Monday, 18 July 2011

DQS 11 - testing!

DQS 11 - test block by fionapoppy
DQS 11 - test block, a photo by fionapoppy on Flickr.
I decided to try a test block for my DQS quilt. I had planned to do a block called Air Castle but that is HSTs and because the block is so small I was worried that the print would be broken up and look dodgy. This block is called Night Vision and uses flying geese instead.
I'm pretty pleased with how this turned out because you need to sew partial seems (quite new to me) to get it made up. I only had to rip out 1 little seem while making this :)
This is no longer a test block. It is officially block 1 - Yay!

This is a little sketch of my idea for the quilt

 

If I haven't replied to any comments on my last post I'm sorry. I went to visit my Mum for a few days, armed with just my iphone, and after a few hours browsing online I realised I'd brought the wrong charger and the phone was caput for the rest of the time I was there. Now I'm not sure who I've replied to and who I haven't! 

Edited! Just remembered I've finally managed to finish my Block-a-Palooza quilt top. This is destined for my youngest son's bed - when I eventually get it quilted :)

Posted by Fiona @ Poppy Makes at 03:48

9 comments:

  1. Canadian Abroad18 July 2011 at 04:15

    The test block is perfect, and so is your son's quilt top. You really do make gorgeous things, Fiona!

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  2. Sarah18 July 2011 at 04:19

    Oh fiona I'l really loving your DQS 11 plan! The first block you've done is brilliant :-)

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  3. Helen18 July 2011 at 04:33

    Love your test block for DQS#11 Fiona!!!

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  4. Isisjem18 July 2011 at 04:50

    That test block is fab. If it's not destined for the quilt what a great mug rug it would make?

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  5. Sadie18 July 2011 at 05:04

    Love your little DQS block, it is lovely. Those elephants are brilliant :-)
    Your quilt top looks great :-) really like the colours, I'm sure your son will love it :-)

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  6. Unknown18 July 2011 at 05:09

    Wow! That block is really stunning. I can't wait to see the whole thing, it looks amazing!

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  7. Judith, Belfast18 July 2011 at 06:28

    Fab dqs design - really love the elephant print. It's gonna look amazing. As does your son's quilt top! Beautiful!

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  8. Nicky18 July 2011 at 12:30

    Great block and looking forward to more! It will be brilliant!

    Your son is lucky or will be when it's quilted.

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  9. Mrs Flying Blind...19 July 2011 at 10:56

    I think my fingers are too big for the DQS!!
    This is going to look stunning!

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