Fun on a Friday

Hello and happy Friday!

Monday we will be putting together the center of our Summit Stitches and I'll show the antique and let you decide if, and how you want to border it.

When I saw this amazing tilework in Portugal it reminded me of the "unknown" critter in my toile!

All of the following we saw at Monastery of Sao Vicente de Foro- Here is a virtual visit (very nicely done) HERE

I don't think we ever determined what it was- a mythical creature, I guess. 

Monastery museum- Applique in gold!

Baby Jesus surrounded by his outfits!

They were intricate and well done even if I don't understand why. 

Reminded me of a quilt sampler. 

So amazing!  It is worth a short online visit. 

Have a great weekend!

STOP THE PRESSES! Summit Stitches part 3

 Feel free to pull your hair out, scream at me, never read my blog again! 

In testing they always say your first answer is usually correct..well, 

My first post said we needed 80 four patches, then I corrected it to be 320.

When I was sewing 320 four patches, I thought, "Is this actually right?" NO it wasn't! But I am going to have a lot of little 4 patches left over and you may too. 320 is the amount of 1.5 squares we needed. Geez Louise!

I have made small errors before in the sewalong but I am considering this one a very LARGE   error.

I'm so sorry!

You still need only 5 sawtooth stars from part 2. 

I was going to wait to put this out on Monday but today is a good day to move forward.

Using your 4 patches we will now make a 16 patch. Keep your lights in the same position when sewing them together.

These should measure 4 1/2" and you will need 20 of them.

So sorry about that mistake. Thankfully 4 patches are fun to use!

Portugal

Historic Portuguese fabric now residing in my sewing room!

Taken from outside the shop in Porto.

 

And a few more lovely historic fabrics made in Portugal!

Just heading to the quilt shop on an old cobblestone road. 

There it is!

The woman working was very sweet!

 Get more info HERE They have been producing these historic fabrics and linens in Portugal since 1905!

Fabrica actually means factory, but I couldn't help thinking I hit the fabrica jackpot!

This was a different shop we walked by. The dress in the center really caught my eye!

We did browse through this one.

No purchases were made. 

Lots of cork! Love the patterns.

Portugal: 

The world's top producer, supplying over half of the world's cork. 

Quilt designs everywhere!

I hope you are having a wonderful week! 

Summit Stitches Part 2

This is the original star in the quilt. I've cropped it close, but yes, the tips are cut off a little. 

Let's make one!

You should be able to click on that and make it larger. 

Here is the background square cut on the diagonal twice.

Lay your pieces out

I start with the flying geese sections, lining up one side as seen in the photo, 

Sew, then press and add the other side. I take a tiny bit less than a 1/4" seam allowance. This piece, when sewn should measure 2 1/2" x 1 1/2". 

Then assemble in rows. 

This is how I press

Ta-Da! Your block should measure 4 1/2"

Admire your sweet block then make 4 more for a total of 5. I will be using the same blue in all of my blocks.

Much love to you all! Have a great week!