This week I finished baby flannel blankets for our friend who has twins on the way. I had left over material to make matching burp cloths too. These blankets are the perfect gift for new moms. My mom made me some for Sophia. I love them! The more you wash them the softer they get. The pattern is VERY easy and goes quick.
I also finished small piecing my spring wall hanging. I have to go around the appliqué pieces, sew block pieces, etc. I couldn't resist showing if off. This is the first time that I have attempted block pieces this small- with triangles no less! I took the patterns advise and purchase an angle companion. DO IT! I almost believe that I can take on any angle now! Easy to use! Perfect piecing! YES!
I also created a 'design wall'. I made mine out of quilt batting and just pinned to wall first to see if I would like it before I make it permanent. I'm loving it and now will have to figure out which way to make it permanent. The idea of not crawling around on a floor laying things out? Fantastic!
This is beautiful! I applaud your patience with applique. I did it once years ago. It was not a repeatable experience. Actually, I think your mom now has that quilt. What is an angle companion?
ReplyDeleteThanks Jo. I really don't have 'true' patience for appliqué. I cheat and use the fusible kind. An Angle Companion is a triangle ruler. It makes triangles perfect and is the easiest thing to use. Instead of cutting a square then a triangle. You cut a strip line up the top with the ruler and cut your triangle. I found mine at JoAnne's.
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