On today's agenda ...

Today I'm tackling the dreaded block 75. It has 181 pieces, and I predict it's going to take a loooong time. Don't forget that these blocks are 6" finished, so there are a LOT of tiny pieces.

Update: I've completed the centre to the first row of green triangles ... now we're getting to the really tiny pieces! Pictures soon :-)

Table Runner Finished!!

Yesterday was an exciting day, I picked up my table runner from Lizzy! She has done an amazing job with the quilting, and I'm more than thrilled. Thank you so much Lizzy hon :-)

As soon as I got home I applied the binding, and after dinner was done with, I sat down and did the hand stitching on the reverse side. I was done by 11pm, which surprised me, as this is one big table runner at 34 x 104".

And here is a close up of the quilting. If you're here in Adelaide and need some quilting done, do get in touch with Lizzy, you definitely won't be disappointed!

Today I'll get the project all ready for the mail, it's to be in Sydney by Monday for inclusion in an upcoming issue of Australian Patchwork and Quilting. Too exciting! :-)

Nearly Insane Block 69

Here is my Nearly Insane Block 69. Just a few more gaps to fill and I can start final assembly of the quilt top. Very exciting!

Nearly Insane Block 65

And here is my second block for the day - Block 65.

It's just short of 11pm Sunday now, so it's fairly safe to say that I'm done for the weekend. Tomorrow is my day off though, so there may be another NI block in my near future :-)

Nearly Insane Block 63

I'm on a Nearly Insane roll again. These 6" blocks are just so addictive. I know I'll miss working on them when I'm finished. This one is Block 63 - isn't the fussy cut fan in the centre cute? I had wanted to use an owl which was on the same fabric, but it was too close to the selvedge to center it nicely.

If you're counting along, you'll know I only have six blocks remaining now ... let's see if I can get another done before the end of the weekend ...

Nearly Insane Block 56

Here is Block 56 of my Nearly Insane quilt. It was actually quite easy to put together, I made it this evening while I have the house to myself. Something that doesn't happen too often!

I didn't realise until I looked at the picture just now how similar that tan print and one of the cream prints is - how fun! Once again, for this block I used a variety of small scraps - many of my NI fabrics are tiny pieces now. I'll have to make up some small log cabin blocks or something to use the last of the little bits.

I have only 7 blocks left to make - I'd like to get another one prepared tonight, and perhaps I'll get it done tomorrow :-)

Civil War Blocks 6, 7 & 8

On Wednesday night, I got the final green border on the table runner, and by Thursday it was in Lizzy's hot little hands for her quilting master strokes. I didn't take a picture with the border as it was really late, but I know I'll have it back quite quickly so I'll be able to share with you all.

Today is one of my days off, so I decided to do a little catch up on my Civil War Quilt blocks. I still have two more to finish, but at least I'm not quite so far behind now :-)

Here is Block 6 - Richmond. I've used some of my scraps for this one, and the red came from Donna's scrap bag. I'm not sure if it's a reproduction, but it looks like it could be :-) Donna was a big help with this one, she suggested to cut the little squares 1-7/16" instead of 1-1/2", and the block went together so much easier. It's a smidge small, but will work in the big scheme of things. Probably a block that would be better made at 9" square rather than 8", the maths would be so much simpler :-)

Block 7 - Log Cabin. Also made from my many reproduction scraps. You'll have seen them in my Nearly Insane blocks all over the place :-)

And lastly, Block 8 - Cotton Boll. We Aussies would probably say 'cotton ball' but for the purposes of this exercise, I'm just going with it as named. In this block I've used some of my scraps from the 'Back Home Again' quilt.

After dinner tonight, I'd really like to put another Nearly Insane block together. I only have 8 to go now, so the finish line is in sight.

So close ...

This evening I was so inspired by my progress on the table runner that I thought I'd lay it out on the dining table to see how it's looking.

I'm loving it so far! Just a final green border, and this one is ready to send off to Lizzy for quilting. Very exciting indeed!