It’s amazing what turns up when I am looking for something else. Case in point: While I was out in my garage looking for goodness knows what, I found my flashlight. I also found some hand-pieced quilt blocks that I had temporarily set aside until I acquired enough patience and skill to forge on with the task. They had been completely forgotten. But there they were, neatly organized in a pizza box with all of the remaining fabric thoughtfully enclosed.
![IMG_1657[1]](http://lh3.ggpht.com/-L4NTniPVS08/UQC4MK22bOI/AAAAAAAACGw/3x3yXJB6ka0/s1600-h/IMG_1657%25255B1%25255D%25255B4%25255D.jpg "IMG_1657[1]")
The blocks are a traditional optical illusion pattern that I found on Quilter’s Cache called Cube Lattice.There are 10 pieces in each block that require inset seams. I believe I decreased the overall size of the block to 8 X 8 inches, which forced me to meticulously hand sew every tight and tiny seam. What was I thinking?
This is a close-up of one block. I have decided to make only nine of them. I have been taking them with me to work and stitching a seam or two during lunch. It is amazing how much does get done that way. Interestingly enough, the blocks don’t seem quite so difficult now.
![IMG_1659[1]](http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lFjYx38hLEw/UQC4OgcYqVI/AAAAAAAACHA/4L3QHcCuZAo/s1600-h/IMG_1659%25255B1%25255D%25255B6%25255D.jpg "IMG_1659[1]")
My Y seams are getting easier as well-they were quite overwhelming when looking at them as a whole. This is beautiful, Kay.
ReplyDeleteIf it wasn't for that phenomena of finding one thing when looking for something else I'd have to give up as I do lose track of things more often than I can reasonably explain. O.o
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful fabrics in the blocks!
Have a great evening!