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Tuesday, August 28, 2018

I'm a blockhead, parts I and II

And I don't really mean in the Moda sense of the word... VBG

I've been sewing away on the basket mini-quilt I'm gifting to Janet O and have NEVER used my seam ripper so many times on the SAME seam!! Really!  I think I sewed and ripped one seam over 6 times... I even tried to sew it by hand... NOPE  that didn't do the trick...

Lesson learned, AGAIN--- when you are doing applique, you need to make the background square LARGER than the finished size in case it shrinks... DUH.

I finally mostly got it fixed... I'm hoping to finish it in the next two days and will share it once it's been received.

In the meantime, I have been working on the latest Moda Blockhead block for this week, #12.  I made one just piecing it but once again, I know I'll lose my points when I sew the seam up.  I keep reminding myself that the quilt police are not coming and once it's all quilted, no one will notice that problem (or not tell me about it, hopefully!)


I was very frustrated about the points so decided to make another one, using the paper piecing pattern that was offered.  


I am usually a fan of paper piecing but honestly, this block took be FOREVER--wasn't faster than straight piecing.  Maybe the points will be better.
The one thing I liked was the ability to change the fabrics and alter the look.  I liked that.

I had 3 grandkids over the weekend and I can't resist sharing a picture from one of our walks with Max. They are really into taking walks these days, which is a huge achievement since they are city-kids and never go anywhere without their cars.


Being the consummate Nana, I picked up little Eli yesterday (Monday is my afternoon with him!) and took him to the park for a couple of hours.  I had to get my Eli fix in since they are going to Germany for the next two weeks.


I'll share something with you that I learned recently.  I just finished reading a fabulous book, which I picked for my book group.  It's called "It's What I Do" by Lynsey Addario.  It's about a photojournalist's life and experiences.  I highly recommend it.   She has taken amazing photos all over the world and it opened my eyes to more un-posed pictures.  No more "Say Cheese"...

Hope you are having a great week.  I'm heading back to the baskets AGAIN!!

12 comments:

  1. These blocks look hard to make--no matter which way! But they came out lovely.
    Cute pix--I like unposed too. hugs, Julierose

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  2. I am so in love with your first block! WOW! What a beauty. Points, no points and all; I love it. And those children are adorable. Enjoy it Nana! ;^)

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  3. Those are great looking blocks. I agree that the un-posed pictures are so much more interesting. There is nothing like a good walk for city kids!

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  4. Love your blocks ... you are too hard on yourself, friend! Thanks for the book recommend ... perfect timing as I was looking for my next read. Just finished "The Alice Network" ... OMGosh ... loved, loved, LOVED that book ... a true page turner ... which I believe was based on a true story/experience. Put it on your list if you haven't read it yet. Linda

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  5. PS: LOVING the grand pictures ... please continue to share ;-) Linda

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  6. You are not a blockhead in any sense of the word.
    Your blocks always speak to me in those patriotic fabrics.
    Great shots of the kids. I see the value of posed shots, but I love the candid moments.

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  7. Love the pics of the kids!! And Max!
    Your blocks are fantastic- points are over rated!! LOL

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  8. I love your blocks Randy but I think (no...I'm pretty sure !) they are difficult to realize.
    The picture of the kids are beautiful !! Oh my...they are so adorable !!

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  9. The kiddos are adorable and your blocks are pretty sweet too.

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  10. You did really well with your points on the blocks.

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  11. what cute kids.
    points can be overrated. Love that shirting background - the shooting star is so so cute!

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  12. I admire your efforts... it was a challenging block for sure!

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