Here are the covered bridge blocks I machine embroidered the past couple days. The designs are found on Artistic Threadworks. They have been on my mental to do list for a couple years. I had sewn out one block and then got sidetracked with something else. I actually redid that block yesterday and pitched the original sew out. I stabilized the blocks with a fusible Pellon backing and I liked the results much better than my original.
This is a closeup of one of the blocks. I have yet to figure out what filler blocks I will make to accent these beautiful designs. Hopefully they will not stay in my stash for another two years before I use them.
I have cut many 9 1/2" circles using the template shown in the picture below. I will then sew all the way around the circle like I have done in the picture above. Next I will make a small slit in one side and turn the circle right-side out and press.
Here is the template by Brandy's and the book is called Circle Magic. The finished project should be a faux cathederal window throw. All these fabrics were in my stash so this is a great use of those fabrics....but I had to make a trip to New Frankfort Merchantile, Ausing, IN to get the backing for these circles. Joyce had the perfect shade of yellow. Five yards and all of it is cut into these 9 1/2 inch circles. For me this template was super. I have tried a circle cutter and had very little success. I used the template and a 28 mm rotary cutter and the process was great. I found the book and template at Missouri Star Quilt Company and she has a tutorial on her website where the template is listed that shows a crib quilt being made from these circles.
Well besides doing these projects, Jerry and I made a trip to North Vernon to get my Janome 6500P serviced. Yearly cleaning and a fix for the bobbin-winder all while I waited and shopped! Sharynn's Quilt Box has some great items. She has the Janome machines and also the Handi-Quilters. I came home with fabric and with a hexagon template to make a neat table topper. But that project is on hold until the circles are done and a Shadowbox quilt is done. The table mat or topper may be a camper project for when the sunroom is on the move!
I cannot mention the great visit with Carla, Cooper, and Tierney last night too! Cooper and Jerry played checkers and chess.
See you back here soon.
May God Bless!
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