I've completed my Benjamin Biggs Block 2.
Benjamin Biggs is a free BOM offered by Gay at sentimentalstitches.net and Brenda at dearjane.com .
Then there is block number 1. I was trimming my blocks to take blog photos. If you take a look at the bottom right corner of block 1 below, that isn't a thread. I trimmed it 2 inches short. If you follow the imaginary line up the side of the block, it is going to be too close to use in my quilt. I could just log cabin more fabric on all 4 sides just like Jane Stickle did in the original Dear Jane quilt, but I couldn't leave well enough alone. I tried using my seam ripper to selvage that red fabric I wanted to use. That was working out fine when I noticed that the red had faded onto the background fabric when I sprayed it with water to remove my placement lines. So I've started again. After stitching on it last night, I think that fabric is too thin and it is fraying like crazy, so I am going to prep another block and start over again. I've reduced my blocks to 75%. I also did block number 1 in the full size.
Yesterday was a crazy weather day. The sun was out until early afternoon. Then we had sleet and freezing rain and a little snow. Today it is in the 40s and things are starting to melt.
Hope you are finding some time to stitch today!
Thanks for stopping by for a visit!
Oh no...such a dilemma - evidently that block was sending you some sort of message - maybe it was meant to be about rethinking that red fabric...everytime I start to applique after back basting, the thought is always there about cutting the background by accident..
ReplyDeleteWell Jan from Sew and Sow Farm sent me I signed up for your emails. Looking forward to reading them.
ReplyDeleteI have seen several blogs featuring these blocks... they are gorgeous! They look like they require a lot of patience...
ReplyDeleteI applaud you for your patience with block #1!!!
It is a gorgeous block LuAnn. Keeping my fingers crossed this next one will work out. I need to check out that BB BOM. Looks very interesting!
ReplyDeletexo jan
Oh, so sorry about your trouble/dilemma! But I love your blocks!! I'm working on mine - had some other projects to finish, but hope to finish blocks 1 & 2 before #3 comes out!
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I hate it when a project starts out like that. Maybe you got it all out and it will be smooth sailing for now on.
ReplyDeleteOh, my goodness, LuAnn. I admire your tenacity! I think I might have tossed it in a closet and locked the door after all that! : )
ReplyDeleteYour new header is FANTASTIC! You should be teaching classes. Benny is Looking good!
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