Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Hop to It: "Spring Reel"

It has been a busy couple of weeks! My husband had three weeks off from work and so we've been getting to spend lots of family time together. We did some hiking, took a family vacation to the peninsula (visiting the beautiful town of Sequim), celebrated my husband's birthday, and generally just had a great time being together. The boys have been in heaven getting to spend so much time with papa!

There hasn't been much crafting during this time, but I'm starting to get back into some evening stitching and I finally have another Hop to It block to share. Yay!

This is block four, "Spring Reel":

Hop to It block 4: Spring Reel
It was pretty straightforward. I needleturned everything but the little circle in the center (go, go Perfect Circles-- LOVE that tool!). It's taken a couple of years, but I'm finally feeling more confident about my pointy-points. I'm definitely managing to make them more consistent and more pointy these days. Just so long as they don't need to be too pointy-- then they kind of stress me out still.

It feels good to be getting back into the saddle on this project and do a little bit of catch up. With this block is complete, I'm now only two behind schedule.
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9 comments:

  1. Anne at Film and ThreadJuly 28, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    That is such a pretty block. Your applique skills never cease to amaze me!

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  2. YvetteJuly 28, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    It looks great! This quilt is going to be a beauty,

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  3. BunnyJuly 28, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    It looks terrific! Beautiful applique.

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  4. Josie McRazieJuly 28, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Summer has a tenancy of doing that to all of us!! There is nothing like family time! But the square is beautiful and you will get back on track! I have faith in you!!

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  5. VickyJuly 29, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Love the colors of this block. So pretty. Your applique is, as always, fabulous! So jealous of your talent. I'm glad you are having family time!

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  6. KarenJuly 30, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Now that sounds like the perfect family vacation and one perfect block!

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  7. Carrie P.July 30, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Great block. Looking good as always!!!
    Sequim looks like a lovely place. Was the lavender blooming or was it too late?

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  8. ZonnahAugust 7, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    I had to chuckle a little about anne's comment because boy is she going to be impressed with your work when she gets her quilt back.

    I love the colors in this block.

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  9. M and M plus 3August 8, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Don't you really like those Perfect Circles? I was lucky enough to take 3 classes with Karen. That is where she turned me on to them. Your applique is beautiful.

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