR10, RR10 Triangles

Dear Jane Quilt - Draw 15, I2, K9, K12, M4

Finally catching up with some blogging.  Here are the Dear Jane blocks from Draw 15.  Quite a simple round with a couple of 9-patch blocks.

However, Draw 16 is a set of the border triangles

RR4 - Dutch Apron
LR4 Virginia's Kite
LR10 - Megan's Cathedral
R10 Grandma Nana's Bodice

This set will be in BLUE
 

Dear Jane Quilt - Block I2 Kaye's Courtyard

Dear Jane Quilt - Block I2 Kaye's Courtyard

If only they were all this easy - I12 Kaye's Courtyard is another easy peasy Dear Jane block.

I am pleased to see that another Dear Jane fan is starting their own journey. Pop over to UK City Crafter who has started a Dear Jane quilt for 2016 in some lovely blue fabrics.

Techniques: English Paper Piecing
Pieces: 13

Dear Jane Quilt - Block K9 Scout's Honour

Dear Jane Quilt - Block K9 Scout's Honour

I did this one in no time at all - Scout's Honour!

Techniques: English Paper Piecing
Pieces: 21

Dear Jane Quilt - Block M4 Stepping Stones

Dear Jane Quilt - Block M4 Stepping Stones

Here is block M4 Stepping Stones for my Dear Jane quilt.  With all its papers in it looks like it is squeezed into its 4.5" square - obviously too much to eat over the holiday period.


Dear Jane Quilt - Block M4 Stepping Stones

Just as a reminder that this is mainly being done using the English Paper Piecing method, here is a picture of the back of the block.  Quite tiny pieces in this one, which was a bit of a shock to the system after such an easy run lately.

Techniques: English Paper Piecing
Pieces: 49
 

Allietare Bonnie Hunter Mystery Quilt 2015 - Part 6, Border, Quilting and Finished!

Allietare Mystery Quilt 2015 - Fabadashery

It is finished!
In my last post I had the Allietare quilt top almost done, but I was pondering on the borders.  I devised something a bit different to the ones offered in Bonnie's original design which I am really pleased with.  Don't ask me for dimensions or instructions - I really don't know how I did it.  All I do know is that I had a lot of bias edges to deal with during the quilting process!


80's by 80's superfine cotton lawn - Great Flower Designs

Back in November when I had chosen my colour scheme for the Allietare Mystery quilt, I picked up a couple of metres of this fabric at the Knitting and Stitching Show with the intention of using as my backing.  It is superfine cotton lawn which is lightweight and soft - it feels lovely.

Allietare Mystery Quilt 2015 - Fabadashery Long Arm Quilting

Using my long arm quilting machine I have quilted an all over swirl and feather pantograph, Wave on Wave by Patricia Ritter.

Allietare Mystery Quilt 2015 - Fabadashery



So it is quilted, the binding is on and I have even made the label for it.  I hope to get it on the bed tonight. Thanks again to Bonnie Hunter for gifting this pleasure to us all.

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