The blocks are 12 inches. Free patterns on her blog, the last Wednesday of the month. On Instagram - #westeringwomen
January's block was called Independence Square (the curvy look is not deliberate!):
These Japanese wovens are very loosey goosey to work with. I can see how they are so popular with hand piecers in Japan. I will add some more indigo blues as I go along. I aim to make an understated quilt with at least a little muslin in each block.
February's block is Indian Territory. Very straightforward to piece. My eye wants to flip a few pieces to rearrange the block into a Sawtooth Star, however! Maybe it's all the stars last year doing Stars in a Time Warp!
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Beautiful blocks. I love those Japanese fabrics, but they are a challenge to piece sometimes. I didn't like the first block I made so I am starting over. I'm also making 9" blocks, well, as long as Barbara keeps them simple that is!
ReplyDeleteIt's funny you say this Wendy because I am thinking of starting over. What I aim to be calm and sweet is looking... dull. One block a month though is quite manageable!
DeleteThese are lovely! your fabric choices are wonderful - and the touch of aqua gives it a nice lift!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Deletegreat blocks. I like your pallet and that solid muslin - which color is it? it's great.
ReplyDeleteI picked up my pattern last night and that will be on the list for next week. I like the fabrics you are using. I think they do look calm, and not dull at all! ~desertskyquilting
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