Monday, February 3, 2014

Sew Along


I've finished the quilting and binding on my 4 patch civil war quilt. I liked the sashing in between the blocks and then added the little 4 patch in the cornerstones. Don't have the exact dimensions of the quilt but it's a nice lap size. The little squares are 1" finished.
Making some progress on the American Patchwork and Quilting sew along in the Feb issue. These blocks are 15" and those little squares again are 1" finished.
I'm thinking this will become another lap quilt with 12 blocks. The piecing is taking so long and extra attention needed with the pressing. I've decided to just press all the seams open on these blocks, keeps them nice and flat without extra bulk.

Happy Quilting. 

18 comments:

Wendy said...

Wendy I just love your four patch civil war quilt! Where is the pattern from? Your Burgoyne Surrounded is coming along nicely too.. Too totally different feeling quilts. Love it!

Lesley said...

Your civil war quilt is so beautiful...looks so cozy! I love your APQ blocks...such a wonderful interpretation of the pattern!

Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts said...

Love your CW 4-patch! And way to sew on the AmP&Q blocks~ I've been giving a lot of thought to that one, but haven't cut anything yet. ;-) Have a happy week!

Shelley said...

Love the dark one...no, love the bright one...oh, I just love them both :) Great job Wendy

Kindred Quilts said...

Love your Civil War 4 Patch... is it flannel? It would be a favorite lap quilt in this house!

Those American P&Q blocks are adorable... they do look like a lot of work...but definitely worth it!

Mad about Craft said...

Love the civil war quilt, just my colours!

Karen said...

Your civil war quilt is so pretty - beautiful setting for it. Your other blocks are such happy colors - this will be so pretty when you put it together.
Hugs - Karen

John'aLee said...

That's going to be one happy quilt!! You've done amazing with your fabrics.

Darlene said...

It shouldn't surprise you that I love your finished quilt and all the wonderful blocks!

Ondrea said...

I LOVE the Civil War quilt and the colours are really lovely. As for the blocks you are making if ironing them the way you prefer works then why not? I think we all improvise from time to time to mske life easier. Lovely work as usual.

Cheryl said...

Cozy lap quilt! The SAL blocks look great, but time consuming.

Cathy said...

Love the colors in your Civil War quilt. The sashing and cornerstones really makes the quilt. Hugs

Lori said...

Love! Love! Love!

Heartsdesire said...

Love your choice of fabrics for the American Patchwork & Quilting sew along. It's going to be beautiful when finished. I decided not to do one, I don't think I have the patience for the attention needed. Too many other things to do anyway. The Civil War quilt looks great, and the cornerstones are a nice touch.

Elizabeth said...

Love the fabrics you use, the first quilt has such cosy colours. Happy snug quilting from windy wet England

Karen said...

Love the Civil War quilt. I'd love to make one like that for hubby. It's a beauty! Your American Patchwork one is certainly going to be amazing too. I got the magazine, but thought it too time-consuming for me.

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