…Reporting for duty.
Here is today’s progress. I have the templates for the RAAF roundel, the motto and his initials done. The blue squares for the main background are cut; I have 4 more stars to piece, and then the Southern Cross is done. After that, I’ll concentrate on the border squares, which are a repeating series of pinwheels, 4-patch and diagonal strip piecing in blue and white, and then I can start piecing the front together.
Following the piecing, I still have to do all the appliqué for the roundel, motto and initials. This week is pretty clear, so I should be able to make some good progress. I haven’t even thought about backing and quilting. It will make itself known in due course.
At the current rate of progress, the Corporal should have his quilt in plenty of time to hit the 100 Quilts for 100 Heroes by Christmas deadline.
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You are truly amazing, Kate. The speed with which you work shames me! love, ViV
Why? We each have our strengths, and work within them. I can design, cut and sew fast, it’s true, but I also have the luxury of time and an understanding husband who lets me focus on my creative work. Of course my output is greater than someone more constrained by time or forced by pain to work more slowly!
My strength is starting to be idleness!
That is also an art-form, and one I sometimes wish I could cultivate. It can be tiring to be constantly in motion!
My armchair is opposite the large patio doors with a beautiful rural view, and enough life along the lane in front to add interest. I have learned to appreciate it.
Coming along nicely!! I have my Mum here for a week so I’m only venturing into the sewing room occasionally and only because she has ‘given up’ knitting – which we normally do together when she’s here – and ‘taken up’ sewing. At 83! She’s bought herself some fat quarters so we’ll see what she can make with those – little drawstring bags maybe.
Looking forward to see how this quilt progresses – can’t go wrong with those beautiful blues!
It’s a small, fairly simple quilt, so shouldn’t take too long. Your Mum sounds like a trooper, keeping herself busy at an age when most would be contented with taking it easy. Enjoy her visit!
it’s looking good ^^
Thanks! Early days yet, but I’m hoping to keep up the momentum.
It’s fantastic. The lucky corporal will be delighted 🙂
Hope so. I’ve got some way to go before it’s done, but I have the vision of how it’s going to look clear in my head now.
Another fabulous work going on here, Kate! I got a kick of your thread with Viv – I never thought of relaxation as an art form, but I can truly embrace that!
It’s one that has to be cultivated by compulsive people! I’m glad you like the quilt so far…
Excellent progress. Carry on!
Yes, ma’am! I have almost the whole day for it today, so look out for progress.
Nice. I’m busy most of the time but, once in a while the I am doing it later will hit. Not often which is good. I’ve a lot of UFO’S that most gar done. So I need to get moving.
You are moving quickly on this one.
Mostly, I stop when I get tired enough to start making stupid mistakes.
Should say must get done
I do feel lazy, sitting here, reading your post and eating icecream 🙂 Not that I don´t want to work as hard as you do……..It´s because my sewingchair is occupied by a sleeping cat (that was the best excuse I could come up with) 🙂 Love your work!
That’s a pretty good excuse, and icecream is another – you don’t want to spill it on your work!