These four patches are some of the units for the
Monday's Mystery ~ QATW Winter Camp
I am really liking how my scraps are looking in this mystery.
I have these sewn together and all the blocks made.
Tomorrow I hope to have the top to show you.
To sew along or receive the clues,
You will have to be a member of the
Quilting Around the World Forum
Since I am on the last clue, I have seen the reveal and I love this pattern!
Clue 1 ~ Cutting ~ Done!
It is happening online. All info here:
Monday's Mystery ~ QATW Winter Camp
You will have to be a member of the
Quilting Around the World Forum
in order to get the clues and to participate.
I am ready for Clue # 2.
I will be sewing but not posting as I complete the rest of the clues
so that the mystery will remain for all those who wish to participate.
It is a messy day of wintery mix and wind here today.
Mr. Scrapatch has gone off to work.
I will be staying in and sewing today.
May you stay safe and warm in your happy place today!
I am slowly working on Basketweave Block #2 for my
Squares Sampler Afghan ~ Started Here.
I have not made much progress with the second block as I am having a day when my health issues are troubling and I have been resting when I have not been sitting with Mr Scrapatch. and watching the football playoffs. I will get it done when I get it done. This is a no-stress activity for me.
I do have one of my previous squares on the blocking board. This block was definitely smaller than the first of its kind. I do have a tendency to crochet more tightly as my stitching goes on. Blocking helps to even out my work.
I have also been perusing this new purchase,
Crochet Stitch Dictionary by Sarah Hazell
For more of a glimpse inside this book click on the link below:
Crochet Stitch Dictionary ~ Preview on Google Books
As much as I am learning from videos online,
I like a good book on hand for reference.
I am thinking that after I complete the squares for my
Crochet Sampler Crochet Along @ The Inspired Wren
that I may want to make another sampler squares or stripes quilt using this book.
That is thinking far to the future, though.
For now I am taking it one stitch at a time.
Linking up today with
Happy Slow Stitching!
Block Design 2 ~ Basketweave Blocks
is done. This block took me longer to stitch.
I have also been busy with other things.
The block is a bit smaller than my first two blocks,
so I decided to block it to size.
For this process I used my
I bought this backing board at Fat Quarter Shop:
Blocking Board by Riley Blake @ FQS
It is nice dense foam and it easy to use.
The reverse side allows you to block round blocks.
All that is needed is a foam board, pins and a water spray bottle.
If you are unfamiliar with this process:
Hw To Block a Crochet Block @ Heart Hook Home
I plan to block al my squares for this afghan
so they will be easier to sew together.
Time to start the second basketweaave block.
Edit:
Here is my pink basketweave square after it has dried and with the pins removed.
It now has a much more even shape to it
and the stitches look more flat and even.
I am happy with how this blocking method is working.
I hope you are have a happy weekend!
Winter Mystery Fabrics
These scrappy blue winter fabrics have been in my stash a long time.
They are left from a swap that I participated in many years ago.
I have used some of the swap fabric in a quilt and other projects, but I still have a pile left. I am using a single white solid for the background. The white is from the "Thatched" collection by Moda. It is a bright white called "Blizzard."
I am hoping to use some of them up to sew a quick and easy mystery table runner next Monday.
It is happening online. All info here:
Monday's Mystery ~ QATW Winter Camp
You will have to be a member of the
Quilting Around the World Forum
in order to get the clues and to participate.
I have been a member here before but have been inactive for over a year,
so I had to sign up again.
This is an active forum with swaps and quilt-alongs.
Hope to see you joining in the fun!
