I made progress this week -- Deana

I am SO EXCITED to have finally made some quilting progress.  Below are photo updates of what I accomplished this week.
I spent most of the week creating this next block for my "Quilted Barns".  This block goes in the Daughters of Dorinda Mystery project.  I am pleased with how it is coming along.  All of the tiny bridge pieces were turned under and glued together until I could stitch them down.  I still have about 1/3 left to hand stitch.  I will also add some thread painted thinner bars to add more detail to the bridge. 

I further intend to applique a horse and buggy on the road. 

I put a plastic spoon in the picture to give you an idea how tiny those bridge pieces are.

Below are three blocks that are partially done for the Block Lotto this month.  I need to get to a copy center to get an accurate template for template A.  My printer chops off the bottom edge of it, so I will have to get the template another way.  I would LOVE to win this quilt.  It is so me!  I have three more blocks cut out and want to do a total of 9.

Next are three blocks for my Omigosh quilt.  I loved the one I made for Linda so much that I just must have one for myself.  These blocks will finish at 4 1/2" each.  (spoon dimension again).

Next, I completed one more Dear Jane block.  I think it is SO DARN CUTE!   

F-5 is called Parcheesi.  It took me 1 hour and 42 min. today and has 25 pieces. 

I paper pieced and hand appliqued it.

I have spent a total of 60 hours and 50 min on my Dear Jane Quilt

So far it has 1,513 pieces.

Weekly Progress Report:

1.  This week I got my February blocks for "Granny Went Star Crazy" completed with an additional 3 blocks to work ahead a little.  When the quilt is done, each background fabric around the stars will all match although each star will have a different background.

2.  I cut out two months worth of pieces/strips to begin sewing Omigosh (a Priceless Quilter's new project).

Here is a photo of what my friend's Omigosh quilt looks like.  The picture just doesn't cut it; it is spectacular!  The little squares are 1/2" finished.  It's truly incredible.  My friend Linda and I are sharing fabrics.  I have all the dark pieces and she is providing all the lights (all from our stash).

3. I began appliqueing my first Dorinda block.  It still needs 3 more yellow ovals and all the green to be completed.  I am very happy with the purple flowers instead of using red.

4.  I pieced my 3rd Dorinda block.

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My Priceless Quilt Group is also starting a "Dear Jane" quilt along with the Cornwagon.  We pay $35 to join the "Support Group" at the Cornwagon Quilt Co. AND purchase the "Dear Jane" program (an online download) to get the patterns.  The project is planning a two year span to complete.  Here are some links I found to wonderful "Dear Jane" quilts:

Here's the main  web site.

I LOVE the border on this one -- it is not like the traditional quilt but it reminds me more of the border I fell in love with from the Springville Quilt Show.

I will very likely do my border more like this one. The fabric layout gives it an oblong oval shape rather than a crisp triangle shape.  I will, however, still make the original triangular blocks in the border, only with a twist.


I like the colors and solid background look in this one. I can't decide between this look or the shirtings look. Shirtings are more my taste.  Also, this site has wonderful photos of her progress which will help me on my journey.

This one is called Rainbow Jane and it is REALLY talking to me! I can't see myself doing the bright colors, but I may consider using the colors in the civil war fabrics and placing them in color coordinated sections such as this quilt has done.

I really like this one too.

 Cindy's is probably my favorite!

Here is Dear Jane's Little Sister and natquilt.com and sandya and karen