BFTP week 26

Here is the final block. For this one, I changed the directions to make it easier for me. You were supposed to foundation piece the arcs and then needle-turn applique them to the background. I chose instead to use Heat N Bond as my foundation. Instead of using my iron to press each seam I used my trusty seam roller, so that I could avoid getting the Heat N Bond in incorrect places. After the whole arc was pieced I then pressed it with my iron and cut along the lines of the arc. I made an extra line 1/4 inch from the sides of the arc so I could still place it all of the way against the edge of the block (except in 1 where you see I just shifted it over a little from the side because I cut on the wrong line). Then I could just apply the piece like I did with all of my other applique pieces and blanket stitched around the edges. I'm quite pleased with the way it turned out, but I thought my arcs would have a little more contrast in them. But either way, the block is DONE.

BFTP Quilt Along Week 26

This is my week. I got back from a family reunion for my husband's side, and forgot to get this post up before bed. I also only have the first 2 blocks done, I didn't realize I hadn't done my third block so it will be posted later today.

The first 2 blocks for this week are pages 87 (Laurel Cross Spray), and 88 (Oak Leaf and Acorn). I used Heat N Bond for these. And I'm really glad I did because I was able to get nice points that I wouldn't have otherwise. All of my blocks are coming from my scrap bin(s). It's been fun to see what random combinations I could get. With these blocks the pieces are so small, that it's easy to use the smallest scraps that had been waiting for a good project.

The only thing I would do differently about these blocks (if I were to do them again) would be to give use a contrasting fabric for the stems of the Laurel Cross Spray.

I will be back in a little bit with the final block for today (and the Quilt Along).