I have finished my Stitch Tease blocks. There are eight amazing women in this bee. The theme for my quilt is scrappy curves. I have asked for blocks measuring 25" and so I made 2 so that there will be 9 in total.
I had a bit of a wobble a couple of weeks ago when my creative mojo took an unscheduled holiday. I thought of other things I could have as a theme but I kept coming back to curves. So yesterday, I tried again with Jenny`s ruler and made this block. It measures 25". Despite its crack courtesy of the postal system, the ruler was wonderful and super easy to use.
Then I returned to the clam shells and used the template for the Lemons & Limes block in the Modern Blocks book. There wasn`t much wiggle room when it came to squaring up and I can`t say I loved making this block as it was quite consuming but I love the result.
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| Scrappy Clamshell block |
Each bee member has purchased 1 yard of fabric, a piece of which will be used in each quilt so that all the quilts are linked. I chose English Plantain from Across the Pond by Cloud 9 and used it in both blocks.
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| English Plantain by Cloud 9 |
Love it or hate it, these blocks feel very me. Now they are off on a magic carpet (far more reliable than the world`s postal service I find) to the lovely Katy in Glasgow who hot from her Curves class with Rachel is sure to come up trumps. She`s also an amazing paper piecer!
20 comments:
A these look wonderful, despite the cracked ruler!! Hope its a bit cooler for you now
I am really mesmerized by these Annabella! The clam shells are beyond amazing (so pretty!). Was the ruler really helpful in making these turn out so perfectly? I was with Sunni when she bought hers, but sadly I passed up the opportunity to get one in person. Now I am kicking myself!
I'm loving your idea. Nice how varied everyone's is. Must look at the schedule of what to do soon - as in before I go away!
These are two very individual blocks in a really sophisticated colour palette! And curves!! Great job!!
Oh boy - I am so glad I ordered the templates for the Retro Flowers QAL, they will be getting a work out on your month!
Love both your blocks!
They look incredible! Awesome job! =D
Great curves A! The blocks aren't bad either, hehe! Jxo
Lovely Annabella. Wish I was a part of it too!
love all your fab curves - they frighten me silly! Although ever since I saw clam shell curtains in the V & A I have wanted to have a go.
Gorgeous blocks! You know, thats the first clamshell block I've seen that I've really liked!
Very nice clam shells. I'd love to try that one someday.
Anna
These are amazing. I love them!!
Great blocks!! Your fabrics are so yummy!! I like what you did with the ruler...Looks great!! Hopefully you get your replacement ruler soon ;o)
Wow, the clam shell block is just stunning, wow, wow, wow
I really like your first jenny block. Gorgeous fabrics with the perfect cut. Lovely!
Love both blocks and now I really really need that ruler!
Oh crap, no pressure then lol They look fab anyway :o)
Oh my goodness, those clams are fab! You clever thing! I think I need to invest in some curve cutting tools x
I love the clamshell block - what beautiful work!
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