Grand Illusion Step Two

I'm keeping up, for now!

Step two is complete, can't wait to start step three. But first I have to work, you know, so I can keep supporting this awesome habit. 

Happy Sewing!

GIMQ step 2

I've cut all the squares and rectangles that I need. And I sewed 3 samples to be sure I have the directions correct. Three wrong units would be better than the 40 I made on the first step. 

Now, I need to load bobbins and get crackin'!

Happy Sewing!

Grand Illusion Mystery Quilt

I'm really excited to try a mystery quilt. Maybe too excited. I sewed nearly 40 units incorrectly. 

Well, I'm sure it will turn out grand when I get it straight!

I have done most of them correctly. I can hardly wait for the next clue!

Still stitching.

I'm still working on the batik stars. When I complete these, I'll have a total of 20. That would be enough for a cute through size. But thirty would make a twin. Hmmmm.  Can't decide!!

Changed my mind.

Well, I thought my next quilt was going to be a drunkard's path. But when I pulled out my Accuquilt Go Cutter, I saw the Blazing Star die, and I had to admit that I had owned it for almost two years and hadn't used it. Not once.

What's a girl to do?

Now it's time for decisions. How many blocks?  What color for posts, sashing and borders?  If you need me, I'll be happily playing with fabric in the sewing room. 

It's getting there!

My red and white winding ways is almost ready to assemble. I just need a few more blocks.

I'm so surprised at how much I love curved piecing. I have a big drunkard's path planned next. 

Inevitable

When I finished my blue winding ways quilt, I knew I would just have to do it again in red.

I couldn't resist any longer and cut into my red and white fabrics. 

I'm so excited. If you need me, I'll be hiding in the sewing room. 

My sample block took a lot less griping than my blue and white one did. 

Happy sewing.