Section 8 from Stonefields has started. First are these four blocks which are very appropriately called The Hexagons. I'm not the perfectionist that Rebecca is, I didn't spend that much time EPPing my hexies. You can see my stitches but you have to look very closely at them.
The flower print is border fabric left from the Lady Jane quilt. I really like those flowers!
Another blue floral fabric.
I tried fussy cutting the leaf fabric. It didn't work like I had intended but you can see the leaves.
I also tried fussy cutting the dark blue fabric. Those little flowers aren't quite centered so I sewed them all closer to the center hexie so they would look more symmetrical.
The hexies are the 3/4" size which is the same size as the hexies that belong on the border. I haven't decided if I'm going to make the border the way the pattern says or not. I'll decide that when the blocks are actually sewn into the center flimsy and have the flying geese border.
Next are two blocks called Bull's Eye.
I've added a lot of yellow to these blocks in this section. They'll be interspersed among all the other blocks in the quilt, the yellow will just add some contrast to all the blues.
Here are a group of blocks named Hyde Park. These blocks are the same pattern as the very first four blocks pieced for Stonefields except that these four have little applique circles added.
Of course I had to fussy cut the circles for at least one of the blocks. These circles are the same fabric that I tried to fussy cut for the hexies.
There are several other blocks prepped for section 8 but these are the only blocks completed so far.
Stonefields is designed by Susan Smith.
Except for some of the background fabrics, the fabrics used are from my extensive blue stash.
13 comments:
The pops of yellow are perfect!
I really like those fabrics, and I am a big fan of hexies! Sarah quiltingbythesea
I love how you fussy cut your hexagons! This is going to be a fantastic quilt!
Beautiful blocks! Adding in a bit of yellow does make a nice accent to all that blue. You've made lots of progress.
Adding that splash of yellow sure brightens the blocks! Beautiful work!
Goodness, the fussy cuts are gorgeous, and those circles, wow!
First of all, thanks for calling me a “perfectionist” instead of “neurotic crazy person.” ;-). Your hexie rosettes are beautiful and those barely visible stitches are so neat and even. I could not see stitches at all at first, had to tap on the photo and zoom way in. I didn’t realize there were blocks with those hexie rosettes in them at the same size as the border! I’m going to have to switch back to making blocks again as I am still quite far behind with the “meat and potatoes” of the quilt. Love the tiny fussy cut circle appliqués with your stars.
Beautiful hexies and blocks. Adding a bit of yellow is perfect.
Oh what beautiful blues! Your fussy cuts are really nice. I really like the Hyde Park blocks. The little circles are a pleasant surprise and make the blocks cohesive with the others. Nicely done!
Wow - these are looking so good. This whole quilt just has been amazing me.
All these new blocks are lovely, and they look pretty perfect to me. Love all these fussy cuts and yellow accents! Thank you for sharing your beautiful work in progress and linking up.
Lots of great blocksmade in your beautiful blue colors highlighting your applique! Lots of nice little additions added!
Great blocks, Gretchen. I really love that little pop of yellow in the blues! Thanks for sharing with us at Monday Musings. Have a great weekend.
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