I love to sew, mainly quilts and bags. I am 66, married to Fred and have one son, Matthew, who is 27. I enjoy embroidery and applique and prefer to machine piece and quilt my projects. I love my vintage Singer sewing machines especially my Featherweight 222K. I’m enjoying treadling on my 201K Singer and I collect Miniature Sewing Machines and currently have three Essex , one Singer 20, one Singer 40, two Vulcan Miniatures and my latest, a Grain. My love of sewing I believe comes from my Grandmother - I still have the drawings she made for me to embroider on tea towels many many years ago!

Sunday, 3 July 2011

ONE MORE!

BLOCK # 26   BARBARA FRIETCHIE STAR
photo is a bit wonky, but the block
IS a square:-)

I've been waiting for a block suitable to use the last little bit of the pretty blue fabric - the pinwheel in this block was just perfect!

This one is ALL HST's so a bit heavy on the bulky seams but it came out right on 8-1/2" square, so I'm happy!

See you soon!   need to give the old back a little rest and a hot soak in the tub!!

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5 comments :

  1. Erilyn3 July 2011 at 18:40

    Love these blocks Helen. I have found some very old fabric that I think would suit the Civil War blocks just perfect - perhaps I should keep them, instead of selling them off :-)
    Take care with the back, hope the physio helps lots!

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  2. Needled Mom3 July 2011 at 23:23

    Such a pretty block! I love that blue fabric.

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  3. Cheryll3 July 2011 at 23:40

    Rest up and look after yourself. There's probably nothing worse than a sore back. If you are unable to sew then blog...keeps you busy.. and enthusiastic! :)
    take care.

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  4. Pat4 July 2011 at 00:01

    Great block! So agree with you about all those bulky seams...definitely a pressing challenge. Yours look terrific

    Take care.

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  5. Raewyn4 July 2011 at 04:16

    That is a gorgeous block. Love the colours you have used.

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