Sailboats!
I have been ready to make a baby blanket, even though no babies are coming my way (so sad, really). I don't really purchase "baby" fabric, just color families.
Monday, a pattern jumped right out at me. I love it when that happens, don't you? The Sailboat Block, on the SheCanSew Blog, is perfect! I printed the pattern, and started sorting through my stash, although my stash really looks like piles. Why is that? Why can I not organize?
And here is my test block--
We have some Denyse Schmidt fabrics paired with a Kate Spain wave print, which worked out perfectly! The pattern could use some tweaking, at least to me. The sails called for 3 7/8 inch squares for the HST's, and on my second try I just went with 4 inch. They trimmed up much better. Also, the pattern stated that the block would be a 12" block; however, 12" is a finished and sewn block, not unfinished size, which could be confusing for a new quilter. And this block is easy enough for a new quilter!
I have a fabric in mind for the sashing if it is not too neutral. Will check it out before I write it up!!
For now, linking up to Sew Cute Tuesday, at Blossom Heart Quilts., and Show and Tell Tuesday at i have to say Stop by and say hello!
Have a great week,
Debbie
Monday, a pattern jumped right out at me. I love it when that happens, don't you? The Sailboat Block, on the SheCanSew Blog, is perfect! I printed the pattern, and started sorting through my stash, although my stash really looks like piles. Why is that? Why can I not organize?
And here is my test block--
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| My design bar is happy again! |
We have some Denyse Schmidt fabrics paired with a Kate Spain wave print, which worked out perfectly! The pattern could use some tweaking, at least to me. The sails called for 3 7/8 inch squares for the HST's, and on my second try I just went with 4 inch. They trimmed up much better. Also, the pattern stated that the block would be a 12" block; however, 12" is a finished and sewn block, not unfinished size, which could be confusing for a new quilter. And this block is easy enough for a new quilter!
I have a fabric in mind for the sashing if it is not too neutral. Will check it out before I write it up!!
For now, linking up to Sew Cute Tuesday, at Blossom Heart Quilts., and Show and Tell Tuesday at i have to say Stop by and say hello!
Have a great week,
Debbie
This block is SO cute! Love the fabric choices. That wave fabric is killer! :) it's going to be an adorable baby quilt.
ReplyDeleteI love the wavy fabric for the ocean!
ReplyDeleteSo cute and the wavy fabric print at the bottom is just perfection! :)
ReplyDeleteDarling little boat block! Love it!
ReplyDeleteIt is a really cute block! Great fabrics!!
ReplyDeleteSusie
That wave print is the perfect fabric!
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