Quilty Stitches blocks 13 - 16

It gives me great pleasure to show you my final four blocks of "Quilty Stitches" by Little Miss Shabby.  Have you been sewing along with me?  You can click on the links below to access the instructions for each block from her website.

 

Blocks 1 - 4 | Blocks 5 - 8 | Blocks 9 - 12

 

Block 13 - the "Friendship Star" block

Block 14 - the "Pinwheel Star" block

Block 15 - the "Spool" block

Block 16 - the "Good Cheer" block

And this is how mine currently looks:

 

But I think that like any quilt, it needed some binding; so I added a black and white border to it which I think makes it pop:

I have seen a number of versions of finished projects.  Some have turned their Quilty Stitches into cushions, framed them, or mounted them on canvas.  Little Miss Shabby chose to mount hers on canvas and has provided instructions on how to do so here.  To see other's versions on Instagram, type #quiltystitches into your Instagram search.

I am yet to go shopping for a frame or a canvas...

Quilty Stitches blocks 9 - 12

Today I bring you another 4 of my "Quilty Stitches" blocks by Little Miss Shabby. 

Don't forget that you can click on the links below to access the patterns for each block from her website. Blocks 1-4 Blocks 5-8

Block 9 - the "Pinwheel" block

Block 10 - the "Playful Petals" block

Block 11 - the "Japanese X" block

Block 12 - the "Economy" block

And here is a progress shot of where I am up to so far.  Don't forget to tag me in your photos on Instagram @BendigoLioness as I would love to see your photos!

Quilty Stitches Blocks 5 - 8

Today I bring you another completed row of Little Miss Shabby's "Quilty Stitches" blocks. 

Just a reminder that you can download the patterns from her website by clicking on the links below if you would like to sew along with me.  Blocks 1-4 can be accessed here.

Block 5 - Lori Holt's "Barn" block

Block 5

Block 6 - the "Friendship Star" block

Block 6

Block 7 - the "Lone Star of Paradise" block

Block 7

Block 8 - the "Granny Square" block

Block 8

So now we are at the half way mark. 

 

Are you sewing along with me?  I'd love to see how you are going.  Please tag me on Instagram @BendigoLioness so that I can see your photo/s

 

Here is how mine is currently looking:

My half way progress shot

Quilty Stitches Blocks 1 - 4

I don't know about you, but I always tend to have a hand sewing project on the go for those days when I am confined to the couch.  Lately I started Little Miss Shabby's "Quilty Stitches". Although the official sew-a-long has now ended, the patterns are still available for download via Little Miss Shabby's website (links below).

 

Little Miss Shabby's "Quilty Stitches"Sampler Along.

This little cross stitch sampler features some popular quilt blocks - with each "block" measuring 1 3/4".  There are a total of 16 blocks.  All of the instructions of what equipment you will need can be found here.  I have decided to make my version in my own unique colour scheme which a friend described as being "wild & whacky, just like you Fiona".

I will endeavour to publish my updates in groups of 4 and will include a link to each block pattern in case you wish to join along with me.

Block 1 - the "Swoon" block

Block 1

Block 2 - the "Odd Fellows Chain" block 

Block 2

Block 3 - the "Rolling Stone" block

Block 3

Block 4 - the "Flying Geese" block

Block 4

As you can see I have decided to do little black and white checker box corner stones between each block.  Sarah Fielke once told me that when you are dealing with a lot of bright colours you need to use black and white neutrals to tone it down and to balance the eye.  I have also used a slightly lighter shade of teal to fill the background of my blocks.

 

Well I am finding that it is taking me approximately a week of "stitching during evening TV time" to complete 4 blocks - I have already stitched the border grid but you can always add this in at the end.  Would you like to join me?  Please tag me on Instagram @BendigoLioness so that I can see your photos.