Play Time!
Some projects get done from start to finish in a matter of days and others will stop and start over many months. That's a good thing - sometimes you need to take a break to regain your inspiration. I started making these diamond log cabin blocks about 2 years ago, with no real plan in mind, and I have dabbled with them from time to time when the mood struck. This last month it all came together in my head and today it is finished!
Not only have I had the benefit of a lot of practice, since starting it, I've also got some great new tools and they've all come out to play! I got this large curved ruler at FOQ 2017 and the little pointy one ('Taj') was a Christmas present, both used for the first time. 
And here are the Micro Handles I bought last year. This was only their second outing.
They were just what I needed for the detailed work like this tiny pebbling.
But it can put a strain on the back, leaning in close over the frame, so I have just invested in this very expensive saddle stool which turned out to be really helpful.
I can't really experiment so much on other people's quilts so it was good to do one for myself. I took my time over it, step by step, and really enjoyed it!
I gave myself quite a challenge binding it with frilly corners too!
And, in keeping with the pink theme, I pieced this baby quilt for Ann's nephew's baby girl expected in May. 'Drunkard's Path' has been on my to do list for ages and I love how this layout looks!
I did it the old fashioned way, with pins! It all came together in three evenings and I will quilt it next week, with feathers I think!
Happy Quilting Everyone!
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Those diamonds are exquisite!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks! 1 inch strips, pieced without my fancy new log cabin rulers, and lots of 'y' seams. It was a real labour of love.
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