The Patchique Project - Quilt Layout |
When I started the Patchiqué project is was with a view to combining
both patchwork and appliqué in one quilt.
What I didn’t expect to find
however, was that I enjoy the patchwork more than the appliqué. But I do. I lose myself in the patchwork
with each block taking about an hour at most (including cutting). This week I created block 13 – Yottsu masu
(translated as ‘four square measures’) and I really enjoyed myself.
This block begins with the stitching together
of three one inch squares which gave me the impression it would be
a fiddly morning. But I was wrong; once the initial centre square is completed the rest
of the block is pure fun as you add courthouse steps. Unfortunately I initially created block 13
without reference to my previous Patchiqué blocks and when it was done, I
realised that it was too fussy and didn't quite fit in.
So I redid it. But this was no hardship – it was just more
playtime.
Once the patchwork was done, I moved onto appliqué block 93 – Hosoneji
kiri guruma (‘elongated paulownia wheel').
Quite straightforward appliqué – nothing much to report, aside from the
leaves being back-to-front on account of my use of the quick-fuse appliqué
method.
The pattern called for stem
stitch to link the small flowers to the center but I found it too heavy for the
fabrics and changed it to a rustic running stitch.
Much more Patchsmithian don't you think?. Next fortnight will be the turn of blocks 46 and 113.
Sew until then ........
Block 13 from Japanese Taupe Quilts |
A tad too busy for the Patchique quilt |
Patchique Block 13 - in true Patchsmith Style |
Block 93 from Japanese Taupe Quilts |
Patchique Block 93 - Patchsmith Style |
Much more Patchsmithian don't you think?. Next fortnight will be the turn of blocks 46 and 113.
Sew until then ........
I really love the flower with it's striped fabric ! And the little gingham flowerettes make it sew sweet! Very pretty blocks to add to your beautiful collection of blocks.
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