My first International Block Swap has reached its destination ;-)

Debbie just emailed me to let me know my block has arrived.  I was beginning to get worried, it seemed to take so long.

Here is my block in pinks & browns.  I also included a postcard of Adelaide. 

I am very glad and relieved that Debbie likes it - Debbie has been a quilter for 18 years, a quilt teacher for 6 years, and a long arm quilter for about 5 years - needless to say I was terrified that my block would disappoint ;-)

Thank you Debbie, for letting me know it has arrived safely and that you like the colours I have chosen.

August Block Swap received from Larain

I received two lovely blocks from Larain today - her first block was a bit small, so she made another one.  I just love the material she has chosen, so I think I am the lucky one ;-)

this is the slightly smaller one

JRSQA - completed top

I have finally completed my quilt top.  Since I am making this for a baby quilt, I decided to go with 3 x 3 setting.  I think I am happy with this one ;-)

I am really happy with my sashing - I got about 80% lined up

I chose the block with the most background colour as the centre block

I am in two minds whether it needs an outer border ???

what do you think?  any suggestions??

August Block received from Debbie

OOPS -  I originally posted that this block came from Larain, a new member of the Aussie Quilt Block Swaps, but I was mistaken, this block is really from Debbie in Canada.  The envelope was wet when it arrived and the return address was partially obscured and I didn't even notice it was stamped with Canadian stamps ;-)  There was a note stuck on the inside that did not come out when first opened.

I apologise for my oversight, but I was eager to post pics on my blog.

A lovely block, in black, white and red.  The white squares are a beautiful white on white material - it does not show up very well in the photo.

JRSQA Block #12 - completed

I just realised I had not posted Block #12 of the JRSQA (see icon on sidebar)

JRSQA Block #12 - final block

I am now in the process of laying out my blocks and bringing them all together in a quilt. 

I think I will make two baby quilts - 6 blocks in each.

The sashing will be light blue with yellow polkadot cornerstones and the backing will be blue & white polka dots. 

I am thinking of using the yellow polkadots as the binding too, but will wait and see what it looks like when I finish sewing the blocks together.

here is a photo of my choices for the binding

I really love the yellow polka dots next to the blue polka dots

Now to decide on what will be the outer border - to bring the quilt up to a crib size.

I have really enjoyed this process and have loved seeing everyone's pics in the flickr gallery.