And Double Diamonds!
Just finished work on this stunning Storm At Sea quilt for Renate. It is probably my favourite block as the design possibilities are incredible. If you know the block, you can see that she has pieced it with the double sashing layout which adds another dimension to this fascinating design.
I used a mid green thread on the top, which shows up quite evenly across the strongly contrasting fabrics. My edge to edge swirl pattern gives it a lovely texture on the bright green backing too.
Just wonderful - I love it!
This week I started a patchwork course for beginners at The Sewing Studio in Borehamwood, hosted by the lovely Bunmi Okon. Everyone was so enthusiastic and eager to learn. It is going to be so much fun.
I showed some examples of Storm at Sea from the design book and Julia decided she would like to try it. Although it requires accurate piecing, once you have the hang of the three different units, you can do amazing things with them. Julia made an excellent job of my 'Mystery Quilt' last year, with very little assistance. I am sure she is quite capable of this, and I will enjoy helping her too.
Next up on the frame is the first of two pretty quilts made by Laura for her granddaughters. Lots of fresh aquas and pretty pinks including these cute flamingos! Laura struggled with the pattern as it was made up of 60 degree diamonds with 'Y' seams all the way through. But she persevered and finished it and I know it will be very much loved!
After those two quilts, I have a lovely 'Tilda' designed top, pieced by Meryl, to work on and it is already speaking to me!
Meanwhile, I have pulled out this log cabin project I started last year and made a little more progress. I am really eking out every scrap of these treasured fabrics.
It's hanging up in my sewing room to keep the inspiration going!
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So beautiful Jan....xxx
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