This is still an active blog….

more so now that I have taken an applique class and know how to do more of my DJ blocks.

I’m still working on this project, just has been on the back burner for awhile.  Hope to move it up to the front burner.

Redo Triangle – BR1 Rosemary’s Rainbow

This is one of the 3 triangles I messed up with my original paper piecing pattern.  It is now the correct size!

Block: BR1 Rosemary’s Rainbow 2nd time
Date Completed: 10/27/08
Number of Pieces: 13
Description: Paper Pieced
Color Group: Black (my own grouping)
Notes: Simple.  Redid this triangle.

Number of Blocks Completed: 25
Number of Triangles: 4
Number of Pieces So Far:505

See how it looks all together: http://www.thequiltingpirate.com/MyDearJane.htm

J-2 Picture Perfect

It’s been way over a month since my last DJ block….been a bit busy with other things, but made time to do one block this morning before work.

Block: J-2 Picture Perfect
Date Completed: 10/24/08
Number of Pieces: 15
Description: Paper Pieced
Color Group: Orange (my own grouping)
Notes: Simple.

Number of Blocks Completed: 25
Number of Triangles: 4
Number of Pieces So Far:505

See how it looks all together: http://www.thequiltingpirate.com/MyDearJane.htm

G-7 Indianapolis

WOOO HOOO!!  This is my first “hand” applique, reverse at that piece ever!!  And I’m very proud of the outcome and ya know, this was quicker than I realized!!

Block: G-7 Indianapolis
Date Completed: 9/3/08
Number of Pieces: 21
Description: Paper Pieced, Reverse Applique
Color Group: Black (my own grouping)
Notes:First attempt to do reverse applique!

Number of Blocks Completed: 24
Number of Triangles: 4
Number of Pieces So Far: 480

See how it looks all together: http://www.thequiltingpirate.com/MyDearJane.htm

Makeing notes….

I’m so excited that the Host of Dear Baby Jane blog has put up a block I have tired to do several times and got so frustrated I threw away all my attempts. So, I’ll be working on it over the next few days.

Then I decided to focus on the blocks she has already done tutorials for and made a list of what I need to do (I’m way behind…..):

A 1,2,3,7
B 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12
C 2,3,9
D 3,10
E 1,10
F 2,5
G 7,8
H 1,6,8,11,13,
I
J
K 7,8,11,
L
M 11

TR 4
BR 6
LS
RS

35 blocks and 2 triangles….yep behind But I do have 13 blocks done that she hasn’t done….

Now to do my first hand piecing/applique block of this journey.