Category Archives: Finished Blocks

Trimmed and Half Bound

Posted on December 5, 2011 by threadmistress

In reality, I never expected to get beyond cutting and joining the binding strips this weekend, so I’m surprised to say that the quilt edge is trimmed…. and the binding is fully attached to the front side:   Now to … Continue reading →

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Half-Quilted

Posted on November 25, 2011 by threadmistress

I’ve quilted half the columns in the ditch and the more I can do, the better it will look.  Tomorrow I’ll lay it out on the dining room table and get some handquilting in.  Please feel free to stop by … Continue reading →

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Welcome to My Table

Posted on November 20, 2011 by threadmistress

Dining room table, that is:

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…and 6 more!

Posted on August 24, 2011 by threadmistress

Friday’s class day brought six more blocks, for a total so far of 106!   Gorgeous contributions from Lisette Reisman (D-7), Hilory Boucher-Carlin (C-13), Rochelle Sandler (A-9 & B-10), and Diane Rode Schneck (C-5): We’ve also had several offers to make … Continue reading →

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100 Blocks!!

Posted on August 18, 2011 by threadmistress

As of Monday night, we hit exactly 100 blocks finished so far!  Thank you, Betty, Joan, Maureen, Doreen, and Andrea, for these gorgeous new additions!  There are 30 left on the Pending list, which leaves a difference of only 39 … Continue reading →

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New Blocks: Week Ending July 24th

Posted on July 24, 2011 by threadmistress

Here are my latest blocks, mostly foundation piecing.  Hope everyone is staying cool in all this insane heat!!  Sending you virtual breezes and hoping for some rain relief soon . . .

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Block Update, Sunday, July 17th

Posted on July 17, 2011 by threadmistress

As of Friday evening, we have 19 new blocks, for a total of 58 finished, with 52 more in the works!  So far we have 25 quilters contributing, with three more having joined just this week.  I’ve updated the list … Continue reading →

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Switching Modes

Posted on July 11, 2011 by threadmistress

So, after a few weeks of applique, I’m going to mix it up a bit with some foundation piecing.  (There is a method to the madness, since Week 3 of Dear Jane at CQ is going to be about foundation … Continue reading →

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Class week

Posted on June 19, 2011 by threadmistress

Every month at Dear Jane class, I get a fresh blast of quilting energy!  This month was no different, and it was accompanied by fresh blocks from Janalyn and Helma.  Inspired by everyone’s incredibly generous contributions and commitments, I sewed … Continue reading →

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Block Update, June 12th

Posted on June 12, 2011 by threadmistress

We received these gorgeous blocks in the past two weeks!  Thank you, again and again, everyone, for all your help with this challenging project.  The school year is finally over for me – classroom packed up, reports written, kids off … Continue reading →

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