I was lucky enough to play "nanny" to my granddaughters for most of the weekend. Sewing wasn't primary for me but I did get a few things done to show you in progress of making my London 2012 quilt.
I decided to fussy cut a little Buckingham Palace guard to put in the bus window as a driver. He's so darling there.
I have several crowns I've appliqued for this project. And here is a little teacup. I'm not done with either block yet but it is a start.
I am finished with my London Eye block. It sorta looks like a giant spider or something but it is supposed to be the London Eye. I used a dresden plate template and just fussy cut using a very wide striped awning type fabric to get the lines in the eye.
I have this very elegant silhouette block courtesy Pam Kitty Morning. She was kind enough to share her idea with me. I used mono-filament thread and a very thin fusible. It gave me the look I was going for even though that method isn't my very favorite.
I'm not finished making blocks yet. When I'm all done I'll decide how to put them together. That will be fun, too.
-nanette
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I love the Bobby in the double decker bus! So cute. I just can't wait to see this quilt!
Blessings always :)
Love the little guy in the bus, but that London Eye Block is stunning.
Iam so happy each time I come here to see your progress to the Olympics! Love the queen profile. just a question, the circles in the previous posts, were they machine appliqued or hand done. Love them so much.
I am always amazed at your creative talent, especially with a house full of distractions. Nice job Nanette!
Wow Nanette -- they're looking amazing! Your London Eye is fabulous!
Oh my goodness. Too cute! The little driver looks perfect in his bus. :o) And the portrait is just gorgeous! Your quilt is coming along so nicely.
Have a great week. hugs, Trish
Nanette, you are a wonder! Those blocks are beautiful. I like the guard/bus driver a lot and I think you did a very good job on the London Eye.
I LOVE it all Nanette...and you're making good progress even with two cutie pie distractions!
i love the "cars" on the london eye block.
cutest row of polka dots ever!
great job.
Your blocks are looking great!!
You are amazing! Your blocks are just so darn cute Nanette! I can't wait to see them all together. The only thing missing is the scone with lemon curd!
This is going to be such a lovely quilt that I am sure the queen must see it!
It just gets more and more awesome, Nanette. I love every new addition!
This is wonderful. I can't wait to see it all put together!
These are really beautiful and creative!
I just love all your inspired blocks! The London Eye looks just great, and the silhouette of the queen oh so regal in her checks :)
So cute! Love the double decker bus. :)
How creative!
Kimberly
That London eye is killing me. I can't even imagine how you did it with even the ruler, that dot fabric.. well crazy genius my friend. xo
This London quilt is going to be so amazing. I'm trying to think of something small I can do during the Olympics to commemorate them!
Just listened to your radio post! Great job! Loved it!!
I just LOVE what you've done so far!!! I have a soft spot for anything London since my oldest daughter is living there at the moment. I'm going to really enjoy the progress on this quilt :o).
Hugs,
Joy ;o)
It is gorgeous!!! I am so looking forward to the completed project :)
I was lucky enough to play "nanny" to my granddaughters for most of the weekend. Sewing wasn't primary for me but I did get a few things done to show you in progress of making my London 2012 quilt. moving to london
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