And Just Like That

 all 33 CCCQ blocks are completed

It took 2 years. I signed on at the start of year 2 of a 3 year BOM. The blocks were released 1 per month and I tried to keep pace as well as catch up the first 12 blocks. I tried several different approaches to the applique and eventually settled in with tracing the design onto the top of the fabric with a frxion pen and needle turning the edges under. There was a lot to learn and skills to perfect with all the inny and outy curves. I found myself doing at least 12 stitches to the inch in most areas and more in those tight inny curves. Those stitches will last a lifetime. I know. I made some mistakes and tried to unstitch and they did not want to let go easily.

CCCQ Block # 33

I did not realize that I had not centered the design onto the background. Oops. I guess this will just add to the whimsical charm of this reproduction quilt. The journey is not over yet as I still have to decide how I am going to quilt it. The original quilting was outlining each block design and a quarter inch in from the seam on each block.  The quilt will finish at 72 inches square.
Because I have a specific plan and timeline, I want to machine quilt it. The original did not have any borders. I might add a simple narrow one to make it easier to handle without stretching out the edges.

Blessings,
Chris