Monday, January 21, 2008

Busy Monday

Today's NI block was not on my favourite list - it has inset seams, and by machine they are not very easy.

I know they are supposed to be easy by hand though, but I am not a hand sewing fan really - yet.

This is # 1 of 3 NI blocks with inset seams - the next is fairly like this one, a tad harder, but the last one I am sure I will procrastinate to the last minute. On a scale up to 10, it looks like a 12, 4 x 45 degrees stars + sashing in a 6" block.

My block turned out to my satisfaction though and I am one block closer to be finished :-)

I am about to make myself a new toiletry purse. Not that there is anything wrong with the black one - not at all - it is in use for teaching purposes and I need one to use for sleepovers and travels this spring!
I am teaching bags and purses at the moment, starting today, and I think it is great fun.

Does this woman use red in every item these days ??
I guess I more or less do :-)
I think I get energy from red these days - it is my power colour,
and red makes me smile - red roses, red hearts, red lipstick, red fabrics, redwork.
I did not tell you I found a lovely red thin knitted jacket on sale today ? I think I look very good in red :-)

What is your power colour ?

12 comments:

  1. Hanne, you have done it again WOW.

    My power colour........lilac and limegreen....just see my blog :-)

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  2. Another gorgeous block and what a lovely toiletry purse! Enjoy the teaching - I'm sure your students will gain plenty of knowledge and inspiration from you.

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  3. The block is so well done. My power colour is also red, but it is also orange and yellow.
    Look like you on the red wave now.

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  4. Your block looks perfect to me!!! And amazing you've done this on the machine - would definitely have hand stitched that one!

    Power colour? I'm in yet another blue fase :o)

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  5. Mine is red too, and blue also.

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  6. The block looks beautifull. My powercolor is red and browns.

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  7. Red is a wonderful color. I especially like it with purple.

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  8. Love your blocks, all of them. I don't know what is my power color, I love pink, use lots of green, and red is supposed to be it!

    Julie

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  9. I don't know if it's a power color but I use lots of blue although I like some red with my blue!

    In my scrap quilts I always try to add a little extra red in the blocks but usually end up with blue borders.

    I do very little hand piecing but I think I might try it for a block like this.

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  10. To make this block is not a piece of cake but the result is gorgeous. I love to follow your red mood :)

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  11. Your days have been incredibly productive, Hanne! :-)

    My power color is also red but blue runs a very close second.

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  12. omg Hanne you have been so busy........I love all the blocks I am catching up on lost of your posts........how many more do you have to make now????

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