My June Chookshed Challenge update

Here I am, the last day of the month, linking up with my own challenge.  I really have sewn a lot this month, but I didn't get around to "Me Without You" until two days ago.  I just kept tetter-tottering on what layout I wanted.  I never really cared for the original designer's layout.  

I drafted up rough cutting instructions.  Yep, that is my pattern.

They came from this computer sketch I drafted.  The blue squares indicate where the embroidered blocks would go.

I started cutting, sewing, and pressing...

... and ended up with these blocks.

The blocks are not all completed yet, but this is the direction I am headed.

I will put a little 1" finished frame around all the girl blocks.  As of now I have only chosen which fabrics to frame each of them in.  I am using blues, yellows, greens, and pinks.

This photo shows how much work is really left.  I am also considering a pieced or applique' border.  It is looking square right now, but I will make it into a rectangle.

I am using the cathedral window, fold back the curve and stitch it down method.  That is why some of the unfinished blocks just have slits of blue color.

This is the designer's layout.  I just wanted something different.  This is my friend Shirley's quilt.

15 Minutes Report

Linking up today with Chookshed End of June Challenge and 15 minutes to stitch.