Anyway, back to the Shamrock block:
It instantly became a favorite! I love the simplicity of it and it was rather easy to piece together! Mostly squares and squares with the corners lopped off. The stem is just two triangles sewn on either side of a one and half inch strip and cut to size. The unfinished size of this block is 12.5 inches. The fabric is
I did find the original site: http://generationqmagazine.com/2012/03/playdate-shamrock-block/. Glad it was a free tutorial! Last thing I want to do is steal someone's work. But even without the directions the block is pretty easy to figure out :).
Rag #3 is coming along. I have began the tedious job of cutting, cutting and more cutting. I have a couple more fabrics to sign on to complete the top. But the fabrics on hand can start getting into character until then. It is so exciting! I can't wait for curtain call!
I am going to do Rag #4 in unison with Rag #3 since they are both in the Pink family. The challenge will be to keep the cast in their designated spots and not mingle with each other!
So, as it all unfolds I will be the ever diligent director. I will post "trailers" as I go so as not to spoil the whole show!
Until then,
Lovely Daydreams from the Land of Cotton!