The blocks are all trimmed and squared. I better get to work!
Good morning, Sweeties and Happy Wednesday. I woke up yesterday with the sniffles. Yuck! Double Yuck! But that was not going to put a damper on my parade.
By mid morning, I had finished my Nine Patch Variation blocks. I just needed 10 blocks which did not take too long as Beulah aka my sewing machine cooperated quite nicely.
I was ready to layout my Pretty in Peach Butterfly quilt.
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| This is an interesting layout of the Nine Patch Variation blocks. Don't ya' think? |
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But wait! After looking at my blocks I realized my butterfly blocks were 1 " larger than my Nine Patch blocks . "What the blazes?" I asked myself.
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| Time to trim and square the butterfly blocks. I need to lose an inch. |
I went back to my blog post in January and realized that I had thought I had cut my peach background blocks to 15 1/2" but cut them 16 1/2". No problem. 🤷 I just trimmed and squared them up.
Now I can get down to the nitty gritty and piece them into rows. 😀🦋
Today Mr. Pinker and I have to make the hour long trek to the "big city"; we are leaving 2 hours ahead of time because ya' never know traffic will be. Anywhoo..... I have a doctor's appointment and Mr. Pinker is more than happy to chauffeur me around. Hee! Hee! Afterwards , we will finish up our Christmas shopping.
Hopefully , it will not take too awful long for I have a quilt to piece.
Keep those needles flying and ... I wish you the most Merry day!
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As Always...
Happy Stitching and Quilting,
y'all
Melisa
"A snowflake is a winter's butterfly. "- unknown
Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤
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A lovely butterfly filled quilt and thank goodness your blocks were big enough to cut down. I know it was a welcome relief. Whew!
ReplyDeleteA trip to the big city will be a fun outing and one you and Mr Pinker will enjoy. Going out can be so much fun but I enjoy coming home much more. I truly am a homebody. LOL
I've been spending lots and lots of time sleeping and x-stitching. I've even scouted your blog for more sweet designs. teehee! I know something will jump off a page or two.
Have fun tomorrow. Big Hugs, DarleneJ
What a pretty butterfly quilt! 🦋 I'm glad you were able to trim the blocks! Do you hand quilt all your quilts? I've never tried that...and I doubt i would ever get any finished because of my lack of free time 🤪🫣 Sewing on the binding takes me long enough 🤣
ReplyDeleteI too have to go into the "big city" for a doctor appointment and a bit of shopping...but mine is only 15-20 min away 😁 Enjoy your day, and i hope you won't get stuck in traffic! Hugs and love from Maine, -Alex 🤗
Beautiful Butterfly blocks with those 9-patch Variation ones, Melisa;))) So pretty together.
ReplyDeleteA bit warmer here today--37--so we will get some snow melt I think...enjoy your big city trip...
hugs, Julierose
This is turning out beautifully! Sorry you're a bit under the weather - seems to be that time of year. Good luck with your doctor's appointment. Let us know how it goes. Blessings!
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