Nine-patch, that is.
I knew I had the pattern for this kit somewhere in the studio. I found it after I'd sewn all the four-patches together, only to realize that not only should they have been sewn as a snowball motif, but they were meant to be made into nine-patches as well. (sigh) I decided I wasn't going to frog all those squares and make them into snowballs first, but I would reconfigure them into the recommended 12 1/2" nine-patches.I spent all day Sunday frogging those four-patches and by the time we were ready to go to the ballgame, I had them all disassembled. I was quite proud of myself - and the ball game kept my mind off the fact that next time I'll locate the pattern before I start sewing!
Labor Day was the perfect time for me to take all those squares and reassemble them into nine-patches for my next quilt. (I know that I haven't started the Anniversary Quilt for our master bedroom project yet, but Handsome and I have been discussing fabric and design. After all, it's his bed, too! We've almost got the details worked out, but I decided to do this kit next instead. Our anniversary isn't til December, anyway. I've got lots of time to sew on that one.)
There you have it. THIRTY nine-patch squares waiting for my next step. That's 270 squares sewn, frogged and resewn. Aren't you proud of me for even considering doing all that? (Heck, I sure am!)I have to measure and cut the sashing next, and then the beautiful floral border. I probably won't finish this quilt before we leave for Williamsburg on Friday, but I'll have everything ready to get back to it as soon as we return. I finished the evening by turning off the lights in the studio and making a cup of tea. A real labor of love on Labor Day.
wow lovely fabrics you are using...this will be beautiful for real
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the finished product!
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed. Frogging and resewing. I probably would have thrown my hands up, put the squares away, and gone on to something else! You Go Girl! :D Lovely colors!
ReplyDeleteI love 9 patch quilts and your's looks so pretty! I can't wait to see it when it's done! Have a wonderful day. Twyla
ReplyDeleteI love them any which way you make them!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat is frogging? I don't think I've heard of that before!!!!
Haha, I have only made a couple of quilts so far, that could be why!!!!
Hugs,
Margaret B
Oh I get it, ha ha that's so cute!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe needle roll and the tomato are from a book called, With these Hands by Maggie Bonanomi. I haven't ever sold one before, but I was asked to make one, so I am going to make up my own pattern and make one,.
When I make up my own pattern, I will share it with you if you want!
Hugs,
Margaret B
Oh I forgot, the acorns were my own design!!!
ReplyDeleteI will have to make you something with that acorn pattern!!!!!
I'll let you know, you can send me your address!!!!
Hugs,
MB
Love the 9 patch, what's frogging.
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