Spinning Spools--SHOW YOUR WORK HERE

[Anne B.]

I'm thinking I'd like to use 30s fabrics for this project. I just laid out a few strips to see how they look. Do you think they're bright enough? Will this look good?

[Sandy F.]

I love your 30s fabrics. The blocks are beautiful and the fabric will make an amazing border.

[Anne B.]

Thank you, Sandy!

[MaryJo M]

I have been excited about participating in this sew along ever since it was hanging on Alex's wall! I got a late start, but an caught up with my 20 squares and turning the edges of the half moons. I am using what I have in my stash: solid and ombre scraps, and a two yard cut of tiny white daisies on yellow. Thanks for another lovely quilt. I usually watch the broadcast on the replay.

[Elaine K.]

Here are a few of my spools using batiks.

[Elaine K.]

Today I managed to cut and press all the 40 half moons and rip the paper from my spools...looking forward to the next step!

[Kay C.]

Yes, the top is finished and about to be basted for my custom quilting. I used the Alison Glass plaids (except for the grays) and inserted some Kaffe plaids and strips as well. It is a striking quilt; so thank you for sharing!

[Orysia W.]

Half moons in position and a close up of machine appliqué. Usually do everything by hand but thought this a great opportunity to try doing it by machine. (Don’t know why picture turns out sideways.)

[Gayle B.]

I started out using white thread for the applique, but switched to monofilament. The pic has two blocks of each. You have to look pretty close to tell which thread I used.

[Nancy M.]

Gayle, I really like your fabric for the blades!

[midnight33]

thanks for posting, I have that background fabric on a bolt somewhere in my closet (teeHee) It'll make a great blade when I finally get started on this cutie quilt

[Dotti J.]

My progress. Blades are done.

[SueGee]

Got my blades done! Ready for the next step. This has been so much fun, and I've inspired a friend to use her ties to make something too.

[Sue R.]

This is very stricking! I wonder if you'll choose some masculine style border. Any thoughts?

[SueGee]

I'd like some type of masculine border, but not sure what. What type of masculine border were you thinking about?

[Chantal H.]

I love the way you used the ties. Very striking

[Elaine K.]

I have been thankful for Alex's classes and here is my rendition of the spinning spools...I didn't want a stark white background so used a grunge fabric that I had enough of for the moons. Thank you for the fun and inspiration. Alex when you make a goofy comment about being a trained professionial...I grin...and am so happy that you are sharing this time with me/us!

[Gaye]

I am ready for Monday. Yippie! Having troubles inserting picture for some reason.

[Barbara B.]

I am ready for Monday. Yippie! Having troubles inserting picture for some reason.

It might be too big--re-size smaller and try again.

[MaryJo M]

I finished stitching the spinners, using monofilament thread, the blind hem stitch adjusted to around 1/1, and the Bernina clear applique foot. I squared up again to 8 1/2", as I only had a few that didn't go off the edge a bit because of matching the 1/4 inch corner. I may move a few colors around yet.

[Helen W.]

Yes, the top is finished and about to be basted for my custom quilting. I used the Alison Glass plaids (except for the grays) and inserted some Kaffe plaids and strips as well. It is a striking quilt; so thank you for sharing!

Kay, Love your already finished quilt. I would love to see your custom quilting. What are your plans? HelenW

[Roberta A.]

Light grey print background and machine pieced curves.