Sunday, May 11, 2008

Civil War...

So I keep working very slowly and with these blocks it works out to about one per day getting done. Why couldn't I have finger/joint issues when I had the quilting slump? I did get some work done and a decision made...

Here are the blocks I got done over the last week.

D Pg91 Thousands of Diamonds D pg53 Victuals



Thousands of Diamonds D Pg. 91 and Victuals D Pg.53

D Pg33 March to Winter Quarters

March To Winter Quarters LL Pg. 33

On thing I decided on was the sashing for my quilts. At least one of them anyway. I found a lovely color called Civil War Natural to use. I'm still deciding on the corner stones and the border, but see what you think?

If I had used this for all the background and light sections, it may have looked a bit dull and dark, but I'm using much lighter creme and shirting, so the blocks still pop against the darker sashing...or so I think.

H1 Peek-A-Boo...another Dear Jane block. Very simple one and easy to do with lots of color pop! If you want to see how easy it was to construct, follow the Flickr mosaic to the Dear Jane Misc. group and follow the instructions. It really wasn't hard at all and easy to assemble on your own.

9 comments:

Carol said...

Judy those blocks are just awesome and I really like that sashing choice. You're right...the blocks really pop.

julieQ said...

Love your blocks!! Wonderful colors and I like your background. I am sorry for your hands hurting, dang it anyway!

atet said...

That sashing is absolutely perfect for the blocks.

Karen said...

I agree with your choice for the sashing.

YankeeQuilter said...

So sorry the hands are hurting. the sashing looks wonderful. Makes the blocks pop. I finally broke down and got the CW books...another project!

Wendy said...

The sashing is going to be just the right touch for these blocks. It shows them off nicely.

Quilts And Pieces said...

Oh baby do I love those blocks you did. And I LOVE that fabric for the sashing! Where did you find it? It is awesome!

Lynn Dykstra said...

These blocks are turning out so well. I really like your sashing choice too.
Take care of your hands!

Lea said...

Your CW blocks are so beutiful together! I love them!
and your Baby Jane is adorable. :-)