Embroidery 101 ... Blocks construction

Today I continue to share my journey in following the
 Embroidery 101 Quilt Along...

7th June... I start cutting the fat quarter fabric,
but I don't cut all the fabric.
  For today I cut only for a block and I start sew it since
 I was so excited to see the result.
 So this is my first block that I've contructed and sewed. 
The finished size of the block is 171/2"...arggghhh  it turn out
to be smaller by 1" ?? where has it gone wrong..
upon checking I realize that I'm using
 the 3"x121/2" for the inner square
and the outer square I used the fabric size 181/2"

As of today 10th June...

I've completed sewed five blocks(and all  turn out to be

 in the  same size 171/2")

and I still have another 4 blocks to finish. 

Now I am getting excited to do the embroidery...

which was the main reason  I join this quilt along. 

I love embroidery... really looking forward to it ...

counting the days to start with the 1st block.  

Happy Sewing!

Pleated Purse

 Latest project completed - a pleated purse.

Happy Sewing!

Embroidery 101:Stitch & Quilt Along

 

I have been following and joined the

Embroidery 101:Stitch & Quilt Along

 held by Jennie at Clover & Violet.

Today I would like to share my work on progress of the Quilt Along

2nd June - I've started to cut the nine 51/2" white fabric blocks

 and sewed them with the 11/2" strips.

 

3rd June - Place an  order for the 4 pc fat quarter bundle

 from LoveMeLots  online shop. 

 Since they have limited choice I have to mix and match the

color tone from other designer cotton fabric. 

 Anyway since this is my first quilt that I learn to sew

I don't give so much focus on the colors. 

6th June - Received the fabric that I ordered.

I received 1/2 yard each of the Bamboo Garden in Grey,Dolce

and Lilly in Blue, Dolce by Tanya Whelan. 

The 4 pc fat quarter bundle??... hmm I forget to look at the designer name.

I was so excited upon receiving all the fabrics. 

Tonight I will start cutting the Fat Quarter Fabric.

Aside from the fabrics that I ordered included in the

parcel were some stash fabrics. 

 I was so happy with the gift... love it...

Happy Sewing!!