Round The Bend
Making some progress with my diamond log-cabin project at last, but still pretty much making it up as I go along. I extended these three-dimensional Dresden Bloom units into semi circles last week and then spent Saturday night setting the centres in place. But then I was awake half the night mulling over what to do next! I think I have a plan now, but haven't had time to try it out yet!
Although those units were quite fiddly, I found them very satisfying to make, and quite relaxing. Maybe it was just the pleasure of playing with my prettiest fabrics.
By contrast, the project for Studio Quilters this month was rather more taxing. We were making 'Curved Flying Geese', all foundation pieced (my least favourite technique - they really do drive me round the bend!). As I was leading the demonstration, though, I had to get my act together in advance.
Using leftovers from my Ballycastle Twist quilt, I made four quarter circle segments and prepared the different stages of the curved piecing setting backgrounds ready for the demonstration.
So, even though it was outside my comfort zone, I took a deep breath and we all got stuck in! The aim was to get at least one quarter block assembled so that we could work through the whole process. And everyone did brilliantly!
To me, the curved piecing process was the easiest part, and they all squared up perfectly.
There were some lovely fabric choices and I really look forward to seeing what everyone makes with them. Will it be a full circle set in to a cushion? Or maybe a serpentine curve.
Perhaps a scalloped border like the one I made for my Spring Halo quilt.
Now I'm going to return to those Dresden Blooms to see how they work out.
Happy Quilting Everyone!
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