I normally take a several week break between piecing rows but I wanted to get the center section completed. It wasn't fun and I had to force myself to keep going. Just a reminder, these blocks finish at 6".
Some blocks are brighter than others. That makes the quilt more interesting.
If you have a good memory, you will notice the octagon block is made with the same fabrics as block #18, the one with over 200 pieces. Remember, I've told you I can't seem to be able to count. I way over cut triangles for the other block so I used them up in this block. This beauty has 100 pieces in it.
The bottom left block is just one of those weird blocks Salinda threw in to use up fabric scraps. That's my opinion anyway.
The bottom right block has the largest number of pieces in this row, 112. I am very tired of 1/2" HST's!
The bottom left is another different block.
The bottom right is one of my favorite blocks. The pinwheel had more 1/2" HST's though.
The next section will be sewn separately then sewn to this section.
The triangle blocks on the center row will be added after the next section is attached but they are already pieced. I am so glad to have gotten this much completed this past sewing season!
Linking to - Show & Tell With Bambi, Fiber Tuesday, BOM's Away, Esther's Wednesday WOW!, Sew Fresh Quilts, My Quilt Infatuation, Finished or Not Friday, Confessions of a Fabric Addict, Crazy Mom Quilts, Quilting is More Fun Than Housework!
WOW. Just WOW. I am really impressed with that 87 piece star block at six inches.
ReplyDeleteWOW.
OK, I fully understand your post title now... this is looking amazing. But WOW, seriously... WOW.
ReplyDeleteYes, I am halfway finished with the piecing but I did feel halfway to Insane while doing it.
DeleteOh my goodness! These pieces are tiny and your blocks are beautifully constructed - you must be very proud of what you have achieved. Well done you!
ReplyDeleteSomeone told me Nearly Insane wouldn't be as challenging as Dear Jane was because the blocks are larger. WRONG! They are larger, 6" compared to 4 1/2" but so many, many more pieces. I am very proud of my achievement. I will be even prouder when the quilt is totally finished.
DeleteOh wow!! This is beautiful - and I just love the fabric colorways in each block - awesome!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I am using the blues I have on hand, no name collection, just an accumulation from over the years.
DeleteAbsolutely beautiful! There's just something about a blue and yellow quilt . . .
ReplyDeleteThank you. Blue is my favorite color and the yellow makes nice contrast.
DeleteOh my gosh this is a labour of love. It's really beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhen I finished the center row, I wasn't really feeling any love but now I am again. I'm going to take at least 3 weeks off from it. Hopefully by then I'll be ready to sew on her.
DeleteWow those are complex blocks! Love your colour choice!
ReplyDeleteThank you. Can you tell I like blues?
DeleteThis is looking amazing
ReplyDeleteYou are doing wonderful !
ReplyDeleteWowzer! Spectacular! Such a labor of love! Truly magnificent....and such eye candy for all on this foggy morning here! Thanks for sharing such a positive blog!
ReplyDeleteThanks Carrolyn. Was it a positive blog? I felt like I was crazy after finishing this center row. Hopefully your spring will come soon.
DeleteHow can finishing any block on that quilt not be positive? Lovely.....and hopeful to those of us who aren't quite so productive yet. But the shoveling has got to end soon!!!!!!!
DeleteJust lovely. Lovin' the blue and yellow.
ReplyDeleteGretchen - you have outdone yourself on this quilt! So pretty and such hard work and many many hours put into each block. A nice break from NI will maybe make you sane again! LOL
ReplyDeleteI need a break from it, that's for sure. I have different projects that need to be caught up on. By the time they're done, I'll be ready to become Insane again.
DeleteYou are doing an outstanding job. You should be proud of yourself. It is named correctly! LOL
ReplyDeleteI was so tired of this quilt when I finished this row. I didn't even like it anymore. Now I can look at it and like it again. There are still a lot of blocks to be pieced. I will really be glad when this quilt is finished. I don't know if I'll ever make a quilt with these tiny of pieces again.
DeleteGiven all the different patterns in the blocks, I'm really impressed with how balanced the quilt looks. Your fabric choices have a LOT to do with that, I think. With all those seams, that 's going to be one warm quilt!
ReplyDeleteWhen I piece a block, I look at the blocks that are in the area of the new block and plan accordingly. She probably will be a warm quilt but this quilt is never going to be used for sleeping, at least in my lifetime. She's going to hang on a wall and be admired.
DeleteIt looks stunning, such a lot of work, well done for not giving up on it - I know I would of by now!
ReplyDeleteI'm too stubborn to quit. I'll persevere and someday I'll have a lovely quilt that I will look at and think, "I can't believe I made it!" I don't know if I'll ever make a quilt with such tiny pieces again though.
DeleteThis quilt is absolutely magnificent! I particularly love that 87 piece star. It is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you, she took a long time to piece but turned out nicely.
DeleteThis is just too fabulous! I can't even imagine entertaining the idea of starting this one.
ReplyDeleteIf you do start it, just be prepared for her to take awhile to piece.
DeleteWonderful! Those blocks look very complex, I love your 87 (!?!?) pieced star!
ReplyDeleteThe pieced star has been the most remarked on block in this row. I like her too.
DeleteFabulous progress, Gretchen. You should be so proud of your work!!!
ReplyDeleteI am proud of the blocks I've completed so far but I just feel exhausted about her right now.
DeleteJust wow...that's all I can say!
ReplyDeleteThis is already looking gorgeous! Well done! Hope you feel charged to keep going after you take a break. This will be a treasure!
ReplyDeleteI just need several week to recover and complete some other projects. I think I'll be ready to go again in a month.
DeleteStunning! And it's not even quilted yet! Gorgeous and great progress. Enjoy! ;^)
ReplyDeleteWow! Those blocks are nearly insane!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, no wonder you need a break from it after piecing a few blocks! This quilt will be an amazing accomplishment!
ReplyDeleteThese blocks are amazing. Thanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your inspiration last monday and your link to Show and Tell Monday !! Bambi hug
ReplyDeleteWhoa, Gretchen! Look at your NI!! Having done a Dear Jane, I feel your desire to push through against the weariness of it. :) Nice to be on the downhill side, now, though. Your value play with the color scheme is really turning out nicely.
ReplyDeleteI was so tired of this quilt when I finished the center row, I hated it! Now I'm enjoying and like it again. Hopefully the rest of the rows won't be so tiring. When I piece each block, I look at the block it is going to be beside and try not to use the same fabrics and make the block a nice contrast.
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