Anina of
Twiddletails has generously offered to guide us through the making of a Dear Baby Jane quilt & has set up a
blog especially to plot the progress of those brave (or crazy!) enough to join her in making this magnificent quilt. The original Dear Jane quilt was stitched by Jane A. Stickle in the United States in 1863:
So, in a momentary lapse of reason, I have decided to join up! Pick yourself up of the floor - yes, I can see you falling about laughing hysterically at this point! Just humour me a little! The aim is to complete two blocks each week, which sounds quite reasonable until you realise they are but 5 inches square. Yikes - must brush up on some foundation piecing! Anina is being kind, and starting off with some simple blocks. Here are my first two:
B13 Four Corner Press
C9 Jane's Tears
So, in a momentary lapse of reason, I have decided to join up! Pick yourself up of the floor - yes, I can see you falling about laughing hysterically at this point! Just humour me a little! The aim is to complete two blocks each week, which sounds quite reasonable until you realise they are but 5 inches square. Yikes - must brush up on some foundation piecing! Anina is being kind, and starting off with some simple blocks. Here are my first two:
B13 Four Corner Press
C9 Jane's Tears
Your blog is lovely! And your first two blocks are so pretty. Welcome to our group. Hopefully we'll be able to inspire you to complete this entire project.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your blocks! Look forward to see the progress!
ReplyDeleteYour first two blocks look great! I am enjoying the group.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great beginning! Hope you enjoy making your blocks.
ReplyDeleteWow! You are a game girl. Isn't she kind to start with the easy ones. Two this week, you are on schedule. Crossing my fingers for the rest of it for you. xx
ReplyDeleteThe first two blocks are looking real good....what a great challenge you have given yourself...and I also know that if anyone can stick to this challenge it is the lovely Bloom!!!!...
ReplyDeleteI began last autumn and have done 4 blocks I think. LOL Maybe I will join now.
ReplyDeletegood luck with your dear jane journey. I restrained myself and didn't join in. it was mighty tempting, though! your first 2 blocks look great.
ReplyDeleteI have the greatest admiration for anyone who is making a DJ quilt.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to our little Baby Jane group. Your blocks look great. Th reds and creams in the four corner press are gorgeous! You could make a whole quilt out of just that block and colors.
ReplyDeleteI am amazed at your primary school stitchings! They look perfect. Good luck with your Baby Jane blocks, I can't wait to see more! Love Stacy