Monday, September 24, 2018

My Piecing Remedy!

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I finally felt better today. I don't have a fever anymore but I bet this cough will be sticking with me for awhile. I wanted to sew and just get something done! I haven't worked on Carolina Chain in quite some time. I thought it would be perfect for today!

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I decided to make 2 blocks. That means I had to make 8 almost 9-patch blocks! The hardest part is choosing the fabric. That's 56 pieces that had to be cut. The cutting takes forever!

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Anyways, I ended up with 2 blocks. That brings my total to 20 completed blocks. I only have 52 left to make! I consider this a long term project. It's fun to use fabric left over from previous projects.It doesn't really tame my scraps at all but it's nice to pretend that it helps!

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  1. These are such pretty blocks--it's so nice to have long term projects you can just pick up whenever...hugs, Julierose

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    1. Thank you, Julierose! It's been awhile with this project. I had to look over the measurements and figure out what to cut. I had forgotten since it's been so long!

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  2. Nice looking blocks. Is that a Bonnie Hunter pattern? Looks like it would use up some strips

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    1. Thanks, Dawn! Yes, it is from Bonnie Hunter. I'm hoping to use up some of my stash. We'll see if that works!!

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