Hi everyone!
We are now at week 8 in the Mini Series SAL with the last block called Criss Cross! These past 8 weeks have been very surreal, with time warping strangely due to working-from-home during this pandemic. I’m so grateful to Alison Glass and Giucy Giuce for organizing and hosting this great SAL!
The Criss Cross block is one of the more difficult blocks in the series due to the section joins. I took it slow and careful, taking time to pin the seams together and doing a basting stitch test alignment. I love the itty bitty flying geese in this block!
Here’s a look at my Criss Cross block in a field of lupine:
Criss Cross block
I also completed my bonus block this week, called String Block. This block is very easy and comes together quickly.
String Block (bonus for SAL participants)
I love all these little 4-inch foundation paper pieced blocks! We now have 2 weeks to make a project (or projects) to earn a finisher’s pin.
I’m leaning towards making a mini quilt, but I might also make little fabric baskets. Hmm, what to make!
Mini Series SAL, finished blocks
When I took a walk earlier this week to photograph my Criss Cross block, I took my hiking girl, Pepper. We dodged rain clouds, and we had a marvelous time just being outdoors together, taking in fresh air. I wanted to get some pictures of her in the field of lupine, but she had a hard time focusing with several people walking by and smiling at her. A doggie smile has the power to lift people up, even in uncertain times!
Stay tuned for my finished project with these blocks! Are you doing the SAL? Leave me a comment!
Happy quilting!
~Jennifer
NW Quilted Cat 