Dear Jane Quilt - Block D8 Dee Dee's Delight

Dear Jane Quilt - Block D8 Dee Dee's Delight

This Dear Jane block, D8 Dee Dee's Delight is entirely applique, but still has a star effect like the other blocks in this draw.

I feel as if I have been 'missing in action' as my time has been entirely committed to quilting the Nearly Insane quilt over the past ten days.  This quilt is destined for the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham in August 2016, which is where is will have its big reveal, which is why you have not seen many pictures.  It has been quilted and this morning I prepared the binding, so the end really is in sight.

Techniques: Applique
Pieces: 9 pieces

Dear Jane Quilt - Block G8 Justin's Comet

Dear Jane Quilt - Block G8 Justin's Comet

I think May 2016 was a record month for my Dear Jane blocks.  I think I managed one almost every day and you have yet to see most of them as I drip feed them to you.  June is a different story.  It has taken me most of this week just to get one block done and I have reached the crisis point of not having any blocks prepared and cut out.  This sort of thing can keep you awake at night.

Here is Dear Jane block G8 Justin's Comet.  Take note of the fussy cutting.  As you may know, I am always a bit wary of diamonds and this one required special numbering of the paper pieces to avoid a muddle.

Techniques: English Paper Piecing
Pieces: 16 pieces

Dear Jane Quilt - Block K13 Brandon's Star

Dear Jane Quilt - Block K13 Brandon's Star

I can't believe it is the 1st June already. Here is Dear Jane block K13 Brandon's Star. 
The Dear Jane quilt journey continues ...

Techniques: English Paper Piecing
Pieces: 25 pieces

Dear Jane Quilt - Block K11 Columbine

Dear Jane Quilt - Block K11 Columbine

Here is Dear Jane block K11 Columbine enjoying the Rhone wine region in France on our recent holiday.  As I said before plenty of stitching got done on our trip and now I am back am struggling to find time to get down to as much Dear Jane sewing.


Dear Jane Quilt - Block K11 Columbine

 Draw 32 is a series of Dear Jane star blocks, though this one not so pointy.

Techniques: English Paper Piecing
Pieces: 25 pieces