Craftsy BOM 2015

[Missie]

I don't really do any quilting.  I've only made 1 in my whole life but I always sing up to the quilting courses in the hope that I will one day do one.  I love the Jinny Beyer one, just cos it was a bit different and I wanted to make it for my in-laws as a thank you gift (they have been utterly fantastic since DH & I split) but the kit was too expensive.  I looked for other fabrics that I could buy and build up the stash slowly but nope, nothing doing.  Then I just happened to be on the site on Black Friday last year and the kit was half price so I purchased it.

I have finally got around to starting it (with a little bit of help  )  I have handsewn it but I'm not sure I will continue as I'm worried it won't hold up;  however, it is nice to have a little project that I can do in front of the telly, so maybe I will!

But here is my first block.  It's not perfect, but I'm happy with it 

[BrendaP]

Those Jinny Beyer are really nice aren't they.  It's very difficult to find anything else suitale for some of her projects.

[Lowena]

Lovely, Missy. I couldn't do anything in front of the tv ( insufficient light or concentration ) but if you can, well done you 

[Missie]

Those Jinny Beyer are really nice aren't they.  It's very difficult to find anything else suitale for some of her projects.

I just loved that it was a black background rather than white and the colours in it are gorgeous. 

I am struggling with it being dark, but I have a really bright spotlight lamp so that helps quite a bit!

[Sandra]

It's looking good, Missie. 

I love those shades of turquoise/peacock blue.
I googled Jinny Beyer and searched 'images'...Oooh, they're nice aren't they? Lots of lovely blues, greens and purples. I've just pinned some on my Pinterest page. Some great designs. Skyscape and Stony Creek are especially lovely.

Sandra.
xxx

[Ploshkin]

That's lovely and well put together.
Don't worry about your hand sewing not holding up.  If you think about it, on the finished quilt there is no strain on the seams and the lines of stitching cross over each other as you join the shapes, blocks and rows together.  The final quilting also holds things together.  I think it would be difficult for even the most poorly sewn quilt to come apart and your sewing is most definitely not in that category.  Don't give up on it. It will be a lovely gift.

[Lowena]

Hmmm... not sure about that Ploshy, I've noticed that my Kaffe Fassett quilt has come apart in a couple of places, despite being machine pieced and quilted and not having been used much 

[rubywishes]

Missie that is a lovely block, very striking. Do continue with it, I reckon it will be a stunner!

[Acorn]

That's really lovely Missie - and beautifully done.  Usually the two things that put a quilt at risk of coming apart are cheap thread that breaks, and fraying material without big enough seam allowances.

Hmmm... not sure about that Ploshy, I've noticed that my Kaffe Fassett quilt has come apart in a couple of places, despite being machine pieced and quilted and not having been used much 

That must be really upsetting!   

[Missie]

Don't worry about your hand sewing not holding up.  If you think about it, on the finished quilt there is no strain on the seams and the lines of stitching cross over each other as you join the shapes, blocks and rows together.  The final quilting also holds things together.  I think it would be difficult for even the most poorly sewn quilt to come apart and your sewing is most definitely not in that category.  Don't give up on it. It will be a lovely gift.

So glad you said that because that is what I was thinking.   

[maliw]

That is lovely, I watched the Jinny Beyer BOM and thought what lovely colours they were. I'm sure the kit sold out at the beginning so they must have restocked and then not sold all the kits. Well done you for spotting a bargain and I'm sure your hand sewing will hold out, don't doubt yourself and your abilities, you're doing a great job.

[Deafoldbat]

I have handsewn it but I'm not sure I will continue as I'm worried it won't hold up

Very small stitches, and/or backstitch Why wouldn't it last a reasonable time? Quilts were made before there were machines, and are made to be used, not stuffed in a cupboard 'for best'.

[Lilian]

It's lovely Missie, and I think if you used backstitch it actually stands more chance of lasting.  Great work it will be stunning when it's finished.  Well done!

[maliw]

I'm sure that Jinny Beyer hand sews a lot of her stuff as I think she mentioned sewing on a plane.

[Lantana]

It's lovely and looks to be sewn well. It is a good feeling hand sewing and making the most of odd moments  ... keeps you in touch with the spirit of the original quilters (feel the sisterhood over the ages  ) It shouldn't all be about 'rush rush rush get it done yesterday'. Well done also on getting a bargain! Enjoy and keep us posted!

L