I had a bit of child-free time today and got quite a few cross blocks made. I put together the four Schoenrock Cross blocks for my Pillow Talk Swap 10 cushion - feedback on the first on Flickr was positive so I soldiered on with the other three. I really love the secondary pattern created by the green bits. I'm hoping my partner still likes it, because I've got some ideas on how I want to quilt this baby :o) Still playing around with placement, but I think this is my favorite arrangement so far.
In a moment of perfect timing, my copy of Tula Pink's City Sampler book arrived (finally!) just as I finished putting these together. I've been not so patiently waiting for it to turn up, so I got stuck in straight away and made my first couple of blocks.
Block 1
Block 2
These little guys are totally addictive - they are 6.5" blocks so some pretty teeny piecing, but it is loads of fun picking fabric for each block. I think I'll make a few more tonight :o)
xx Jess
I love those cross blocks - I'm thinking of asking for them in my bee so that I can make cushions. How long would you say each one takes? I don't want to piss people off ;-)
ReplyDeleteLove the cross blocks! In a Japanese + and x bee, I need to think about primary and secondary patterns! Thanks for the inspiration...
ReplyDeleteI think one of the reasons I love your work is the amazing fabric choices you make! I love these blocks! You must have an amazing stash of fabric!
ReplyDeleteLove your cushion blocks. Di x
ReplyDeletefar out Jess, those cross blocks are just fabulous, you've chosen such perfect fabrics for them. Is that your AusModBee block (or it is right now anyway?, I keep changing my mind, I should have asked for January!!).
ReplyDeleteIs the Tula Pink book awesome? I haven't bought it yet, it's on my list. Love your fabrics for those blocks too - I've got a little bit of Birds + the Bees squirreled away, in the purple colourway. Gorgeous work.
Love your cushion blocks and don't believe what Charlotte wrote, she lives to piss people off ;-)
ReplyDeletewhat??! child free?? those are such nice days from time to time! :) You used the time well. I really like the red and white block. Too cool for school. :)
ReplyDeleteTeehee what Kelly said! Just wondering which bee she is taking about as I am in one of them!
ReplyDeleteThat aside I love it all and echo comments about your fabric choices. So want to make some Schoenrock Cross blocks too - should I ?
Oooh, fantastic blocks. Really like the flea market fancy.
ReplyDeleteWhat fab blocks! I love the green and the grey secondary patterns
ReplyDeleteLove the effect of those Schoenrock Crosses, especially with the architextures
ReplyDeleteLove your cushion blocks, and the secondary pattern is such a great bonus!
ReplyDeleteYour blocks are beautiful Jess!
ReplyDeleteThe cushion is going to look fantastic! And your Tula Pink blocks are great, so far I haven't given in to temptation and bought the book...if I wait long enough the hype will be over and I can forget about it ;) sounds good in theory!
ReplyDeleteEeeeeeeep. That's all I can say!! Oh okay then, the crosses are stunning...do you think someone who has only pp'd once could attempt the crosses?
ReplyDeleteI pretty much only have LOVELY LOVE LOVE IT! to say!
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