One of my goals for the coming year is to finish up sewing projects that I've already started.
Today I am focusing on my Civil War quilt project. In case you are not aware,
Barbara Brackman has a Civil War Quilt-along posted on her blog until July of 2012.
Each post features a true story shared from the diaries and letters of those who lived during the Civil War, along with the pattern for a new 8" quilt block. Participants can learn about the Civil War and also learn to piece non-traditional quilt blocks from the past.
Block 3 entitled "Seven Sisters" represents the first seven states to form the Confederacy. The pattern features seven five point stars, but I opted to use a six point star instead. Each star is appliqued to the background fabric.
Not my favorite block to make, but it is finished:)
May you always Sew in Peace!
I like your block :)
ReplyDeleteand look I have the same book!
I know is a very old book since I brought it when it came out and wanted to start quilting LOL
that long ago. WOW
Have a nice day, Sandra
Marta
Hi Sandy:) I'm still around, wow what a year 2011 was, hopefully I can sew more in 2012:) I love your civil war block I collect civil war fabrics. Happy New Year to you!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! That was one of 3 blocks I decided not to do! Yours looks great. Your fabric choices are perfect. Good luck on the rest. I have about 7 to go! It's well worth the effort.
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