POTC Obsession

Block 9 is done!

Every block I hand stitch becomes "my favorite block."

I keep telling myself that I am going to "just finish this one block"

and then I will get back to the 

stack of projects waiting by my machine. 

Until the block is done and the bee starts buzzing in my ear ...

... that the honeycombs need fussy cutting ...

... and glue basting ...

and the next thing I know is that I have another layout decision to make ...

Layout A

or

Layout B

??????????????

This fabrics are sew cute.

I shall start sewing the center and the pairs while I decide.

Opinions always welcome ... :-)

My method for sewing Patchwork of the Crosses 
blocks tutorial coming soon. 

Updated: Sunday, April 30th:

In response to a question ...

I have completed nine main Patchwork of the Crosses blocks and two connecting units
since I started these blocks
 Here 
You can see some of my previous attempts to start a POTC quilt in that post.

In March, a quilt blogging friend opened up this

30's POTC BOM Group

and I signed up.
 
I rarely do Block of the Month programs,
but the 30's reproduction fabrics really appealed to me.

I am really enjoying being in this group of very inspiring and supportive stitching friends where we share our progress and tips and tricks in a private Facebook group.
It is just the help I needed to learn and grow.

On Saturday, my hubby and I attended a nearby quilt guild show
we always enjoy and I found some more fabrics for my blocks ...

like this floral stripe from the Back Porch collection from Kaye England.

I took this one home and had to start fussy cutting and ...

I have another block layout to sew.

I love making these blocks!

Linking up with ...

Slow Stitching Sunday @ Kathy's Quilts

Have a happy quilty weekend !

Get Ready!

There is a new Meadow Mystery Quilt a-coming!

Click Here for all you need to know!

From

Cheryl @ Meadow Mist Designs

Every Day is a Slow Stitching Day

One More Block Done ...

... and one ready to sew!

... until ...

This lovely envelope of fabrics arrived!

Jan @ Sew and Sow Farm

put together "remake" kits for new member of the

30's POTC BOM group

and had some extras,
sew of course,
I wanted one.

I got (easily) distracted by the pretty new fabrics

 ... and laid out another block.

This is the one I have been working on
and it is almost done.

I have enjoyed that I can take this work outside on the sunny days.

It is now rainy and cold here again,
so no sitting outside and sewing today,
or tomorrow,
or the day after,
or the day after that maybe.

That is okay.

It is a good night to stay in and stitch.

Linking up today with all the lovely work in progress
@


WIP Wednesday @ The Needle and Thread Network

Happy Sewing!

OMG ~ April is Accomplished!

Block 5

This is my favorite block so far.

This one will be called the Easter Block in my quilt 

as I took it with me and stiched as I visited

and it will remind me of the lovely weekend I had with my family

 Block 6

Block 4

Two Scrappy Connecting Units

which means

I have completed my

One Monthly Goal for April

OMG! 

In my April Goal Setting Post Here

I decided to make

 3 Main POTC blocks 

and 2 connecting units.

I have actually completed four main blocks as

this one was in process when I posted my goal.

I am loving playing with the pieces to the 

30's POTC BOM Started Here

I have a small tin of ready to sew honeycombs 

that I made from the BOM kit fabrics and 

my stash fabrics that I have auditioned previously and saved.

These are waiting for the "right block."

The cute turtles called my name today and  I have two layouts in progress,

one I have started stitching, but I have not chosen the fabrics for the

outer honeycombs.  This is sew fun ... :)

Linking up to the OMG April Finishing Party Here

Lots of beautiful inspiration in the links!

Enjoy!

Spring Has Sprung!

The crocus are in bloom!

It was in the 80's today and I took my slow stitching on my

30's POTC BOM project outside

This bright red robin came sown to visit with me while I stitched.

It was nice to get some sun and fresh air.

I see we have a lot of yard clean up to do from the winter storms.

Right now, though, I want to sit and sew.

This is the block I am working on now.

A Ducky Flower!

Linking up today with

Monday Making

Happy stitching ... :)  Pat