The technique that PH uses in her book basically involves stiff templates and lots of glue and I have found it easy to use and to get really precise applique. These blocks are each 6 1/2". My plan is to sash them, put a simple border around them and make a wall-hanging. There are instructions in the book for putting them into a star setting and making them into 12" blocks for a bed quilt, but I really like my little blocks and think I want to look at them on the wall.
Here are the blocks that I have so far:
That first block isn't actually sewn down. It originally had a red center, but I don't think the dark red center has enough contrast with the brown, so I'm doing it over. Someone on the QB had the great idea to use the original block for a pillow so that it doesn't go to waste. I think I'm going to do that. It will give me the chance to try the star setting from the book, which I wouldn't otherwise get to do.
We have a very well-thought out schedule for completing these blocks as a group. I, however, am going to start working ahead of the schedule (Shhhh.... don't tell the ladies on the QB) since we are moving this summer and ultimately I don't want to fall behind. Look for a flurry of cute little blocks soon!
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