Wednesday 24 April 2013

one down, so many to go...

Now didn't I tell you I was stubborn?!  I've been working on list stuff, no deviating so far, and I have my first finish!  



Its my Rock 'n' Romance 16 block, part two.  The first was a giant star in January.  This was supposed to be another giant star, but I'm afraid I just hate doing the same thing twice, so I played around with the HST's and liked this layout for something different.

The quilting for this one also had to be different, and for some reason it was a total pain in the ass!!  Sorry, but this one just really upset me.  It just kept going wrong.  Again and again.  And the quilting here looks much simpler than on the giant star too, so I do not understand it.  Its just one of those things I suppose.  Maybe the sewing machine didnt like it...



So, it was a  bit of a trial, but I got it finished eventually, and after a 2 hour drive around looking for a nice quilt photo location, I am having to make do with the back yard again.  Well, it might have looked like a beautiful day, but if I'd taken the quilt out of the car I'm pretty sure it would be half way to Norway by now...

One finish down, another two are imminent!  I have 2 cushion tops sitting patiently waiting for backs.  I will be sooo much cheerier about my sewing when they are done.  Fingers crossed for next week!  Its zipper fear again.  I've proved I can do it so I dont know why I'm procrastinating but the thought of them is just putting me off...  Tomorrow is the day I think.  Well, I'll start the backs tomorrow anyway....  Honest.  

Ooh one more thing, just incase you havent heard, Emily of Strawberry Patch is offering a new basting service!  CLICK HERE for more details.  Basting sucks.  Seriously, someone tell me they enjoy doing it...  No?  Didnt think so!  Bending over, crawling about, taping, stitching, pinning, spraying - eugh.  Back breaking.  And that's all if you are lucky enough to have space for doing it!  For a very reasonable price, lovely Emily can baste for you.  Just thought I'd pass it on!

24 comments:

  1. It's fab Sarah - it's a bit like a Blockade block, which is one of my faves :) Who's behind the quilt? I love those slippery shoe cloggy type footwear things!

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  2. great quilt! I think the quilting looks lovely - never mind your machine's strop!

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  3. Mega quilt and I like it's add on slippers! Di x

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  4. She's a beauty! Great idea making the design different from the other one! Jxo

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  5. I love that layout! Great finish Sarah :o)

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  6. Now why didn't I think to try an arrange the HST in a different pattern when I made my giant star quilt. This is so smart and I love the layout

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  7. It's a great new layout for the quilt, well done, it looks great, and i know what you mean about things that should be easier, but are a total pain in the backside, v annoying! Good Luck with the zips. :o)

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  8. Love the layout, and the quilting - even if it was a total pain in the arse. Great finish and look at you being all disciplined and sticking to the task in hand. Impressive!

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  9. Ithink I like this better than the star. AT first glance it seems random, but as you look at it the pattern falls into place.
    If it's not too late, I use this tutorial for my cushion zips

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTKn_QrvU-U

    It works perfectly

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  10. Maybe it's because the corners are more bulky in this layout? I don't actually know if that is true or not... I hate doing the same thing twice too.

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  11. I love it, really effective. Don't let those zips scare you, they'll be fine. Juliex

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  12. Week it looks great to me! Good luck with the cushions xxx

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  13. It might have been a pain in the arse to quilt, but it's certainly very easy on the eye! I really love this colour combination and the quilting looks great.

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  14. The quilt and the quilting look fantastic: love the pattern.

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  15. Great finish. I love the layout, it gives additional movement to the quilt, if you know what I mean. The quilting looks great, too. I'm so happy you've persevered.

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  16. Super duper quilt - looks stunning xxx

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  17. Super duper fabuloso :-) you've done it again girl!!

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  18. Looks fab, love the rearrangement! I do love how you're happy to pass all the really crappy work onto Emily and break her back though ;o)

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  19. Fab fabric combo, and the arrangement works really well, love Katy's comment re Emily, but I am off to have a read!

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  20. Love it Sarah! I really want to start a new project but have been rather disciplined! Ugh

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  21. I love it!! I wonder if the quilting was a pain because you were turning the quilt more than when you quilted the giant star? Worth the effort/tears, though!

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