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Dear Jane Friday

It's really been a Dear Jane Week. I have another two blocks to share today.

Block G2 - Rotary cut using a Robert Kaufmann fabric I picked up recently. I wasn't sure about this block to start with - I just couldn't see the pattern or the symmetry, but once I'd made it I like it a lot more.


Block M4 - rotary cut (all 49 pieces). The fabric is Cambridge by Ro Gregg for Paintbrush Studios - I've never heard of this make of fabric before but I really like it (and the blue and pink versions which I've also picked up). Some of the lines are a bit wonky, but with that many pieces that small, I'm pretty pleased.


I've also prepared a couple of blocks for hand piecing. I think this brings me to a total of 38 completed blocks of a total 225! You can see them all on my Dear Jane page. I'm starting to worry I might forget which fabrics I've already used - I don't want any repeats, so I'm thinking up ways of keeping a record that will double as something useful.

I'm linking up with Fabric Frenzy Friday

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Lorna McMahon said…
Both your Dear Jane blocks are gorgeous, Jennie! What a lot of work with all those tiny pieces! Great job!
14 February 2014 at 22:32
Sara said…
Keep at it! They are looking awesome!
15 February 2014 at 02:29
Quilting Nonnie said…
The two blocks are very pretty! The Dear Jane is a big undertaking, but judging from these two blocks your quilt is going to be amazing!
15 February 2014 at 16:27
Quilting Nonnie said…
The two blocks are very pretty! The Dear Jane is a big undertaking, but judging from these two blocks your quilt is going to be amazing!
15 February 2014 at 16:28
Lindsey said…
Jennie--Your blocks turned out lovely! You did a great job piecing these together--looking forward to seeing more!

Thank you for linking up to Fabric Frenzy Friday!
-Lindsey
Fabric Frenzy Friday
17 February 2014 at 02:40
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