Another block
I haven't been posting much about my quilting lately because I have been a bit preoccupied with more "practical" sewing and the quilting I have been doing are still generally works in progress. I did however complete the first block for my second quilting bee group StitchWitches. The fabric and brief came from girliejones who is also a member of the group. She sent a lovely sample of what I think is Hushabye Tula Pink (correct me if I am wrong GJ) plus some plain pink material to work with. I love being a member of the quilting bees because it gives me the opportunity to push myself a bit and try things I wouldn't necessarily do for a whole quilt (usually because of the degree of difficulty!) The brief for this one was to be inspired by French seaside/vaudeville/Art Deco...with a modern twist. Here is my interpretation:
It's a variation of a traditional Drunkard's path block. I found some modern interpretations/rotations of the block on the net (which I can't link too because they have since been removed...very mysterious!) The idea of strip piecing part of the block came from there too and is a technique I enjoy because of the interesting results. In this case the challenge for me was machine sewing curves. I finally feel like I am getting the hang of that.
It's a variation of a traditional Drunkard's path block. I found some modern interpretations/rotations of the block on the net (which I can't link too because they have since been removed...very mysterious!) The idea of strip piecing part of the block came from there too and is a technique I enjoy because of the interesting results. In this case the challenge for me was machine sewing curves. I finally feel like I am getting the hang of that.