Friday, April 23, 2010

through the ringer


Yeah. I totally put myself through the ringer when making this block.

It went like this: L-man was on the computer, so I thought, "I can totally do this without the instructions". Not so much. My first version had a nice big mountain in the center, since I sewed each piece together one at a time instead of by twos, as Audrie recommended in the instructions. I wish I would have gotten a photo. It was really quite comical.

I ended up using one piece of fabric from my stash in the block, can you spot it Audrie? For some reason, I thought you needed some fish heads. Which reminds me. Have you ever heard that song? "fish heads, fish heads. rolly poley fish heads. fish heads, fish heads. eat 'em up, YUM!" L-man swears I made it up, but I didn't! I need someone to help me prove him wrong, please?

p.s. I'll just come out now and apologize too Audrie, I pressed all my seams to one side. I should have read completely through the instructions BEFORE I started sewing the second and third time. I'm a total spaz. I know.
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  1. AudrieApril 23, 2010 at 1:55 PM

    You go sit in the corner.

    Hahaha! It's really okay Penny! I can handle one block with seams to one side :) And I really love the fish heads! lol

    Never heard that song though... then again I'm not from around here so that doesn't count.

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  2. Angela NashApril 23, 2010 at 2:26 PM

    Oh yes - I know that song! Something you just know when you're little.

    How about - "french fried eyeballs rollin' down the dirty street and I forgot my spoon." That's another that the kids all knew and I don't know who taught it to us.

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  3. StephanieApril 23, 2010 at 3:16 PM

    That song is a classic! Love your little fish heads :) Nice block!

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  4. ericaApril 23, 2010 at 5:58 PM

    Too funny! Love the block, those fish heads are adorable. And I have joined you Penny in not following the directions on my second block ;0 hello seamripper!

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  5. Sew Create It - JaneApril 24, 2010 at 12:22 AM

    Well if you ever want to make a patchwork bra you'll know how it get it pointy! LOL Glad you managed a flat block...looks lovely!

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  6. Julie @ Jaybird QuiltsApril 24, 2010 at 5:37 AM

    "You go sit in the corner." ohh audrie!! penny your block looks great!

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  7. sewtakeahikeApril 24, 2010 at 5:59 AM

    lol Jane! I'm gonna have to put that one in my inspiration book! Now I REALLY wish I had gotten a photo!

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  8. natalie. beyond the reefApril 27, 2010 at 5:44 PM

    Well, since I'm the last to do this block, it seems, (quilt show, travel etc) I am totally intimidated now after reading this!!! Aargh.

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