Faithful Quiltalong Part 3

For those of you who have sent me the link or a photo I'm loving your versions!! Just remember, if you want to make 9 blocks for a full quilt, you can use this one as your test and then make 8 more....Easy Peasy...right?

Now we will add another plain border. Cut 2 strips 10 1/2" x 1 3/4". Add those to the opposite side of your block. The cut  2 more strips 13" x 1 3/4" and add to the other two sides. Press toward the border you just added.

Now we need more half square triangles. You can use the same method I showed you on the last one to make them with more variety. Maybe you have some stashed somewhere  in your sewing room- that's great! Trim them to 1 3/4" square. Sew together 10 of them and add to one side. Sew 10 more together and add that row to the opposite side.
Now stitch 12 hst together and add that to the third side and stitch 12 more for the final side! Whew! That's a lot of hst! (44!)  It is looking really cute huh??   Your block at this point should measure 15 1/2".

Thanks for all the wonderful comments on my race. I have to say that Sunday and Monday I was feeling pretty rough. Tuesday and Wednesday were better and I made it out for a walk on Thursday. If I keep improving (and the weather stays decent) I may try to jog a slow couple of miles to keep my joints from getting too stiff. I think it is finally sinking in what I accomplished!

Have a lovely weekend!!

Down Time Post Race

I had a little down time after the race to prop up a knee with ice and grab a little hand work I brought along to Portland with me. I'm not sure if this is block B but it is the one I grabbed and finished.  Wool applique on brushed homespun cotton, whip stitched with cotton thread.

If you want to read more about my run check out my other blog. Thank you all for the lovely comments!! I couldn't be more thrilled!!

I Made It!!

For those of you who have emailed if I made it.......26.2 miles and what you cannot see well in the photo is the shirt says Finisher 2013 Portland Marathon.
Thank you all for your virtual cheers and live ones, and all the encouragement. It really did help propel me to the finish line.
 

Faithful Quiltalong- Let's Go!

I feel like I've not been very organized, but I'm ready now for the quiltalong. How about you? Let's go!!

We are going to get this far on this step. You say it doesn't match?? Nope, it sure doesn't. Look at the quilt in my header. It is goofy, crazy, and really doesn't match. I'm using bits and pieces that I had leftover from that quilt. I want you to make a little quilt that you will love using fabric or scraps that make you happy.

Start with any 6 1/2" block.

For the first border use/cut two- 1 1/2" x6 1/2" strips and add to opposite sides of the center block. Cut/use two 1 1/2" x 8 1/2" strips and add to the other two sides. Press toward the border. It should measure 8 1/2" square.

Now we need a variety of scrappy half square triangles. (36 actually) If you want to make many the same use this method. 

Here's a fast way to get a big variety using scraps or your 2" square bin.

 Pair up 2 squares, right sides together. (these are 2")

 Draw a line diagonally through the center,

 Sew on each side of the line.

 Cut in two on the drawn line.

Trim to 1 1/2" using your favorite method. Make 36.

Add 8 hst to each side of the center.

Add 10 to each of the other sides. Your block should measure 10 1/2" square. Put on your design wall and admire your work!!

It's Thursday and there are 3 days before running my first marathon. I'd be lying if I didn't say I was nervous. I'm excited too and looking forward to resting already!!

Hugs to you all. Have a lovely weekend.