Back in November, I got this adorable bundle of the Pemberley fabric collection from Riley Blake Designs. I had the perfect plan for what to do with it – scrappy economy blocks and started prepping them right away. I was SO anxious to get going on this quilt. Then the great finger tragedy of 2019 occured and all sewing was effectively put on hold for 8 weeks. Sad times.
But good news! It’s back on the table. This collection is designed by Rachel of Citrus and Mint, based off the Jane Austen book, Pride and Prejudice, and it just couldn’t be any sweeter. I love the color palette to start with, but it’s Rachel’s detailed illustrations that put it over the top. Including houses great and small, letters, and Regency-era ball dancers.
You can find Pemberley fabric here, and here.
I’ve taken longer than I anticipated, but it finally feels good to be back in the saddle and sewing again. Here’s the current state of my work table.
And finger update: it looks like a finger again, which is comforting (and less revolting). It’s still pretty tender, and partially numb/part tingly (those poor nerves) and the skin is fragile, but there is skin so hallelujah. I’m told it will probably take a while to be continue recovering – if it ever fully does – but I’m just grateful it’s come this far.
And here’s the block progress so far. I’m liking where this is going…
You can find my Economy (also sometimes known as Square in a Square) Block tutorial here.
And what to hear something cosmically crazy: I’m not the only one who saw this collection and thought, “Economy blocks!”. Kelly of MyStitchingJournal had the exact same idea. You can see her quilt here. It must be true what they say about great minds thinking alike…
Here’s a little fussy cut Pemberley great house. I think I have an affinity for this collection because I went to Pemberley once. Okay, it wasn’t really Pemberley and Mr Darcy wasn’t there, but it was the house that played Pemberley on TV. You know, the one where Colin Firth jumps in the lake…
Heart and Valentine’s Quilt Ideas
Speaking of swoony-romanticism , if you’re in the mood to sew for Valentine’s Day, I compiled a great list of fun Valentines-Quilty inspiration for you here. There are so many fun Valentine’s themed projects out there – big and small. Happy Sewing.
