Three Blocks and a Quilt

 Here is my Block 5 "Kansas Troubles" for the Civil War Quilt which I had a lot of fun making.

"Kansas Troubles" - Block 5 CWQ
During the last week I have been working on blocks for various projects including some "Winding Ways" blocks which I found deeply buried in a box under my worktable.  These blocks were destined to forever be a UFO but on a whim I decided to change my quilt design and turn a double bed size quilt into a wall quilt and hey presto the quilt top is complete and the machine quilting well on the way to being finished.

For the last few days I have been feeling a bit rough (just a flu bug) so I have spent time curled up in a comfortable chair hand piecing while watching a DVD - yesterday it was "To Kill of Mockingbird".  These pink and blue pieces will be blocks for the final border on a quilt I have been making for about 18 months now which is a mixture of machine and hand piecing.  Most of the hand piecing has been done on travels but I am now keen to complete the project.

 I also managed a couple of blocks for the Pies & Tarts quilt.

Till next time
Frances 

Comments

Shirley said…
Phew Frances that looks a pretty impressive posting given that you haven't been feeling too good. Hope you are feeling much better now.
Love Shirley.x
January 31, 2011 at 3:28 AM
Radka said…
I hope you are feeling better soon:) But I can see that there is no stopping you when it comes to stitching:))
February 1, 2011 at 4:46 AM
Lisa said…
Wow, you've got a lot done lately. Especially compared to me! I love your colors in the #5. I have templates for Winding Ways, but who knows where they are.
February 1, 2011 at 11:32 AM
Linda said…
Love the quilt blocks Frances. Can't wait to see the completed quilt [wall hanging]. Love the colours. I do hope by now you will be feeling better and able to cope with what is looming on you. Do take care.
February 2, 2011 at 8:53 AM
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