Wednesday 22 February 2012

My 3 Number Ones!

I've just realised there are several ways you could interpret that title!!  Sorry *snigger*

The number 1's I'm referring to are my first Stained QAL blocks:


Sarah's instructions for this techincal pattern have been absolutely brilliant.  

There are 11 fqs in total, all cut up into precise measurements.  I'm using Kona Charcoal for my sashing, and apart from a momentary blip, when my brain stubbornly refused to keep up, I got number 1 blocks, a, b & c chain pieced without incident.

I really like how these fabrics are coming together.  The remaining blocks will be different from these number 1s.  No chance of getting bored!

I'll leave you with an embarrassing story. 

Yesterday I had to tell my daughter's orthodontist that our dog is in fact a goat in disguise!!  He seemed completely unphased at the news that our dog had eaten one of her retainers at the weekend (perhaps Poppy was trying it on for size!), especially when we were told it would be £47 to replace it!  

What an expensive dog!! And there was me thinking she was a reformed character!

18 comments:

  1. I wouldn't have though that would be a tasty snack!!

    Those blocks are gorgeous, I love the colours and fabric combos!

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  2. love your stained qal block, they are fun to make arn't they

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  3. The blocks are beautiful - the dog is skating on thin ice!

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  4. Wow looks great. Was looking forward to seeing more.

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  5. Funny story - not waiting for it to reappear then!?

    Your Stained Pink is lovely and blue!

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  6. Lovely number ones! Say no more ;) Di xo

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  7. Love your number ones ;) have you recovered the retainer?

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  8. Poppy! What are you doing?
    Your number ones are looking fab! Its killing me writing that at all. The prints you are using are great for this pattern!

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  9. Your #1s are looking fabulous dahling. As for Poppy, why was the retainer somewhere she could eat it in the first place? ;o)

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  10. Great looking Number 1's hehehe :-) Naughty pup... Expensive naughty pup...

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  11. Those blocks are lovely, I am still cutting. Oh and your coasters and the rest of the project from yesterday are beautiful too.

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  12. I have to admit stained glass quilts were not a fave so I haven't joined in this QAL......however, yours is breathtaking Judith, it looks SO contemporary and I just love that fabric combo.(In fact, I am going to pin it)

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  13. What on earth was Poppy thinking?!! Oh, sorry, I forgot, dogs don't think of anything when they're eating except where they can get more! Love your blocks! (You haven't had three top selling singles then?!)

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  14. The blocks are gorgeous!! I'm using Kona Charcoal too because I have left overs from the Cash quilt! I haven't started cutting yet though!

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  15. Absolutely stunning blocks - the design is just perfect for your fabric selections!

    Next trip to orthodontist I suggest taking Poppy to have her jaws wired then everything will be safe! (Now the doggy police will be after me!)

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  16. Stop with the QAL. I need to catch up! But the blocks look brilliant!

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  17. Oh, you put me to shame, my Stained is half-cut (like its owner!) Looking great, J, and I might have to borrow the idea of using Kona Charcoal sashing as neither of the two quilt shops I visited this week stocked any decent greys! x

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