Star blocks...

Two blocks...  Which one to use for the 3x6 Bee? The verdict awaits you.
My boys both favors the same block. I like the other:






Both blocks are from the book ' Simply Sensational 9-patch Stars' by Carol Doak's.
Funny enough the fantastic Rita published a block from the same book last week. I had made another star first and decided to do the next star in the same colors but in 'Rita style'. It's the first block with the text fabrics. Yes, I want to be Rita when I grow up LOL.

The book is wonderful though. I learned some piecing techniques I didn't know and now I like paper piecing SO much better. It's still messy, I still use the seam ripper from time to time but overall it looks much better than what I did before.

I have my eyes set on a few more stars in the book, but first I need to decide which of the above I should make for the Bee. Which one would you choose?

Wednesday Update

It's been a good quilting week here. I didn't do all I wanted to but still managed a lot. Here's a recap of my week:

I finished the 60 degree equilateral quilt made in Kate Spain Terrain - you can see how I made it here. This quilt is being saved as a Christmas gift for my sweet niece Sara. It's bright and happy just like her.

The background is a qood quality fleece and I used a normal cotton interface. It's a warm quilt but still quite light.

I also tested this awesome 28" block for Tracey. It's extra exciting now as the quilt is among the finalists in the Quilt Festival. If you haven't voted yet now is the perfect time. I think its a fantastic block and though it looks very complicated, Tracey's made it easy. I made this is some Joel Drewberry Heirloom fabric and are planning to do the next blocks in Primotivo fabric, which I think will go really well together.  Tracey says she's working as hard as her two adorable little ones will let her to release the pattern. Keep an eye out on her blog for the pattern :)

I also finished 3 flower blocks for a quilt Tracey is putting together for a friend. The blocks hopefully now making their way across the Atlantic ocean

With these finishes I am now focusing on finishing the Diamond & Chevron QAL though it's officially over by now. The quilt continues to grow and it's delighful to sew on. No current pictures unfortunaly. I'll make up for that next week  :)

Linking up with Lee's:

A very produktive weekend

I'll let the pictures speak for themselves

I tested this awesome 28" block for Tracey - she's working hard - as hard as her two adorable little ones will let her - to release the pattern. I have to say one thing though... No Y-seems! I think its a fantastic block.

See more at Tracey's blog

3 flower blocks for Tracey's friend - see the story behind it here

Also finished binding this little thing yesterday evening. This picture is from last week where the binding is not yet done. I'll get some decent photos tomorrow... If it's not raining... And it's light outside.

Oh well, maybe this being Denmark these are the best pictures you'll ever see.