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  I have finally used a piece of felt I’ve had in my stash for a very long time, I have always intended to use it to hang quilt blocks – in fact, I bought another length, so now I have two. Much better than being left in a drawer. This was the piece I’ve had for ages. And this is the new piece, a better colour for showing the blocks. It’s been a cold winter and it’s nice to be snug in the sewing room. That’s my lot for today, Thank you, Will.

 I hope there is an idea or two to help with sewing and quilting. I shall be doing a tutorial on a Japanese 'Knot' block soon. This one has been framed, in fact, a set of four has been framed. These are the pieces, all either 1.5" squares or 1.5" strips.

  I bought a lot of very lush, rich Jelly Roll and Fat Quarter fabrics that I think are very beautiful. and I felt that they needed a special block, so I have made a traditional Japanese block named Knot – I could make an attempt to give it a proper name, but I wouldn’t want to insult the Japanese people with a bad attempt. This is the block and I shall start a video tutorial soon. It takes a some concentration, but it’s only middling difficult. Made two so far and the were put together quite quickly, the 1/4″ seam does need to be precise. All this wonderful fabric! Just perfect, can’t wait to make more. Onwards and upwards, looking forward to the Coronation – I remember the Queen’s coronation and even had a replica Coronation coach with horses. Time to sew. Take care, Will.

  I have been working on scraps again and have made a new block composed of 2″ squares. It is easy and quick to make, here is a video; I’ve been working on a four part shirt video, with one part to go. Back to the machine, Take care, regards, Will

There is never enough fabric of course, I am in love with some of the designs and quality of the fabric I have been buying lately. Most are jelly rolls, which in a way, is limiting but I’ve ordered larger pieces. There are other pieces of equipment on the way as well, bought on eBay, these days it’s a long wait, several weeks with tracking, but it’s worth the frustrating wait. This is my idea of a ‘scrappy’ quilt block, its made from 2″ squares and it a great way to use up scraps. This is a 10″ block. It looks complicated but it’s easy and quick. I will make a video of it’s construction soon. These are other blocks I have been working on; Same layout with a different look. This one has a name; ‘Air Castle’. This is the latest lot of fabric; beautiful, lush colours and designs. Also started a shirt, I have started a video of the construction, I’ll probably make several videos of the process in depth. This is nice fabric as well, soft and colourful. That’s my lot for today, Regards, Will...

I  hope you enjoyed this, thank you  for watching,  Take care,  Will.

  I’ve been trying out a few quilt blocks – playing around in reality, the weather is hot; February can be the worst summer month, and it’s living up to that reputation, it’s very humid. Summer has been pleasant until now, but looking forward to autumn. Anyway, fiddling with blocks. I bought my first Jelly Roll in gorgeous Asian fabrics because I want to practice Japanese quilt blocks. This is the first attempt, bearing in mind that it’s made from scraps and dreary colours. Such tiny pieces, The squares are 1″, but it is satisfying to do. Other blocks are some I’ve made in the past but needed a refresher course. The above was made with leftover shirt material, doesn’t work as well as quilting cotton AND one pieces is the wrong way round. I hope to make a video soon, of a block I’ve been working on, it’s an ‘illusion’ block. Until then, stay safe and well. Regards, Will.