Hi everyone,
My letterbox has been very busy over the last few days. I’ve received another three parcels, each containing three lovely blocks.
I’m taking part in a block swap organised by Kate and Sue. Twelve patchworkers from all over the globe are making three blocks for each of the other eleven participants. I’m Miss November so my blocks are now rolling in 🙂
Parcel 3 came from Esther. Aren’t they fabulous? Esther loves foundation paper piecing and she’s designed some beautiful intricate blocks for me.
Next, I received Sue’s blocks. The purple in the first block and the blue in the last one are such gorgeous rich shades. I’m definitely going to try to make the first block myself. I love this pattern.
Last but not least, Claire’s blocks arrived this morning. The first one is a combination of two of my favourite blocks, the pinwheel and flying geese 🙂 Lovely blocks and colours too!
If you saw my previous post showing Parcels 1 and 2, you’ll be getting a good idea of how all the blocks are blending together. So far, so good. I’m tempted to start my own blocks even more now that a few parcels have arrived. I do have a vision of the final project(s) but I’m resisting the temptation. The next parcel may send me off into a completely different direction. Who knows? That’s the fun of this swap. Thank you very much ladies 🙂
I hope you are finding time to sew this weekend 🙂
Avis x
witchylin
/ December 4, 2015All the blocks you have received so far are perfect for you. I can’t believe the fantastic designs using your favourite colours could all look so different. Looking forward to seeing the final quilt when you can add your own blocks too.
Oh Sew Tempting
/ December 4, 2015I know, they are all amazing!
tialys
/ December 4, 2015It’s coming on a treat isn’t it? They are all beautiful but, if I had to choose, the second one would be my favourite. I think you should wait until they’ve all arrived so that you can tie them all together if need be.
Oh Sew Tempting
/ December 4, 2015That’s got the lovely sparkly bits in the centre. It adds a bit of pizzazz 🙂
Judy @ NewEnglandGardenAndThread
/ December 4, 2015Lovely finished blocks created by some talented quilters. 🙂 I’m working on a sewing machine cover, have a lot of binding to hand sew and am moving on to a wall hanging. Happy Weekend. 🙂
Oh Sew Tempting
/ December 4, 2015They certainly are. I love to hand sew binding. It’s the finishing touch that makes all the difference 🙂 Enjoy!
claire93
/ December 4, 2015oooh so exciting to be receiving parcels with lovely blocks ^^
Oh Sew Tempting
/ December 4, 2015It is 🙂
katechiconi
/ December 4, 2015I think my favourite is Esther’s first one, it’s very unusual, but what does it for me is the lovely fabric in the kite shapes! I’m really wishing it was my turn a bit sooner….
Oh Sew Tempting
/ December 6, 2015I like loads of the fabrics I’ve received and I also have a few scraps of some of them already in my stash. It amazes me that we can be thousands of miles from each other but we have bought the same fabrics. Don’t worry, April will be here before you know it 😉
ipatchandquilt
/ December 4, 2015They are all so lovely! So full of brightness and strength because of the vibrant colors and fabulous blocks!
Esther
Oh Sew Tempting
/ December 6, 2015And I have a cunning plan 🙂
basildonkitchens
/ December 4, 2015This is going to be an awesome quilt! The colors are stunning.
Oh Sew Tempting
/ December 6, 2015You can’t go wrong with blue and purple in my opinion 🙂
Granny Maud's Girl
/ December 5, 2015Wow! These blocks, especially Esther’s, are pretty impressive!
Oh Sew Tempting
/ December 6, 2015We really are pushing the boat out for each other 🙂
knitnkwilt
/ December 5, 2015Looking forward to seeing what you do with them–I especially like your idea of waiting to make your three till you see what you need. I think I’ll “borrow” that idea.
Oh Sew Tempting
/ December 6, 2015It’s taking a lot to resist the temptation to start. Only lack of time is helping me to be patient 🙂
knitnkwilt
/ December 7, 2015Sometimes lack of time is a good thing. You’ll be able to make better decisions when you have them all.
Oh Sew Tempting
/ December 9, 2015It won’t be long now 🙂
Carole
/ December 6, 2015They’re all so lovely. The finished quilt is going to be amazing 🙂
Oh Sew Tempting
/ December 6, 2015I hope so 🙂
rutigt
/ December 8, 2015Beautiful blocks!
Oh Sew Tempting
/ December 9, 2015I’ve just posted some more 🙂
rutigt
/ December 10, 2015Exciting!
skalabara
/ December 9, 2015What lovely blocks! The color palette is wonderful. Looking forward to see more quilt progress.
Oh Sew Tempting
/ December 9, 2015It won’t be long before I get the final set. They are on their way 🙂