Wednesday 8 May 2013

Howdy partner!

Hello there (back to the English accent, after my American drawl for the subject title)

Today's block is called The Yankee Puzzle. I've no idea why, as I don't recall hearing Kaye explain it in the Craftsy video for the 'Re-piecing the past' class I'm doing.


Yet again, it's pushing my boundaries further, step by step, which is a good way to develop. No issues with the Flying geese this time and I'm getting adept at sewing through several in a row, which makes it quite an efficient process. I also use the 'material scrap' method, where you always end stitching on a small remnant of fabric, so that you don't have to cut thread so often. It's meant to save thread but I'm having issues with my feed-dogs, so I'm not convinced I'm saving much at the minute but at least I'm learning good techniques.

Only one more block to go before I can get started on making the large cushion cover I'm using four blocks in. The next one is called The Temperance block.

Take care out there

2 comments:

  1. Oh this is going to look soooo pretty when its done my lovely!!!!!!! xxx

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  2. Wow! This is so pretty Diane.. there's no way I would get the edges meeting so neatly!

    Thanks for popping by my blog today.. I am really sorry, I don't allow my creations to be pinned to Pinterest.. I do not agree with their Copyright policy, they see it as an opt in thing! I am .... sooooo sorry!

    Hope you have a lovely weekend.
    Gez xxx

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