Yesterday I was trying to clean up my sewing space (at least somewhat). I happened upon 4 paper-pieced squares that needed to be joined together to form a larger square....so I allowed myself to stop cleaning things in that room and I sewed them together! They had been in an unsewn state for about a year...maybe two....so it was time to get them a step closer to a finish. I suppose they will just be a small little topper for a small table or to put on the bathroom vanity on patriotic holidays. Here is how they look now...still needing to be sandwiched and quilted and bound, but...better than they looked yesterday!
I also decided to stay in the red, white, and blue "mood" and put together a pineapple block in that color scheme. A gal I know is collecting them as a surprise for a friend of hers who is about to move....so this will be sent in the mail for that person. (We were asked to put our name and state in the center.) This uses 1 1/2 inch strips, so....it was easy to cut a whole bunch of them on the GO! cutter....and I have some leftovers if I want to do more R/W/B pineapple blocks someday.
I also decided to stay in the red, white, and blue "mood" and put together a pineapple block in that color scheme. A gal I know is collecting them as a surprise for a friend of hers who is about to move....so this will be sent in the mail for that person. (We were asked to put our name and state in the center.) This uses 1 1/2 inch strips, so....it was easy to cut a whole bunch of them on the GO! cutter....and I have some leftovers if I want to do more R/W/B pineapple blocks someday.
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Maybe your patriotic one will be done in time for this weekend?
Love the pieced pineapple - what a nice gift for a friend.
I love your red, white and blue theme! Very cute blocks and I'm sure your friend will love the one you made for her.
Great red, white and blue blocks!! I think that I only have one patriotic quilt, which I made right after 9/11. I would really like to make another soon.
Lovely red, white and blue theme. I hope your friend enjoys the block.
Love your blocks. Is the pineapple block paper pieced?
You can never go wrong with red, white, and blue in my book :) Your blocks look great!
i like the top block, so different
I love your blocks. I've never seen the first pattern before, but it would make a beautiful quilt on its own.
Very nice pineapple block and how nice that a friend is collecting them for another friend. Love it. :-) I'm in a red, white and blue phase right now and a little bit blue and white. I haven't finished stuff from my pink and green spring phase but maybe I'll get to it after the 4th of July...maybe. ;-)
I love your patriotic blocks! I started collecting patriotic fabrics and hope to get something made for 2012. LOL
Great blocks Pat. The pineapple block is a wonderful idea as a siggy block.
Crispy
Both blocks are wonderful. I love the movement in the first one.
Your blocks are wonderful! Did you paper piece the pineapple one too?
Pat, I love that pineapple block. Very striking! The other one is nice too, but the pineapple one just stands out to me. Have a great day. Winona
Very cute blocks, I also love the pineapple one best. Both are perfect for July 4th!
Great blocks! I loved the way you said you "allowed" yourself to stop cleaning to sew. lol!
Loving your red, white and blue!!!
The pineapple block is very nice!!!
Love that first block and I certainly understand the need to clean and when an incomplete project is found, the need to complete it is necessary.....hehehehehe
Very cute!
Your red, white and blue projects are so pretty Pat. I got to try the Go at the retreat and agree it is a great tool for quilters. I made the tumbler quilt and it went together perfect.
I love these blocks. That first one looks like a pinwheel - how neat!
Did you ever get back to cleaning? I think about cleaning every time I walk in my sewing room. Then I slowly... walk... out. (It's just easier that way.)
Love them....I need to get in the REd white and blue mode...
Love your patriotic runner!! :)
SheilaC
Just seems to be that time of year for Red, White and Blue!
Nice blocks too.
I ma working on two small flag projects today. Suppose to get my dining room sorted too. Long day! ;-)
Oh yes we did not get a drop of the rain all around us! Need it so badly. At leat we are back out of the 100's for a bit!
Lola
I love this block. You are one of my greatest inspirations.
Great blocks. Love seeing the red white and blue! Fun.
Love the pineapple square -- we taught the little girls the pineapple pattern -- just two squares. I'm not sure just how you build on it.
I always love the red, white and blue theme of colours. Happy July 4th!
Micki
I love that first block!
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