Friday 27 January 2023

SAS . My blocks have sailed.

 Okay, so our official sit n sew day for my Storm at Sea quilt SAL isn’t until February. You know what it’s like when it is all cut out and you just want to sew. I have been playing with my block of a ship. I’m glad I did it at home because it took me hours. I think these harder blocks need a lot of concentration.

Anyway, this is the block I wanted to start on. It’s the 9” one.

It took about an hour to find all the pieces and lay them out ready for sewing.

It is looking a bit of a mess.

Well the ships mast is done and some of the boat part too. This was about another hours work. I’m not sure how the overall quilt will look but I will give it a go.

Well, obviously I am getting tired as this isn’t quite right. Oopsie 

Jack has been used many times while making this block but wow it’s looking good. I am happy. I can see the boat. There are a few eye spy blocks too to keep the kids amused. 



14 comments:

Dorian said...

You're doing a great job Jo! This quilt pattern would be perfect for my niece. She is getting married soon and the fiance has a sailboat they've been sailing on.

Marti said...

That is going to be a beauty. I love the little boat in the middle. It looks like a fun QAL.

Karen's Korner said...

How exciting seeing your "vision" coming to reality.

Mari said...

Oh wow! Never would have thought to make a boat out of storm at sea! Can't wait for the rest of the quilt, however fussy it may be.

loulee said...

Very exciting to see your drawings come to life as a quilt block.

jude's page said...

Well done for persevering Jo

Lin said...

Thats fun- I love the addition of the ship. xx

Maria said...

Lots of patience to make your block.
Looks great !

Janet O. said...

Very clever design, but looks really challenging.
I don't think I'd get it right if I was wide awake, let alone tired.

Ondrea said...

Wow! A lot of work! I don't think I could cope lol. Looking great.

Helenchaffin said...

great designing & creating your own block design& see it comes to life,it's going to be a beautiful quilt!

Denice Barker said...

This is a really interesting take and I'm excited to see how it works out.

kiwikid said...

Great block Jo, I think I would have chucked it!!

Chookyblue...... said...

Fiddly but looks like it was worth the effort......they look great.........