I finished all the applique on the last Imperial Blooms and am now embellishing so needed a break. If I would break down and spend the money or just remember to buy those little cushion pads for one's fingers, can't wear a regular thimble, I wouldn't have such sore fingers. I keep hoping to come across those jelly like thimbles in town that have worked for me before. I need to actually try one on. Anyway, started another block from the Collector Series instead. The Log Cabin block.
Cut the strips for the logs, a pic of an extra project that comes with each pattern block. Can't tell from the pic, but it's fabric applique with embroidery to make a sampler.
Sewed the strips, how I love this old fabric. Cut out the freezer paper templates, iron them on, cut out the patterns. I never mark fabric, just cut a scant seam allowance to turn under.
Glue basted and ready to hand stitch, outside I go since it has been raining for several days, which is good, but it's also nice to sit in the sun. I find a lot of contentment in doing that.
I love it!! It's rainy today and I finished making soup. You always do such a great job!
ReplyDeleteWonderful new block, love doing houses. I have a few smaller ones that I will make this year, can keep them or give as presents, and nice to have small things to make. Still waiting for my thumb to heal, hurts and it's a bit numb, think I hit a nerve, so hard to do hand stitching.
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can't go wrong with a Brannock/Patek design, in fact i like the old ones the best....are you wanting the leather thimble dots? we have them her will send you a pack want to keep your applique fingers healthy, let me know....Lucy went home so gramma's busy blogging and pinning....
ReplyDeleteThat is going to be a really cool house! ♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteI am loving this quilt... it is going to be beautiful! The fabrics are perfect
ReplyDeleteYour blocks are looking great. My craft shop sells those soft rubbery thimbles. I tried one on but haven't bought it yet, it seemed to fit well.
ReplyDeleteLove looking at this. You get me so motivated!!
ReplyDeletegreat block Nancy...makes me want to run and get my pattern out! something about those older B/P fabrics that always makes me happy too...
ReplyDeleteWonderful! Karmen
ReplyDeletejust love this!
ReplyDeleteI'm intrigued with this block, it's going to look great!!
ReplyDeleteMe thinks when you are done with this you should mail it to me. :D LOVE IT!!! Your fabrics. The pattern. Yummy!
ReplyDeleteWhere do you find this pattern? I try to find it but i can't .
ReplyDeleteGood day !
Mickaela, the Collector Series is an old BOM. Jan Patek has it right now as a BOM, but it started in January. I bought my patterns on EBay years ago.
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