What a week

Well I haven't been able to do much sewing as I am sick after my lovely boy decided coughing in my face a good idea. But I have managed block 9 of the beginner QAL. I really, really enjoyed this one and it worked first time with no unpicks so I am over the moon. I should now catch up on the Xmas QAL but I am not sure I can find the time. The blocks are a bit more intensive than I was expecting and while learning is great, I am flat out just keeping up with everything else in life and I really want to finish my quilt for the lounge. Decisions that will have no answer today. I am hoping to get the backing for my quilt at least done today as it will consist of 2 fabrics. If I can get that far before starting dinner for the family and the Olympics coverage beginning I will be content.

An afternoon of quilt Blocks

I have spent the afternoon making quilt blocks for the QAL's. The Block 7 for the Christmas in July Block-a-thon was pleaseant to make. I found block 6 really hard but it is a good way for me to learn new techniques.

I have also started the Beginner's Quilt-Along hosted by Pat Sloan. I managed to make 3 blocks!!! I have chosen colours that are more maroon than purple even though the photo's lean towards purple. Block 1 and 3 were easy and even fun to do. Block 2 I ended up unstitching 2 parts 4 times. I didn't take into account the fact I would need to turn 1 block to keep the lines running the same way and then I undid the wrong seam but we got there in the end. I should have had a coffee break after Block!