Thursday 7 November 2013

Purse Strings Blocks

Last week I had a whole sewing day all to myself. These are rare, and come along only in school holidays! I made a good start on a new project, following the purse strings block tutorial, an original block put together by Kelly from My Quilt infatuation. The tutorial was really clear and easy to follow, which was great as this is my first journey into the world of 45 degree angles!
 I also used the paper plate technique for sorting the pieces for each block - so simple and so effective. I got a real production line going on, but didn't muddle up my pieces.
 I even managed to get my white triangles overlapping in the same direction  - I have really impressed myself!
 And I have generated a lovely stack of ready to stitch HSTs to play with as I trimmed the corners off the squares.
I have lots more to do - but I'm so pleased with the start I have made.

I'm linking up to My Quilt infatuation now... with thanks for the great tutorial!

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5 comments:

  1. Anna C8 November 2013 at 05:40

    These are beautiful! What stylish fabric choices and crazy accurate sewing. I love accumulating HSTs I have bunch I want to make a super scrappy quilt out of one day. Gorgeous Bess! XO

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    1. Bess8 November 2013 at 14:13

      Thanks Anna C- you are too kind! What's your current project?

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    2. Anna C9 November 2013 at 11:55

      Quilting is on the back-burner until your niece is born sister : ) but still playing with a giant stars bed quilt now and then.

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  2. Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation8 November 2013 at 20:00

    Yay! I'm so glad you're enjoying making the Purse Strings blocks! They look fabulous! I can't wait to see them all together.

    Thank you so much for sharing at Needle and Thread Thursday!

    :) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

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  3. Bess10 November 2013 at 08:26

    Thanks for the great tutorial Kelly, you made it so clear. I will post again when the top is finished!

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