Three more Magic of Christmas blocks have been released. I had some sewing time this weekend and completed blocks 14 and 16. Block 14 in the photo above was a struggle for me. There were lots of bias edges and little points to match up, and my units weren't coming out a uniform size. I starched the fabric ahead of time, used a quarter inch seam allowance and pressed my seams open. Things didn't go together as perfectly as I like, but I suppose in the grand scheme of things it won't be too noticeable.
Block 16 was somewhat better, but that little 2 1/2 inch star in the middle of the block was a doozy to get right. My little stars reminded me of the Buggy Barn Crazy Stars, are any of you familiar with them? lol They are pretty wonky in an amusing and whimsical fashion. That's what mine are as well. Right….
Here are all the blocks I have made so far on the design wall. I love the combination of red and green for this quilt. I think I will make six more red blocks and five more green ones. I like the diagonal setting and will separate the blocks with a narrow lattice. I am thinking of doing scrappy setting squares in various background fabrics and if I can fine a nice red and green border fabric I will go with that, otherwise I will use a red small scale print.
Hope you all had a good weekend. I decompressed from the Disnleyland trip and occupied myself with tidying, laundry and a bit of sewing.
30 responses to “Blocks 14 &16 The Magic of Christmas”
Love them all together. It is going to be really pretty combo. Good job!
Mary
Love them all together. It is going to be really pretty combo. Good job!
Mary
Love them all together. It is going to be really pretty combo. Good job!
Mary
Your red and green blocks look wonderful on your design wall. It will be a beautiful holiday quilt. May this week be more peaceful (and pieceful) for us all!
Your red and green blocks look wonderful on your design wall. It will be a beautiful holiday quilt. May this week be more peaceful (and pieceful) for us all!
Your red and green blocks look wonderful on your design wall. It will be a beautiful holiday quilt. May this week be more peaceful (and pieceful) for us all!
Really like the idea of scrappy setting triangles.
Have a blessed Thanksgiving with your family.
Really like the idea of scrappy setting triangles.
Have a blessed Thanksgiving with your family.
Really like the idea of scrappy setting triangles.
Have a blessed Thanksgiving with your family.
I love how all your blocks look together and like the idea how you will finish the quilt top.
I love how all your blocks look together and like the idea how you will finish the quilt top.
I love how all your blocks look together and like the idea how you will finish the quilt top.
they are lovely and i love the diagonal setting!
they are lovely and i love the diagonal setting!
they are lovely and i love the diagonal setting!
the blocks look great………
the blocks look great………
the blocks look great………
Love where you’re going with the setting of the blocks!
Love where you’re going with the setting of the blocks!
Love where you’re going with the setting of the blocks!
Looking good !
Looking good !
Looking good !
The colors & the diagonal setting are looking great! Your plans for the finishing touches sound great!
The colors & the diagonal setting are looking great! Your plans for the finishing touches sound great!
The colors & the diagonal setting are looking great! Your plans for the finishing touches sound great!
Your blocks look great! Can’t wait to see what border you find.
Your blocks look great! Can’t wait to see what border you find.
Your blocks look great! Can’t wait to see what border you find.