Midget Block number 86 is called Grandmother's Brooch. It is (gasp) hand pieced with 28 pieces. There are templates (shocking) supplied with the pattern as well as rotary cutting instructions. I was a bit confused by the directions for the red squares. Four were supposed to be cut at 1 3/8 inches while the other four were 1 3/8 by 1 5/8. I tried the smaller size, but could not make that work so ended up cutting new squares at the larger size, but made them square, because that is the way I think squares should be.
Lizzie was kind enough to pose with the finished block for me, she is fast asleep again now and snoring up a storm. Too much excitement I guess, seeing such a remarkable hand sewn block in person.
Great job on that block. Thanks for the heads up on the possible issues in the pattern.
ReplyDeletewow! that's a lot of little seams.
ReplyDeleteVery cute! A lot of hand piecing... but worth it!
ReplyDeleteYour little block was beautifully stitched! Lizzie is adorable posing with it.
ReplyDeleteYour little block is so cute and so is Lizzie. She makes an adorable model for it!
ReplyDeleteLove it, I'm particularly a fan of red, yellow, and blue together. This looks great. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful block, fabulous fabrics & super cute Lizzie!
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