TINY PIECES

 I made the next Dear Jane block today, B10.

It has tiny pieces.

The middle part

2-1/4" square at this point

Getting bigger...

All done, 4-1/2" block.

THREE MORE DEAR JANE BLOCKS

 I made three more Dear Jane blocks today.  So, I did get my four made for the week.  Just barely.

DEAR JANE A-11

 I had apparently passed this block by because it was difficult.  I made it today and it was very difficult.  Almost all of the seams were partial seams, which isn't easy with 1/2" pieces.

But, I got it made, even if it isn't the prettiest thing I've ever made.  This is block A-11, Penny's Protest.

HALF WAY?

 I got the last of the fussy, tiny pieced blocks made and sewn on.

It looks like I'm half done with the Dalek.  But, alas, not so.  There are still some of those parts that are not sewn into place.  But, I am very close.

THE REAL BLOCK 31

 Well, I was wrong about the block I made yesterday being number 31.  This week's block is the real 31.  Cheryl Arkison came on Instagram today to make up for missing yesterday.  She said she completely forgot!  

This week's is a leaf block made from mostly scraps.

I worked on the Dalek, too.  I'm not as enthused as I have been.  I pieced a small bit this morning, got frustrated and chucked it and started over.  That feels like I wasted half the morning.  But, I believe the second attempt is much better.  So, I guess that's something.  Once I get this half of the block done.  I will be through with the tricky bits.  Mostly.

The overlay becomes quite useful to make sure everything is where it should be.
This makes it easier to line up with the surrounding blocks.

FINISHED THE NEXT BLOCK

 I made the rest of the pieces for the Dalek block I started yesterday.  It's just a half block.  The ones below this need to be thought out and redrawn.

One more tricky part to do.

ON TO THE NEXT

 Making parts and pieces for the next block of the Dalek.

DALEK JOY

 I got this block finished today and put it up on the wall with the rest.

And its looking great!

But, can't stop now.  It's on to making parts for the next block.

These tracing paper overlays are a great help.

NEXT BLOCK STARTED

 I started putting together the next block.  This one might even be easier and faster.  There are less parts and pieces to this block, too.

Sewing tiny circle

This is going to be difficult.  I'll do it tomorrow,

ANOTHER BLOCK DONE

 I've been working on this block for a while it seems.  Sewing, unsewing, resewing.  I even recut some pieces because I thought they were too short.  

PLUGGING AWAY

 I spent the day plugging away on the Dalek.  I started in on the top of the head. I got the 'dome' maybe half way done.  

Cheryl was a no-show again today, so no Playcation improv block.

NEXT DALEK BLOCK DONE

I finished the block I started yesterday.  That makes three completed blocks.

After, I started making tracing paper overlays to help with making sure things are the right size and in the right place.

CONTINUING ON WITH DALEK

I spent most of the day working on this little piece.  There was lots of sewing, unsewing and resewing - again.  This is a bit frustrating.

DAY FIVE OF SKETCH TO STITCH

 I woke up not feeling well.  I think it's the over-fragranted room and bed I'm sleeping in.  Good grief.  I feel like I didn't get much sleep.  But, I got up and went into the school early.  I was there at 6:30am since I was planning on leaving early to beat the traffic.

I did get to finish the second block, which I made a block and a half because of the long strips.

My total finish is 2-1/2 blocks for the week.  A few of the folks will have theirs completely finished and sewn together.  Mine may take a bit longer. 

That's Leeanna's on the left. 

It was a great workshop.  I really enjoyed myself.  It's always a pleasure to be in a classroom with Irene Roderick.  She's full of great ideas and suggestions.  She makes the best recommendations without being pushy.  Thank you Irene!  See you next year.

I left at 11:45am and still got into a very long backup on I-5 after 175th NE.  Waze had me get off at 85th and head over to 99.  There was a slow down there too starting at the Aurora bridge, but it cleared out by the tunnel and it was smooth sailing after that.

It's always nice to come home.