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!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt - your "mystery" block looks wonderful with the butterfly blocks. I hope you have good luck with your doctor appointment and Christmas shopping!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, Melisa! I love the 9-patch variation with the beautiful butterflies. Great job. I hope you feel better quickly. Be careful out and about in the "big city!" Take good care of yourself. Thanks for sharing with us at Monday Musings.
ReplyDeleteThose nine patch variation blocks are perfect companions for the butterflies! I hope your appointment is all good and that the Christmas shopping goes so speedily that you have time to hunt for treasures on your way home!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteYour nine patch blocks are beautiful, Melisa. Hope your trip to the big city went smoothly!
ReplyDeleteIt will be a lovely quilt. I hope that your travels are safe and that your sniffles don't keep you from sewing the top together. Thanks for sharing in Sew & Tell.
ReplyDeleteThose blocks are going to be the perfect alternate blocks for the butterfly blocks, Melisa! Hopefully, a little trimming won't take too long. Have a good, safe trip to the big city!
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