Welcome to the first block of the Awesome Ocean SewAlong! Elizabeth Hartman’s pattern is so awesome (oops) and I know you will have fun.
You need no help from me on this block! I made this block very quickly – the only thing that delayed me a tiny bit was a decision to use some of the seaweed-like fabrics from another Island Batik collection. So, since it is the week before Thanksgiving, it is nice to have the easiest block first.
Organization is key for this pattern. I generally cut blocks as I go. For most of these, I cut one session and sew another. Sometimes I sew one patch at a time, sometimes not. Mostly, I recommend build one critter at a time – as the blocks get complicated you can make mistakes! My reward is that as I finish the block, I pick the fabric for the next blocks.
My hints are few for this block, but here they are. Remember: you will cut out two blocks.
HINT 1: I place both my pieces for the kelp on top of one another and cut them. This means you cut both at one time.
HINT 2: There is a cutting diagram at the top of the page if you are using the fabric like she does. I did not so I didn’t really need it.
HINT 3: Cut two of the background pieces, one for each block – its simple but I forgot this frequently when making my other quilt.
HINT 4: If you chain piece, be sure your kelp starts and ends with the pieced pieces.
That’s it. Please feel free to email me with questions! kathleen@kathleenmcmusing.com
It is not too late to join.
1. Get the pattern from my amazon affiliate link* or from the designer directly or in your local store.
2. Pick some fabric and start!
3. Link up your finish – I will keep linky parties open for a year so you can post pictures whenever.
Special Notice – Guest Host/Blogger:
Barbara Gaddy will share a Block 2 finish that she has on 12/7! I’ll blog too, but it is so fun to have others hopping in. There are slots, so if you want to help, email me.
Coming Up:
Island Batik Challenge November
Barn Quilt Block Of the Month Blocks 4 – 12/4
Awesome Ocean SAL Block 2– 12/7
Tutorial on Converting Picture to Mosaic in EQ8
Island Batik Challenge December
Linking Up:
Can I Get a Whoop Whoop
Awesome pattern and yours will be awesome to see finished!
Thanks, Abbie. I am having a great deal of fun with it!