::the oldest daughter:: block of the month

Well, I signed up for a block of the month quilt at my local quilting shop.

I've been interested, but I always a little shy about getting involved because I'm afraid I'll be way over my head. When I asked and found out that it only cost TEN DOLLARS, though, I jumped at the chance. I'm too cheap not to. These fabrics are more pastel than I would ever normally choose, but it's a good way to get out of my comfort zone.

Of course I waited till the very last moment to get this done. I had all month - and waited till the last night I had possible!

The instructions that came with this were horrible! As in, there were no instructions! They gave me a pattern for "Thangles" which I couldn't figure out, so I finally just looked online for instructions on sizing the two triangle squares. And it worked, more or less.

A little messy down there on the corner, but I'm not ripping it out. No way.

(I hate the seam ripper.)

::the mom:: monthly applique block

It always makes my day to do some hand sewing. It takes me a while to choose the fabrics (but really is fun) and prepare to sew the applique.

Here is the finished project. This is my December block for the "A Tisket, A Tasket" pattern from Bunny Hill designs.

-Vickie

::the mom:: monthly applique block

I am still trying to catch up on this precious applique pattern called "A Tisket, A Tasket".

This is the October block that I just finished (to make myself feel ahead of the game!). Now I have to backtrack and complete the August block which will make me feel behind again. Oh well, I am still having fun!

-Vickie