Day 3 came and went and I am back to the drudgery of work.
While in sewing heaven, though, I design a block in EQ7 to use to make some Lovey blocks I promised. I saw the idea in a UK magazine called Fabrications. You can make this block as well as I am including the Postage Stamp Star Directions for your sewing pleasure! I was thinking of using these directions to set the donation blocks, but they might end up too big. I’ll see. I should probably plan the whole quilt using this setting from the start.
I made two of these for two different Lovey quilts.
I also finished all of the donation blocks. The blocks are ok looking, definitely cheerful, but I think, if I were to do this color scheme again, I would pay more attention to the tone of the color of the green.
Still I think these are interesting and cheerful and that some NICU baby will like the quilt.
I also started to sash these blocks. I decided to sash the blocks, but with 2″ unfinished strips rather than the 2.5″ strips I used last time. It means more cutting, but I think it will add interest to the quilt.
The Sew-in was fun. It was nice to sew at home and have others sew along at the same time.
The lovey is on my list for today and I LOVE this block. I assume it ends up at 10 and 1/2? The instructions say for 10 inch block (that is finished, right?)
Yes, it is 10″ finished. I just went and measured to be sure. It is a good block. I should have made the legs darker, but was so caught up in the checkerboard, I forgot to pay attention!
What are Lovey blocks? You’ve used that term a few times – definition, please!
Lovey quilt is a quilt for someone in need that friends are making for the person in need. I have had two requests and yesterday was the day!
I love the postage stamp star!
Thanks, Sue! I like it, too. And thanks for reading!
The Postage Stamp Star block is striking!
Thanks! I like it, too.