Svea asked for a 12 1/2 " block, for our 'fat stash Brit bee', and I made an astronaut on the moon. But that only used one of the fabrics she supplied. And I had a little idea lurking for another block. About 18 months ago we made scrappy string star blocks for Jennie , and I just thought, that one would be ideal for Svea. as a small extra, as you do.. So, I got started. And wouldn't you know it, I made a 'rookie error'. I sewed the first piece onto the back as well as the front of my piece of paper..
Looks fine, there, doesn't it?
please can Mr Stitch Ripper come and play?
The next 'rookie error' I made was, I forgot that half these should be diagonal right to left, and the other half, left to right!
So, another couple of pieces had to be made...
But, eventually, it all came together, and the block has not only been made, but it is in the post, with it's little friend, on their way to a quilt for a space mad child!
If I did it again, I would ensure that the strings closest to the star were more of a contrast, but, really, I was not ready to start again by the time I realised! It will have to do! And the recipient likes strings! so all is well!
3 comments:
It looks great and very space star!
well it came out right in the end xx
It looks great!
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