A London Quilt - Block 4

So, I finished another quilt block today. And I have to say, it may be my favourite so far!

Here is my inspiration:

I found it here:

http://fredashive.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/london-2012-blocks.html?m=1

Sadly, no instructions, so I just sort of winged it and pieces it together.

Almost finished - and it came together pretty quickly!

My next block is in process and will be a teacup!

A London Quilt - Block 3

I have completed another quilt block - yay me!

This one is an umbrella quilt block, since everyone knows that you must have a brolly with you at all times in London! 

My inspiration is here- http://camilleroskelley.typepad.com/simplify/2013/10/yep-april-showers.html

This talented quilt designer has created a pattern for an entire umbrella themed quilt that looks adorable. Since I am only doing this one block, I decided to wing it and see what I could create - freehand!

I sewed some fabrics together and used a jar lid to trace a circle - used a sharpie, all fancy like! ;)

Then I used another, smaller circle shape and a pencil to trace the bottom edge until I got something I liked. I left it a little larger than I wanted the finished product to be, since I am going to press the edges under.

All cut out.

And a few steam burns later, all pressed.

Pinned down with an umbrella handle in place. I plan to just zigzag the handle down.

One more umbrella, and all pinned and ready for sewing.

Complete!

A London Quilt - block 2

As I mentioned in a previous post (http://asoutherngirlmovestolondon.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/a-london-quilt.html?m=1), I have begun what will likely be a loooong process of making a quilt to commemorate our time in the UK.

Here is block number 2:

It's hard to tell from this picture, but it will be a house. 

Here is my inspiration block:

And more in process:

And here it is complete!

I have already begun work on block 3, which will be one of several union jacks to adorn my quilt.

Wish me luck!