Weave some dreams

 

Can a UFO be called a squirrel?

This little block is called the Hatchet block but

I have always called it Weave, since the strings

seem  to weave in and out of each other. 

It was one of my go to blocks as a beginning, 

timid quilter.  I would do it at retreats as it 

was nice to do while visiting. I must add

that there is nothing more encouraging than

when others quilters want to use a 

design you've chosen. 

It seems even as a beginner I didn't stick 

with instructions. I started by  making a 

template and cutting the center of the block 

out of a set of foundation pieced strings. 

Soon, I left the foundation piecing and made 

scrap string sets and cut the template shape. 

When my retreat-mates asked for the pattern, 

I gave them one of the newsprint foundations

and they could make their blocks! 

One even used it as a guild friendship block! 

My project box still has enough to 

start another top!

I first found this in Relax and Quilt , a Leisure

arts publication. Such a favorite book, I had 

the covers laminated and got it coil bound at

an office supply store! 

This top was caught up in the last crazy layering 

day and when the need came up, it was ready to quilt! 

On that snowy Tuesday, I was able to layer two

queen sized quilts, one crib sized and the 

twin sized weave quilt. I even managed to

puzzle together 2 crib sized batts!

I think I have used up my super powers!

 

One lovely blogger mentioned how 

difficult it is at times to stitch 

right in the ditch. I stitched 

beside the ditch by resetting my needle position. 

I got out my ditch foot, reset the needle position and 

got most of the quilting done in one afternoon. 

I left the corner swoop to do on the center squares until the end. 

The most rewarding part of this quilt and 

the most stressful was cutting the wavy border edge. 

The first time I made this quilt, 

my inner fortitude failed me and I left the border complete. 

This time, I used the template to mark

and stitch the wave and secure the edges of

piano key border. Then I cut, ta da!

I think it is pretty adorable!

Of course these curvy edges will

need some bias binding so that is up next .

Two big triangles later and 

this lovely pile of burgundy speckled binding appeared!

Applying the binding was not too bad even with 

the bias and the curves.  I used lots of clips.

It looks pretty good!! 

The white squares were a quick quilt.

I used a lock stitch and the cutting feature

so I made sure to snip each little eyelash 

thread on the back as I went. 

The binding looks great and the curves are so interesting. 

 It is a very rewarding feeling to complete a project isn't it!

Now this little top is ready to be gifted. 

This quilt finished up at 56"  x  72". 

The delicate blue print on the back is charming too!

Stay safe and sew on !

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