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Be Mine – Part 1

I need a new project…a quick one that I have had set aside for quite some time.  Something to relax and have fun with.  Something that I can finally sew a straight stitch with my new sewing machine.

So I started one.

Uh-huh.

You know where this is going.

I work a couple of jobs (as does my Hubby).  Along with the usual, I am immersed in paperwork… the 941, W2 and W3 have taken over (gotta keep the government happy).

My Office

Everyone sits on the floor to do their paperwork, don’t they?

I wonder what these blocks will be?  Or when?

Be Mine

 

Leavenworth Nine Patch Quilt Block – Part 2

Last week, I showed the Leavenworth Nine Patch quilt block in a straight set.

Leavenworth Nine Patch

Nancy Martin’s Version

Leavenworth Nine Patch BB

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This week, we’ll look at a few on point set designs.

*Clicking on any of the photos will show a larger view.

The following shows the Nancy Martin version set on point.

Leavenworth Nine Patch NM On Point

To make it more interesting, we can rotate some of the blocks.

Leavenworth Nine Patch NM On Point Rotated

Or we can add sashing and cornerstones.  We could rotate and add sashing (which is probably more interesting), but this design just adds sashing and cornerstones.

Leavenworth Nine Patch NM On Point with Sashing

Next is the BlockBase version of the Leavenworth Nine Patch block (no sashing; just the block).

Leavenworth Nine Patch BB On Point

The only difference between the above design and the following design is the substitution of a plain block.  Amazing!  

Leavenworth Nine Patch BB On Point 2

Let’s add an alternate block and see what we get.

Leavenworth Nine Patch Alternate

I’m suddenly thinking about argyle socks!

Leavenworth Nine Patch BB On Point with Alternate Block

Not a fan of red, black and white?  That’s okay.  You can use any colors you want.  In fact, just reversing two of these colors will create a dramatic difference.

Leavenworth Nine Patch BB On Point with Alternate Block 2

I like this one the best!  What about you?

Perhaps Moses – Part 4

More applique added to the scene:

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Nothing is fused or sewn down yet, but the figures are basically where I want them to be.  I’m not sure if I’m going to stop adding applique or not.  I’d like to keep the focus on Pharaoh’s daughter and not distract from her.

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I decided to try a little painting with Shiva paintstiks.  I need a lot of practice, but these are fun to play with!

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There will be thread painting, but I need to do some shopping first.  I’ll have to go to the big city, a two hour drive away, to find what I’m looking for.  That’s going to be a couple of weeks…snowstorms and jobs trump studio time.

For Part 1, click here.

For Part 2, click here.

For Part 3, click here.