Kat's Americana Row 5 - Church

I've just finished the church block for Americana Row 5.  It didn't come out the greatest.  I don't do well with little pieces unless it's paper piecing ............ whine whine  lol

I have been exceptionally busy this month with commitments for a church bazaar happening this weekend  and responsibilities for the quilt club.  I don't expect to get the remained of the row done this month.

I have been enjoying seeing what you all are doing with this row --  such creativity!! Love it.

Kat in Indiana

Kat's Americana Row 4

Hello everyone.  I'm enjoying all your individual creative touches on these creations.  I have my Americana Row 4 all ready, I do need to stitch down the fused applique pieces, but saving that for another time ----- probably January.  (g)

I posed more details  on my blog today, if you're interested.  http://scrapboxquilts.blogspot.com/2015/09/americana-qal-row-4.html

Have yourself a wonderful day playing with fabric (not laundry).    Kat Scribner

Americana QAL Row 3

Phew.  Each month gets busier.  I got my Row 3 done yesterday, all except stitching down the fused appliques and I have some star buttons too.  and I goofed.  I pulled out this lovely FQ for the background, and started creating the blocks --- remembered too late, need a half yard of background.  Oh well, it's done now.

and thank you for all those visual pics, Deanna, or I would never have made it thru this row.

Kat's Americana Row # 1

I've spent part of the last few days working on Row 1.  I did choose a different star block.  No offense to Deana's choice - I just took the easy route.  It is a Carol Doak block which I re-drew in EQ and printed off to the perfect size.  I also messed with the size, I made them 6 inches square finished. The row still measures 62-1/2 inches. I made a written note to self of that change, in case I need to account for that all to fit together later.

Without further adieu, here is the row still in 2 parts, easier to photo.

Thanks for having a look.  I wish you all a delightfully creative week!

Kat's Americana Row # 2

Hello everyone.  I had a great time working on my row.  First let me say, Deana writes wonderful patterns. They are clear and complete with lots of photos.  I over-analyze the written word, so her photos are worth a thousand words.  Having the cutting dimensions in a chart setting is a bonus. Thanks so much, Deana.

When I reviewed the instructions, I realized I would need an organized system to keep track of the identity of each unit.  I started out with a poster board from the dollar store, covered it with batting and it stands by my machine.  This lets me place the units in position as I sew them together.

How will I keep the cut units identified?  I couldn't keep  little cut piles all over the table and remember which they were. So this over- the -door hanger has 24 clear pockets I could assign a number and/or letter.  I pinned a tag to the top of each pocket, just in case I need to change it sometime.  I tossed the units in their pocket as I cut them.  No guessing or re-measuring.  It worked well for row 2.  I don't have a door near my work area, so I hung it over my standing design wall.  I use both sides.  This back side can hold the unfinished blocks and the hanger.  If you are doing the Spring Mystery Row, the houses have  ALOT  of units.  This hanger was essential for me.

Here is my Row 2.   It took all afternoon to make this row because I had to fussy cut the red and white stripe fabric from a patriotic print that alternated 3 inch stripe squares with 3 inch blue with white stars squares.  These stripes had to be pieced back together to get the 5-1/2 inch width.

I will be doing row 1 today.  I'm sure it won't be finished in an afternoon, 8 paper pieced star blocks. I will be working those from the scrap bins.

Here's wishing you all a great day!