-Japanese Proverb
At least that is what they lead you to believe!
I am moving along on my way to making 255 Dear Jane blocks..... but on some days, construction of these blocks goes better than others!!!
Today... I persisted but is it worth it? I ask myself... or am I just being plain ol' stupid?!
This block, F2 Kaleidoscope, was a real bugger. Looks good, doesn't it?!
Well.... my first attempt (exhibited on the right below ) went terribly wrong at many levels!
I tried to conserve fabric and as you can see in the bottom right hand corner, that led me a little shy of a proper seam allowance. Getting the spot where the seams are supposed to meet (between the wee triangles and lopsided diamond-like shape) took many, many (many) tries! And alas.... I even pieced it wrong!!
So, lots of wee scraps of paper, thread and fabric were tossed!
I did get this block (Starflower) done, though I wish my corners were sharper (but certainly, not worth redoing... yet!)
and this block (Sweet Tater Pie) only took one set of pieces but had to be ripped out in spots so I could get the seams to meet where they are supposed to! I do like how it looks now!
My block chart is beginning to fill up!
I just hope I have the perseverance needed to finish this project!!!
Or will it end up on the shelves of my sewing room with the other UFO's???
or left for awhile on the ironing board with the projects that I have to get back to?
As you know, I have finished a couple of UFO's lately but as you can see, there are a few more waiting!
Until then,
Even if I am not stupid, at least I am still ....
Hooray for you for persevering as long as you have. I think I would have stopped long ago. The blocks look great, too.
ReplyDeleteGreat job! You're really plowing through. Perhaps I should take your advice (last post)and keep my hands busy so I'm not snacking so much. Your FO's look fantastic!
ReplyDeleteYes the blocks certainly look awesome. I can't imagine 244 blocks of torture though! I only had 1 of 6 (so far) come out correctly! That's why I gave up; but you carry on, you silly (never stupid) steadfast person! You will feel so accomplished at the end. I may catch up someday.
ReplyDeleteYes the blocks certainly look awesome. I can't imagine 244 blocks of torture though! I only had 1 of 6 (so far) come out correctly! That's why I gave up; but you carry on, you silly (never stupid) steadfast person! You will feel so accomplished at the end. I may catch up someday.
ReplyDeletethe blocks are looking awesome, I take my hat off to you for persisting.
ReplyDeleteLOL, my UFO shelves look like that.
I am really enjoying reading about the progress of your Dear Jane quilt, and I think it well definitely be all worth it in the end. This quilt is on my list of things to do (one day!)
ReplyDeleteRita
ps My UFO cupboard looks much like mine!
The blocks are looking great to me!!
ReplyDeleteThe ther day a quilter told me she doesn’t make quilts, she prefers to make UFO’s!
I have a lot of UFO’s too, but can’t resist starting new projects.
Your blocks look fantastic! I don't think your DJ will end up in the UFO cabinet.
ReplyDeleteYou are doing an amazing job of those blocks!
ReplyDeleteI just got my Jane book through the post on Friday. I was so excited but i think i may have over thought it over the weekend as the prospect of starting it is scaring the living daylihts out of me!