Recently while obsessing on the internet over quilts, I discovered a quilt that combined not only variety but challenge as well.
The original Dear Jane quilt was finished in 1863 and consists of a total of 225 blocks, 13 across by 13 down, plus 56 pieced border triangles. I hemmed and hawed over whether I should join a block of the month club, or take it on by myself, since it would be cheaper most likely. I also like to be in control of the finished product, I like fabrics and don't want to be tied into paying for fabrics I don't enjoy. So I finally bought the book, and some fabrics to get me started.
Can you tell that I love Batiks?
I also marked pages for the easiest blocks.
My first block will be a green one.
I also made up a color chart for my rainbow quilt. I started with green and yellow in the center, like the original quilt. The pinks also ended up in the same place.
On another note, I am also catching up on a
block of the month program at
All People Quilt. I'm happy with the way the first one turned out. I am going to measure and tape down a
scant 1/4" marker for my machine to hopefully get my squares to line up a little better. I also plan to press the seams open to reduce bulk and improve accuracy. The block is also too small, even though it is pretty well lined up.
Here are my cutouts for round 2.
