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Thursday, August 27, 2015

And More Work On CCCQ


 I completed another CCCQ block. That leaves only 3 more to go and they are all in process. On Sunday  I took time to lay all the blocks out on the design wall in order then stacked them up. And because I was avoiding doing some homework, I started squaring them up to a nice neat 12.5 inches. The center block is supposed to finish at 24 inches. I hope I got it correct.



 I love using the great big cutter, but need to be more careful next time.


Three year old Elly is learning to use the really, really, really sharp Dear  Jane scissors. She will be totally spoiled for cutting when she enters junior kindergarten in 2 years time. 



And Devan loved the new game of putting all the pins in the pumpkin pin cushion. We did not leave any pins behind but we did get caught eating cookies in the family room. Mommy found a few crumbs we missed. Oops.


There is an invitation to a new QAL. I impulsively signed up and bought the pattern at 12:17 this morning. I have more than enough left over fabric from both CCCQ and Ben Biggs so will not have to buy any if I decide to go with those colours and I even have background fabric. Now to decide which size I want to make it? 9,16 or 20 inch blocks? I like the idea of reproducing original antique quilts. But I also jumped on board with  hugs 'n kisses  for an EPP QAL

There was a noisy murder of crows hanging out in the back yard this morning. What a racket!
Fall will soon be here Blessings,
Chris
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6 comments:

  1. Carla A Few Of My Favorite ThingsAugust 27, 2015 at 3:56 PM

    I am consider doing it too! Still on the fence but I do like making reproductions too!

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    1. Chris August 27, 2015 at 5:44 PM

      the trick is to actually start it and then keep up with the QAL group otherwise its not a quilt along but a drag behind

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  2. Gretchen WeaverAugust 27, 2015 at 7:19 PM

    Wow Chris, you've got more energy than I do. If I get too many projects going, I feel overwhelmed and stressed out. I've got about 5 or 6 projects planned for this winter, that's enough for me. I'll participate by watching you post your progress.

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    1. Chris August 27, 2015 at 7:45 PM

      But Gretchen, you actually finish quilts and that impresses me. There is no doubt that i have more than enough projects on the go and energy is over rated. And don't forget that I am retired from milking cows and only drive tractor occasionally, like the other night collecting big square bales.

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  3. DawnAugust 27, 2015 at 10:40 PM

    So happy you are joining the SVBAQ project. I've decided on 9" blocks. Looking forward to seeing what you select! Your helpers are adorable.

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    1. Chris August 28, 2015 at 8:49 AM

      I am sitting here looking at a couple of the patterns I printed off and was wondering how in the world do I print them off at 200%. After all the tiny inny and outy curves on the CCCQ, these blocks look like a piece of cake at 9 inches.
      And yes, I agree that my helpers are adorable.

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