Bessie: Crosses Complete

 

Well, the cross blocks are complete. I liked making these. It was fun to pick out tiny motifs to fussy cut for the centers.

Do you see Dr. Fauci? 

It's likely to be a while before another set is finished.  The two types I'm working on are complicated and take a long time. 

The octagon blocks use a technique I'm not experienced with; there are sixteen of those blocks, with four uses of said technique each, so my inexperience will become a thing of the past.

Then there are the "fingers" blocks. I like them very, very much and don't mind a bit that they take a long time and have curves.

But there's no deadline, and they'll get done. Perhaps I'll share a picture when one of each is finished.

Meanwhile, maybe you can identify the "fingers" (easy) and the octagons (not so easy in the quilt photo.



Comments

Barbara Anne said…
You're brave to embark on making this amazing quilt and am glad you're enjoying the process and look forward to the challenges of the more complicated blocks. Your fussy cut centers are charming and I was glad to see Dr. Fauci, the crossed fingers, cat, and other wee characters!!

Isn't it nice to make a quilt with no deadline other than you've finished the blocks and borders? Have fun!

Hugs!
Anonymous said…
You seem to be great guns on working on this quilt. I could see the 'fingers' but couldn't pick out the octagons. Thanks for sharing.
Janet O. said…
Really like your cross blocks, and I especially appreciate the tiny fussy-cuts.
Oh, my, this appears to be a very ambitious quilt. Way out of my league, but I will enjoy watching you tackle it!
Quiltdivajulie said…
Yes - I found the octagons! You are making good progress on Bessie . . . and it sounds like you are enjoying the process. I am enjoying watching your color palette evolve with each new set of blocks.
Buffy said…
I love the color combinations you have chosen so far and the terrific fussy cut centers! When you first posted about Treehouse weeks ago, I went to their site and bought this pattern too. I think I will wait to construct mine until I see yours. Thank you for your inspiration!
Millie Quilts said…
I love putting surprises like that in my quilts! I don't like making quilts on a deadline either. This is going to be fun to watch come together.
Nann said…
The bits of whimsy are such fun additions. It's good that this complex design includes blocks you're confident in making to balance the more challenging ones.
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