Sunday, December 16, 2007

More piecing

Today I've been piecing some more of the Royal Cross blocks. I made four, I'd like to have made another ... but maybe later. I'm just loving the interplay between the blocks and the circle pattern that forms. I'm also loving the scrappiness of the top. It's fun using up all these smaller bits and pieces that I have.

I now have seventeen more blocks to make - I really need to cut up some more dark scraps for some variety - I got bored while doing all the cutting back then, of course I wanted to get into the actual stitching!

And on the mystery quilt front - I've finished with step two (apart from cutting out the 3.5" squares which won't take long). I really need to cut some more 1.5" strips, I've really made quite a dent in the 1.5" strip container. Before I can tackle step three, I'll need a whole lot more lights in there, and some more blues and browns ...

I didn't have much of an idea about where the mystery was heading before, but now that clue three has been posted, I have absolutely no idea whatsoever. It will be fun to see the quilt progress.

There won't be much more piecing for the rest of today - I really need to get some chores done. I'm feeling a little edgy about the state of the house right now. I'd also like to get a few of the Christmas presents I've purchased wrapped up and under the tree. Best get busy ... TTYL :-)

22 comments:

Mary Johnson said...

The royal cross blocks look great. What a difference seeing them side by side - I love the circles created.

Susan said...

I really like the Royal Cross blocks. There are just untold echoes of design in there.

Fiona said...

Those Royal Cross blocks are wonderful - it's going to be a great quilt.

antique quilter said...

I just love how these blocks come together.
I am a huge fan of secondary designs. WOW I hope this quilt gets published I would love to make it as well.
great use for my scraps/stash!
BEAUTIFUL!
Oh I am still working on my nine patches...hopefully will be done with the 180 in the next few days.

Helen in the UK said...

The Royal Cross blocks look wonderful, esp with the secondary pattern created. Look really complex - kudos to you!
Mystery coming along well too :)

Rose Johnston said...

Love them, they look fantastic together, well done sweetie
Hugs xxx

Anonymous said...

I *really* want to get started on the mystery quilt, but I'm swamped with Christmas sewing! I really, really want to make those Royal Cross blocks, too - yours are absolutely awesome!

Megan said...

I love the Royal Cross blocks and the pattern they form....oh, now you made me add another project to my "Need to Do At Some Point" list.

Thanks!!!

Silverthimble said...

Your Royal Cross blocks are looking fabulous! It looks like your mystery quilt version will be really scrappy--I love that!!

Michele said...

The royal cross blocks are stunning! I love how gorgeous they are and still scrappy. Nice job! And thanks for sharing!

Marilyn Robertson said...

The Royal Cross blocks are fabulous! I love the secondary design that forms.

Quilts And Pieces said...

It is looking sooo good! Are you hoping to publish the pattern in a mag? Oh if so I have to get it!

Diane said...

I love the Royal Cross blocks! That just might cause me to learn to piece a curve.

Sue said...

Your Royal Cross is beautiful!

Sølvis blog said...

I find your royal cross block are going to give you an amazing quilt when finished. I am also in the mystery-quilt

julieQ said...

Oh, pretty, Taz!! You used templates, and cut each piece right? Just so pretty.

I haven't got step 3 in the mystery quilt done yet, but I am working on it...

Merry Christmas!!

JulieQ

Patti said...

Love the colors you've chosen!

Bonnie K. Hunter said...

Oh! oh! oh!! I love the royal cross blocks! FABULOUS!! Are they hard to piece? I am not that handy at piecing curves.....I did a double wedding ring once...never again..*L*

Bonnie

Lucy said...

OOOOhh Tazzie , this is coming along so nice :-)

Bethany said...

I was looking through blogs and found yours. I love the Royal Cross quilt blocks. I've looked at that block on EQ5 several times trying to figure out how to work with it. I just found the perfect pattern for all my scraps! I'm so glad I found your blog!

Jen said...

Wow, that Royal Cross block is AMAZING!!!! I've never seen it before.

Mama Spark said...

I hope you realize that at some point you will have to share how you made your amazing Royal Cross blocks, right? I think I agree with one of the other commenters, after seeing yours I need to put this on my make it someday list. You are amazing!

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