We will start sewing!
I'm going to tell you how I did this step and if you have a better way, feel free to use it!
I took my 96 1 1/2" squares and pressed them in half, wrong sides together.
Then I laid it on the 2 1/2" width dark blue, as shown.
I sewed just a thread or two away from the pressed line (toward the corner) .
Press, then add the other square to the other side.
The 2 squares I added on the end I used the same fabric.
When the rectangle was nice and pressed I trimmed any peekaboo pieces from the squares.
You should have 24 rectangles with triangles on each end.
Ta-Da! That's it for today. It was a tad tedious, but that is the "hardest part"
My week at a glance:
Hit a deer.
Went camping
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Then drove to Idaho for my nephew's wedding!
It was Eastern Orthodox and very beautiful and meaningful.
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All of the family was dressed up and together!
Love One Another.
Have a great week.
The blue/cream project has a terrific start, and what a pretty color combo. Awesome family photo!!
ReplyDeleteI hope no one got hurt! That deer did a lot of damage. The wedding looked beautiful!
ReplyDeleteah deer murder....happens in maine all the time...moose too...not me so been lucky....
ReplyDeleteWe have a lot of deer in Georgia (USA), and they are so dangerous! I'm glad you are okay. The wedding couple are beautiful! Congratulations for your family!
ReplyDeleteLovely family. But your poor car and poor deer. I m glad you are ok.
ReplyDeleteWith the corner small triangles do you trim away the inner flap or laps, to reduce bulk of so many layers? And I find it easier and less painful [scorched fingers] to mark the sewing line with a pencil. Still very tedious tho, I agree.
Without being intrusive can you tell us more about the interesting wedding, w the crowns and i see icons in background. It looks very traditional and beautiful.
love
lizzy
I thought I'd reply here since others may be interested.
DeleteA Syrian Greek Orthodox wedding ceremony (traditionally part of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese) is an ancient, deeply symbolic ritual unchanged for centuries. Notably, no personal vows are spoken by the bride or groom; their silent presence before God signifies their lifelong commitment.
The pictures inside an Orthodox church are not decorative art or naturalistic portraits; they are icons that communicate the Gospel, theology, and the presence of the heavenly kingdom.
The Service of Betrothal (The Ring Ceremony)
The priest blesses the wedding rings by making the sign of the cross three times over the foreheads of the bride and groom. This invokes the Holy Trinity, a theme repeated throughout the service.
The Exchange: The rings are placed on the right hands of the couple. The Koumbaro (the couple's Orthodox wedding sponsor/best man) then exchanges the rings between the bride and groom's fingers three times, symbolizing that their lives will be continuously shared and balanced.
The Service of Crowning (The Marriage Ceremony)
The Joining of Hands: The priest offers a prayer and joins the couple's right hands together. Their hands remain joined until the very end of the service as a symbol of "oneness."
The Crowning: This is the climax of the sacrament. The priest places two distinct crowns—connected by a single ribbon—onto the heads of the bride and groom. This proclaims them the "King and Queen" of their new household dominion, while the ribbon represents their eternal bond. The sponsor once again swaps the crowns over their heads three times.
The service ends with a final blessing. The priest lifts the crowns, formally separates the couple's joined hands using the physical Gospel book, and proclaims "What God has joined together, let no man put asunder."
We had a program so we would know what all of that signifies. It was very lovely!
Hi Lori, Saw a car the other day in the supermarket parking lot that looked like yours. I wondered what on earth had happened. Now after you posted that you hit a deer, I can understand why that car looked like it did. Geez that's so scary. I live in a high deer population area. I try to be so careful at night because there are so many fields where they can just pop out at the roadside.
ReplyDeleteWhat a handsome groom and beautiful bride! Looks like it was a blessed family reunion to celebrate the couples union. Sorry about the deaths in Bend on the soccer field, what a tragedy.
ReplyDeleteGlad you could attend the wedding. That deer should have used the crosswalk signals. Be safe over there.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your nephew and for all your family being together. Sorry about hitting the deer. Thank you so much for showing me a better way to attach corners! Corners, here I come! I love everything you blog, thank you.
ReplyDeleteI'm obviously late to this QAL party! But I love blue/white quilts--I have to try and join in.
ReplyDeleteOuch--that looks like a painful collision. How bad off was the deer? Any human injuries?
Looks like a beautiful marriage ceremony. Thanks for explaining things in the comments.