I'm kind of proud of myself for getting these blocks done last week. It was Week One of the Summer Memories sew along, from Susan Ache's book of the same name. Each week for five weeks we will be doing three or four basket blocks for a total of 16 total. Each of the 14" finished blocks is made up of four 6 1/2" small basket blocks.
I won't lie, these blocks take time.
Triangle papers are somewhat of a time saver. There is no drawing of diagonal lines or trimming down oversized half-square triangle units. You just sew on the paper, trim up the sections, tear off the papers, and press. Each large block has 28 2" half square triangles, so that was a total of 84 hsts for Week One's blocks.
The finished quilt should be pretty amazing.
This week is going to be even busier for me at work, so I thought I should get myself all prepped and ready to sew. Cat's Cradle units are done and my hsts are ready to be stitched. Week Two's blocks are a different design, each with 32 half-square triangles (128 total), and I have FOUR large blocks to make rather than three.
I have ten writing assignments due by this Friday. Seriously. How in the world am I going to get that done? I will probably update you all at the end of the week that I haven't even set foot in my sewing room. Wish me luck, won't you?
This quilt will be amazing! The colours are so pretty! I tried to get my hands on this book, but it was nowhere to be found. Good luck with your writing this week...that seems like a lot.
Posted by: T Holzer | May 08, 2023 at 06:19 AM
You amaze me by how much you get done while still working! Seriously, how do you do it?! Summer Memories is going to be a beautiful quilt.
Posted by: CarolE | May 08, 2023 at 06:31 AM
I agree with Carol! How do you do it??? Plus read a million books! I’m always impressed with you Nicole! Have a fun and productive week! Cheers!
Posted by: Kerry | May 08, 2023 at 07:18 AM
your blocks are simply beautiful! Ditto amazement of the other ladies commenting on how much you accomplish - you are a wonder!
Posted by: Katherine | May 08, 2023 at 07:40 AM
Be sure to reward yourself for completing parts of your writing assignment each day by sewing for a little while! If your past juggling of a busy life is any indicator, I think you're going to push through the week making it look effortless! Good luck & we'll see you on Friday with the results! 🍀
Posted by: Jan | May 08, 2023 at 08:26 AM
I also thought these blocks took time! I really needed to concentrate, and I still had to unpick one seam. This will be such a cute quilt when complete-I just might need extra time to finish!
Posted by: Jeanie | May 08, 2023 at 08:52 AM
beautiful! your color selection is just lovely. you have a crazy week ahead of you....may the force be with you. also, do what Jan said. reward yourself.
Posted by: Ina | May 08, 2023 at 09:46 AM
The blocks and colours are gorgeous! Good luck with your work assignments this week!
Posted by: Debbie R. | May 08, 2023 at 08:38 PM
I’m pretty impressed with your finished blocks. Gonna be a beauty of a quilt. Happy writing.
Posted by: Taria | May 09, 2023 at 08:16 AM