I finally finished sewing the last of the 4" blocks for my Oakshott diamond quilt and started laying them out.
This is only 135 of the 196 triangles, thrown up randomly. I'll need to set up a bigger design wall! Or maybe just start sewing them up and add more later. I'm going to lose a lot of size in the seam allowances.
The next thing I worked on was a quilt top for a family member who is about to begin breast cancer treatment. I have so much more to say about that, but maybe later when the quilt is completed. The pattern is a modification of Susan Beal's "Modern Crosses" from her book Modern Log Cabin Quilting. More on the details of that later too.
I hope you had a great weekend!
Oh wow, looking good machine! ;) Prayers for your family member, I'm sure you have much stress right now. Isn't it wonderful to have a hobby that can provide comfort to both you and your recipient.
ReplyDeleteoh krista! i am so sorry to hear about your family member. i am so glad you are making a quilt for her though, i am sure she will cherish it. it is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI know those crosses will help your family member through her impending troubles; it is so uplifting with those colorways. Best to all Julierose
ReplyDeleteLove these- especially the cross quilt. Thoughts and prayers are sent to surround your family member as she makes this journey.
ReplyDeletewhat great colors in both your projects!
ReplyDeleteWorking on a quilt for a family member with breast cancer is truly difficult. You have a good heart.
ReplyDeleteLove the fabric choices in those crosses.
Both those quilts are lovely. I made the Modern Crosses last summer and I wish I had done the modification you have used, it is far faster with the same look in the end. The triangles are lovely too.
ReplyDeletefantastic weekend!
ReplyDeletewish mine had been like that... sigh...
love those cross blocks. Hope all goes well with you and yours.
ReplyDeleteThis Oakshott quilt-to-be is just completely and utterly incredible and YOU GOT 2/33 of the quilts in the show. KRISTA???!!! You are da BOMB!!! Congratulations over and over and over. XXX
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