I made the third block (not pressed) and added it to the other two for a table runner top.
I changed to 60 weight 2 ply thread and put the single hole plate on my machine to make a couple of the tiny bowties. I didn't turn on the iron yesterday.
I will need to cut some more pieces to make some more blocks. I was happy they really came out to the right size. Sometimes with tiny pieces the blocks come out a bit smaller than they are supposed to.
After 3 days near or above 80, everything is growing fast. This is the Columbine in the back garden. I have 2 in the front garden that are good sized also.
There are a lot of Lungwort plants here and there all over the back garden.
Three days ago I didn't see any Hosta plants when looking out my kitchen window. Now they are about 5" tall.
The three Lenten Rose plants have grown a lot in the last few days too. All of those other plants are the invasive Bellflowers. Between them and the million Lily of the Valley, they are choking out a lot of other plants.
The Redbud trees might bloom quicker than normal too because we have a couple more warm days coming up. I'm still getting used to the white fence backdrop to my nature photos.
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I’d been warned not to plant lily of the valley because it’s invasive but I hadn’t heard that about bellflower. You teeny tiny bow tie block are too cute!
Love your blocks--beautifully matching points work on those tiny bow ties, Wanda;)))) Very precise...
My magnolia is all in bud now and looks if we should get some rain in the next few days they would blossom for sure;)) I still don't know if it is a mini tree or a shrub...it was sold as a tree but after many years it really hasn't grown all that much....
I awakened to 62 degrees and sunny skies this morning--looking like another lovely deck day...
Hugs, Julierose
2" blocks??? better you than me....but they look good
Oh please say more about the lightweight thread/single hole plate switch for tiny piecing! I've not heard of this, but I imagine it keeps the fabric from being pulled under?
The gizzard blocks are great but I understand stopping at three! I staked the peonies on Saturday. They're at least 3" taller -- maybe more -- now. Lots and lots of rain. Fortunately the basement stayed dry.
Don't you just LOVE the early spring green of hostas? There's something magical about them (the others, too - but hostas make me so happy).
Table runner and mini bow ties ~ make for a charismatic post today. Plus a fun walk through your gardens.
The little bowties are sweet! Makes sense using the single hole plate. I would guess you are using a sharp needle rather than a universal needle. Getting thu the batik fabric is a bit more of a challenge too with tiny blocks.
a single hole plate is not something I have sometimes the little bits do get caught up and I have to put a leader on it. That is not one I have noticed yet is the hostas I can't say I have looked for them but they should be
I forgot to comment on how big the Lenten Roses are! They look great!
Love all the garden photos! Things are actually blooming here.
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