Ready . . . Set . . . Sew

The final CCCQ block pattern was posted today. I started it less than 2 years ago as a block of the month. It is here that I really came to know how to do needle turn hand applique and love it. I am determined to complete this quilt this summer so all other projects are in hold. I still have 3 other blocks that I have not yet started but soon.

This block appears to be the most challenging of the entire 33 blocks offered. I looked at it for . . . oh . .  . at least a whole minute before deciding that I was not going to trace it onto freezer paper, cut out all those little squiggly edges, circles and jelly beans and then trace it onto the fabric before starting the stitching.

CCCQ Block # the last one

I love how our husbands come alongside our quilting addiction passions and offer helpful suggestions. Like the  man sized trouble light. One of my Q@F friends has been coming in lately to work on an applique project and the light under the glass table was not bright enough, so her husband sent his light and it works wonderfully. Too bad she has to take it home one day. I had to elevate it in order to see the pattern lines clearly.

I set the pattern on the light table and then put the red fabric on top. However, I could not see the lines to trace. So, I flipped the pattern onto the back of the red fabric and then taped them together so I could move it without slipping.

I put it back on the light table and now could see the pattern lines.

So I traced them directly onto the right side of the fabric using a light blue .07 Frixion pen. That's the colour that shows up best on these reproduction reds. I use a white chalk pencil in the greens.

Now I can begin packing my bag to visit my daughter and grandson next week. He turns 1 year old on Sunday. He did not just start walking 2 weeks ago. He started running. He has already discovered soccer. One of Daddy's favourite sports.
And, today I submitted the "Denine"  manuscript to the publishers.
Excited Blessings,
Chris