Tie Blocks Grow

This past week was a pretty busy week,

but I was able to get a lot done on the

neck tie quilt.

All of the ties have had interfacing

ironed to the backs

and the shapes have been cut out,

ready to assemble.

It takes a while to make each block

since they are paper pieced.

This is where having a sewing machine with an

automatic thread cutter would come in very handy.

 I don't have one. :(

 

I'm using the same fabric for the sky on each block...

a very dark blue shirting.

 Initially, I found a photo of a quilt like this on Pinterest,

not realizing that it was from a book called

NeckTie Quilts Reinvented by Christine Copenhaver.

I happened upon the book one day and ordered it.

There are some beautiful quilts in this book made from ties.

This combination is one of my favorites so far.

I haven't decided if I will just keep making these blocks

until I'm finished with them,

or if I will intersperse these with blocks for another quilt.

It took me over two hours to make six blocks yesterday.

Not my usual rate of production, for sure!

Right now I'll keep moving forward on this quilt.

I'm linking to Design Wall Monday today.

Happy Quilting!