I did it! I got all the blocks for the Designer Mystery 2022/23 project finished!
Now, I have to say, those bold log cabin alternate blocks absolutely make the quilt, don't you think?
I am quite pleased with how it all came together. I'll start sewing the blocks together in rows today. My gorgeous border fabric should get here in a few days. First, I plan to attach a narrow containment border in navy, then the light background floral border.
I did make one significant change in the log cabin blocks. I just had to swap out the light blue plaid strips for a more solid light blue. The lines on the plaid were all over the place, and I just can't stand that. I think the only way to make the stripes straight would be to cut out each strip individually. The lines in no way lined up with the straight grain of the fabric.
The one block I made first isn't too bad, but all the others were crazy crooked.
Plaids are great, but I like them best in small manageable pieces where you don't need to worry about the lines being wavy. Throughout this project, on the FaceBook group, people complained constantly every time one of the plaid prints had to be used.
Here we are, going into another weekend. It is blazing hot here. 104 as I write this. Friday is supposed to be a few degrees cooler, and then we can expect temps in the low 90s for a week or so. I'll take it!
Looks great! I have 2 more monthly blocks to make before I can assemble. I did cut the blue plaid on the bias, and am very happy with the result.
Now you have me thinking about adding a border - just would mean I’d need something else for the backing.
The weather this summer has been something else!
Posted by: Joanne | August 18, 2023 at 04:18 AM
This not working is good for your stitching... Beautiful!!!
Posted by: Pam D | August 18, 2023 at 04:19 AM
Absolutely gorgeous! Can't wait to see it with the borders. You did a beautiful job
Posted by: Kelli | August 18, 2023 at 05:53 AM
That looks great! Beautiful work.
Posted by: Susan | August 18, 2023 at 06:17 AM
I really like how this quilt came out and it will look even better when you get the borders on it. I think a whole quilt of the log cabin with a star blocks would be pretty impressive too.
Also, sorry to hear earlier about your job/writing work but I have to say, I find full retirement to be pretty awesome!
Posted by: Cathy | August 18, 2023 at 07:03 AM
I agree with you about wonky plaids. Joanne's idea to cut them on the bias sounds like a good solution for this quilt. We've got hot weather, but our highs are in the mid-90's. The added problem for this area has been smoke from fires in Canada. Staying inside to sew has been my solution!
Posted by: Jan | August 18, 2023 at 08:10 AM
WOW. This is going to be amazing. I agree about the plaid though-it drives me mad when lines are off kilter. I am also sorry to hear about your writing job. We're looking at AI and ChatGPT and how are students will or are using them.
Posted by: Karen | August 18, 2023 at 08:25 AM
gorgeous!
Posted by: Ina | August 18, 2023 at 10:01 AM
So pretty! I totally agree with you about plaids…i gotta have them cut straight with straight seams or not use them…
Posted by: Dona Zarosinski | August 18, 2023 at 11:27 AM
Such s lovely quilt this is! I didn't buy plaid fabrics for several years because of the problems. Now, if I can cut it straight I will use it, but never randomly as so often they aren't straight.
Posted by: sue s | August 19, 2023 at 06:59 AM