Here are 6 Pineapple blocks I made for Long Time Gone. I have 10 more to make. Actually, I've been working on 2 more blocks and they're almost done. They measure 5.5 inches square. After these blocks are done, I'll start putting Long Time Gone together. I'm also changing up the border. More on that later!
I'm trying to work on curved crosshatching. I took a class with Deloa Jones back in April at MQX. It takes awhile to become comfortable with the ruler.
This is a picture of what her rulers look like. The markings are easy to see and line up. I find the midpoint on each side of my block and line up the ruler.
This is just another picture of the curved crosshatching on the same quilt, different side. I just have a few more of these to quilt and then I'll be quilting in the sashing between the blocks. I think I'll be quilting feathers in that space but I'm not completely sure. I could change my mind!
Lily always stays pretty close to me. I thought she was sleeping but she's always keeping an eye on me. You can see it in the picture!! Silly girl! I hope she approves of my quilts!
Love long time gone and your curved crosshatching. Lily is just admiring it from another angle. She is a cutie pie
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Dawn! Lily is a freshie!!
DeleteLovely photo of Lily peeking up at your work--which is so lovely--wow! Curvey cross hatching...just beautiful Rosemary...hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteThanks for your nice comment, Julierose!
DeleteWhat a beautiful quilt!!! Your kitty cracks me up with that Eye on you :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Michele! There are times that Lily won't leave my side! She walks all over me. I'm grateful when she lays down!
DeleteLove those pineapple blocks! I always find it amusing when cats sleep with their eyes slightly open. I'd love to know what they are thinking!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Wendy! Cats are so funny and so hard to understand! I think that's part of their mystique!!
DeleteYour tiny pineapple blocks are a delight I can't imagine working on such a small scale. I love the curved crosshatching, very, very effective.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Maureen! Paper piecing makes the small pieces much more manageable. Once you get the hang of it, curved crosshatching is very quick. It just takes a while to figure out how to maneuver that ruler!
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