En Provence link-up 5

ACTUAL COMPLETION OF PART 5 

Completed my 32 HSTs in no time.  I used the Magic Eight method, seen in Blossom Heart Quilts and on Gogle, which is the easiest for me.  I tried cutting from strips but it was too slippery with the Easy Angle Ruler.  To mark my large squares for stitching and cutting, I lay the top fabric on sandpaper, so no slipping.  After stitching the whole large block I press it flat before cutting the pieces apart.  I trim them to size before pressing them open, so only one edge needs trimming.  Then I press them open.  I hope this may help those of you who may be all thumbs or shaky like me.

Here are samples of my Parts 3 and 4.  Please pardon the lighting, done late at night. 

I'm feeing more on top of things now.  I hope you are all coming along nicely as well.

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En Provence Linkup 4

A LITTLE BIT SLOW

I have not had time to start on week 4 Tri-Rec blocks yet, but I'm familiar with them and have chosen my fabrics.

These are the last few blocks for week 3. They are going like magic now that my tuned up machine is home and purring like a kitten.

I  hope you are all enjoying the Mystery process. I'm linking up with Bonnie Hunter at  

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En Provence linkup 3

PART ONE EST TOUT FINI 

I know it's half English and half French, but it say it all.  Late last night I finished my 110 neutral 4-patch blocks.  Here they are in all their non glory.  I,had to put them on something bright so you could at least see the size of the pile.

My pieces for part two have been cut and are waiting for piecing until my regular machine gets home, which will be on THURSDAY!  Apparently it will be better than new and at a very reasonable price.  This old machine has begun squeaking in protest, but that problem will have to be up to the new owner.

This is the start I have made on the beautiful purples.  

I inherited some beautiful purples foe some unknown soul and am very grateful.  Can't wait to finish the 84 blocks for part three.

I hope all of you are doing well on your mystery blocks.  My only problem is that Friday comes too soon. Or is Monday the pressure day?  I am learning to deal with the pressure by just plowing along.  

Even though I'm from New England I must say "See y'all next week."  

 

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Linking up with Bonnie Hunter at   Quiltville's Quips and Snips