After doing my little project swap this month, my Number 2 was WORK ON THE FISH QUILTS. Work on at least one of the quilts. It would be nice to have a finish, but any progress is good.
Well, definitely no finish, but plenty of progress on the Rainbow Scrap Challenge bright blocks. I already had fourteen blocks completed and wanted to get the rest prepped to stitch down at Scrub Stitchin’ next month. That would be another ten blocks, as my plan was to make two donation quilts from these blocks, each with twelve blocks.
However, I have now decided that fourteen blocks on each quilt will be better, giving a bit more length. So, another fourteen blocks will be required.
Ta da! All fused down, ready to sit and stitch. I was in two minds as to whether to make the orange tropical fish, as they are a bit fiddly, but in the end Mick talked me into it. I’m glad, as they are cute. They are the only two blocks that are identical, as they will be on different quilts and orange works well. The eyes on the small fish will be embroidered, as they are too fiddly to appliqué.
All threads have been matched, ready to go. Maybe a spool or two will be emptied? Here’s hoping.
Everything is now kitted up in its tub, including the fabric for the joining blocks and borders. With a bit of luck I will have two completed flimsies by the end of Scrub Stitchin’, unless I get totally sick and tired or stitching appliqué.
The batik fish will have to wait for another day.
13 comments:
All fish look great and it good to have everything ready for the retreat.
Oh these are lovely! And yes, the three orange fish are so cute. Good to have the project all kitted up and ready to go. xx
That's a fun project....and yes, the little fishies are very cute!
Seeing these delightful fish makes me want to make some too!
Great fishies. They will make a very colourful shoal across your quilt top.
Love your fish - funnily I have just finished the remaining blocks for mine - I'm only doing one top - but decided 30 blocks was an OK size. You are right - those goldfish are painful...and the Xray fish is a bit too...never mind - I only have eyes on the last 10 to do and it might be a top at one of my March retreats too.
I have really enjoyed my fish and might also make a less bright one ... later.
What a wonderful project, I love these fish and really want to sew some myself... a hug for you.
They look amazing. I hope you get them finished too.
Another 14 blocks? Ok. Since I totally followed your lead on this one last year, I will make another 14 (once I get the regular ones done). I can visually see why it needs more. Maybe I will add extra "water" space here and there instead of making that many more blocks. We shall see.
This is Chookshed number for me, so I don't know when it will pop up. We should have coordinated numbers.
This is so cute, and different...perfect for a little boy or a fisherman. :-) I know my 4yo grandson would love it! Have fun at Scrub Stitching, Janice!
Wonderful blocks Janice, looking forward to seeing your progress.
anxious to see the results from baradine after you have prepped all these lovely projects...oh that mural is gorgeous!
Your fish look amazing, such a great idea to get them prepped and ready to stitch at your retreat.
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