This is the last time I bore you with the Fryed Pixels quilt until the top is finished. If you are actually interested in watching this grow step by step, may I point you in the direction of this Crafteroo thread, which I am using to document my progress.
So anyway it’s the halfway point for January in the Lovely Year of Finishes so I am going to show you again one last time for the link up. I’m not quite halfway and I’ve been piecing it since around Boxing Day I think. Honestly it’s getting a bit boring now, I’m trying to fuse 4 25 block squares a day and stitch them up as I go. My aim is to finish this row tonight and the eyes might look right when they’re 1/2″ higher up. I’m slightly behind schedule I think and I won’t have any time this weekend to do anything on it!
I have finished the Great Granny Quilt! That’s one ticked off the Finish-a-long then. No pictures yet because it’s drying after being in the wash and is still very soggy. I don’t have a tumble dryer so I am hoping the upstairs bedroom will dry it off whilst I’m at work today and then it may get a stint in the airing cupboard to speed things along. Tune in tomorrow- hopefully.
Now because I have finished something, it means I can start something, right? I cut into my Heaven and Helsinki and block 1 of 12 is complete and I’m writing the pattern instructions as I go. It’s so nice piecing together something a bit different to lots and lots of tiny squares so I feel these extra projects I can flit to are what keep me going with the Fryed Pixels.
I’m also working on a fabric design featuring bears as old people (as you do) for Spoonflower. I need to tweak these a bit, add a few minor detaisl and then get them in Illustrator to make the repeat and colour them in. Shall I go for block colour or watercolour effect?
Linking up to WIP Wednesday at Freshly Pieced too!
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I am really enjoying watching your progress with the FRYED PIXELS quilt. It’s coming along wonderfully. Also love the Helsinki block.
I think when you finish something you are required to start something new. It’s like a natural law.
I’ve had a good look at the crafteroo thingy, really am loving what you’re doing there! Have you shown Mr Fry?!
I love the Helsinki fabric.
Wowee, your Fryed Pixels project is so cool!
I love your fryed pixel quilt. I am about to start a similar project *using the V&A site which turns your photos into a quilt pattern).
I love those bears! Not sure what you mean by block colors vs. watercolor though
Hopping over from WIP Wednesday – your pixels caught my eye. GREAT project! Fun writing, too.
Gosh, you’ve been busy! Love the bears, they would make great machine embroidery designs too!
Hi Kerry! I have to see more this pixel-thing! How great, you have also Helsinki fabrics! When I saw them I had to order some because I’m from Finland. I don’t have yet any idea how to use them and I’m so happy to see your idea! Looks wonderful! Beautiful drawings, too! x Teje