Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Grassy Creek clue 7--post 6

Available strings
Goal number four on my July list was to work on Grassy Creek at least twice. Sunday, I spent the day piecing more string blocks. By the end of the day, I had pieced and trimmed a dozen more blocks. Most of the available strings became blocks!

String blocks
I did cut and mark more more foundation papers so that the next time I work on this project, I will be closer to stitching. The following day, I cut a whole bunch more strings from the gray fabrics I had gathered for this project!

More strings cut and ready for more blocks
Because Monday was our in person Mavens sew day, I loaded my supplies to stitch more blocks for this project. Last month at Mavens, I stitched the center of the blocks together. At Mavens, I stitched seven blocks.

Blocks sewn so far
I pressed the blocks yesterday and discovered that I had mis-sewn a pair. Jack and I had a date. I corrected the error. Stuff like that happens while giggling and visiting with my in person friends; but, I don't mind the date with Jack. Times with friends is precious. At any rate, I have eight finished blocks!

I might work on this project one more day this month. If I don't, I still feel good that I've moved the project forward a little bit! At the rate I'm going, I might have the blocks finished by October!

9 comments:

Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana said...

Wonderful strings blocks in those moody blues and greys, Terri. You are making them so fast. I can only stitch two or three and it tires me. Meanwhile, I also love these pretty pieced blocks of yours. Don't they look beautiful together on the wall! Happy Stitching from me!!

Vicki in MN said...

Your Maven blocks are so pretty!

LIttle Penguin Quilts said...

I don't remember Bonnie's original colors for Grassy Creek, but I sure like yours, Terry! The gray and blue strings will be a nice contrast with the brighter oranges and greens in the star blocks. Too bad about the need for time with the ripper, but I agree, time with friends more than makes up for that!

Nancy said...

Those blocks look great. I can't wait to see the quilt come together!

Melisa- pinkernpunkinquilting said...

I like the idea of dedicating a certain amount of time each month to a project. Grassy Creek looks amazing, Terry. You have an eye for color. Warm hugs.

Nancy @ Grace and Peace Quilting said...

Love both the string blocks and the pieced blocks!!!

Chantal said...

You did great progress on this one. I so love the colours in your blocks. Enjoy! ;^)

Frédérique - Quilting Patchwork Appliqué said...

It's nice to be prepared for the next string blocks, the ones you made already are beautiful, a great mix of neutral colors! Love the stars too, yep talking with friends can be a bit distracting, but so worth it! Thank you for sharing your work in progress and linking up.

Alycia~Quiltygirl said...

ohh those string blocks are lovely - as are the rest of them - this one will be great