GOLDEN GIRL!!

I completed my 50th block Monday!!!!  My official Jane numbers are 50-0-0-1083 & I’m so thrilled! I passed the first 1000 piece mark at number 47 and the 50th block not long afterwards. It took 3 variations of the 9 patch to get me there but I really wanted to hit the goal by April.

L-10 is something else…fair warning, readers. Give yourself some time for that one and save some easy blocks for recovery. Seriously.

As you may already know, the 50 block mark is golden and in my opinion deserves a celebration----did someone say giveaway??? 

You’ll really want to check back for details on this one!

Wishing you and yours the very best,

Heather

Fabric SHOPPING Spree!

The hubs took me on  road trip for a little day away----to 2 quilt shops! I know. I tell him all the time he's the best! You're not going to believe the treasures I found. If you're into 30s and NOT shopping at Ericas, what are you doing? They have other great stuff, too but you know I'm completely obsessed with repros.

I found some YLI silk thread. I'll give it a whirl on the next applique block and give you my opinion. Not to worry, I think I have one scheduled for the begining of the week, so it shouldn't be a long wait. For now, you can check out the latest fabrics that will make their way into JANE.

Week 12---Passed the 40 Mark

I'm thrilled to say I passed the 40th block this week!

Number of completed blocks: 44, Pieces: 957.

I also heard some news...the Dear Jane book is on the way to the house,

signed by the author! Special thanks for the early B-day present.

This year, I'm turning 40 and wanted to give myself a precious gift: time.

I've made so little time for myself for so long. I really wasn't sure what 

to do with it until I found this project. I feel refreshed & myself again.

*BONUS* I get a gorgeous quilt, too!

What could be better?

All my best,

Heather

Applique the Color of Sunshine

I love spring. 

It's amazing what a little sunshine does for the spirit! 

The applique blocks came together quickly. 

I'm prepping more applique this week because 

I've finished all my take along blocks----don't you love it when that happens?

Heather

Week 10 Blocks and My Applique Tutorials

The blues are done for this week & I have 2 yellows to add when I get some applique time later today...or at least, that's the plan. A couple of people on the board asked me to do a tutorial on applique points & sweeping the seam allowance at the tip under the piece. I was happy to do so. 

A big thanks to my photographer sweetheart for all the help.

*FYI: I prefer not to work with tiny applique pins and I generally use the back basting/needleturn techniques but for quick illustration whipped out the freezer paper & flower head pins.*

Edit March 2012: You can find the tutorials by clicking the tab 'Applique Tutorials' at the top of the RF homepage. 

Thank you.

Heather