Block 39 - Nearly Insane Quilt Here is another attractive block for the Nearly Insane quilt. Stripes, scraps, and a bold pattern. A good mix. However, it didn't go as smoothly as I thought it would (especially for just 29 pieces and mainly square shapes!) I had mixed some pieces up and I was trying to line up two pieces that clearly didn't belong together - something was wrong. I put it away for a few days until I knew I had the time and patience to unravel what had happened. All sorted now. Block 39 - Nearly Insane Quilt Also at the weekend I had a 'shout out' over at the "in hand EPP link party", where you can see lots of English paper piecing - lots of busy people using found moments to get a bit of stitching done, creating wonderful masterpieces. I always carry my stitching with me, as you never know when you may have some time on your hands. A traffic jam, getting stuck in a lift, waiting for a train - all of these are attractive scenarios when you have your stitching at hand. Today for the first time in AGES, I left the house without my little bag of sewing. Once I realised, it made me feel quite anxious. I know Sarah had a similar experience a few weeks ago. Clover Clamshell Case BTW - Did any of you see the 'Great British Sewing Bee - Christmas Special' last night? Stuart made one of the clamshell accessories cases that I made a few months ago. He was using it as a hanging Christmas decoration - a great idea! NUMBER OF PIECES: 29 DIFFICULTY: 3/10 SMALLEST PIECE: Square, 11/16" (18mm) x 11/16" (18mm) LARGEST PIECE: Square, 5/8" (16mm) x 5/8" (16mm) TECHNIQUE: English Paper Piecing (EPP) FABRICS: Scraps and Calico
