Low Hanging Fruit
Remaking L11 - Caitlin's Rose was supposed to be a snap. The original (made ages ago) was too dark and wonky. Redrafted Brenda's diagram so it matched Jane's block made the first attempt into a real mind bender. Thank goodness I had that step behind me.
Not So Quick
Then it dawned on me -- since it was machine pieced last time, I had to redraft the block, again -- this time on graph paper, because I needed templates. It took three tries to get it right. Let me know if you need any of my measurements, or click on the photo and count the 1/4-inch squares.
The Fabric, the Construction
Despite my pastel color scheme, I wanted to keep the fussy cut with the little boy, so I used pastel green for the outer frame to emphasize the light greens in the central piece. The block is entirely hand pieced. It went pretty quickly. Unfortunately, I trimmed the outer seam allowances a bit close but I think it will be OK.
Dear Jane Progress = 122 blocks
47 left to go -- plus a few more replacement blocks. LOL!
2 comments:
BEAUTIFUL, minka!!!!really amazing the effect!! did you applique the inside square on top of the other??
now that the wheather is better we have so much work in the garden that my blocks must wait. i have 70 so far, and some "remakes"as you! ;)
Hi Meg, It's all hand pieced -- no applique. I just revised the description so that's clear.
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