At first I was a bit timid about joining this hop because by first vision was of something like a Mariners Compass, so not my thing. Carol assured me that I was overthinking the word diamond and I was just to have fun.
When it comes to Diamonds I have found the definition by quilters is a bit vague, broad and forgiving.
Pintrest shows lots of "diamond" quilts that are squares on point. I've done that. This one was done for a dear very ill aunt back in February.
This one was done for H2H Challenge 2019. Yes it is only a top because that is what Victoria's Quilts Canada has requested. They have quilters in Canada who will complete the tops sent to them. Sending them only tops is so much cheaper to do then send quilts including batting and backing. A win win.
Taken indoors
Taken outdoors in the wind. Ignore the rocks holding it down for the shot.
Deep down I still felt that I really needed to challenge myself with what I think of as a traditional diamond. I found a block on pintrest that fit my vision.
Then I turned it into a paper pieced pattern. I don't like to paper piece. I have taken several classes and I still have a real problem with perspective. But I really felt that I needed to paperpiece it to do it right. I did feel that I could do 1 block if time wasn't an issue. It took me over 2 hours to do this 8 x 8 block, but it was just what I wanted when it was done. A very bright and cheery diamond mug rug.
1 of my goals for 2019 is that a part of every hop I participate in this year includes something I did on my embroidery machine to justify its existence in my life.
I found the perfect Diamond for this hops goal. The pattern is from Curtsy Embroidery I love it. Yes Carol, I did have fun. Thanks again.
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I finished the above post on Thursday last week. Thursday night I was working on another scrap, string quilt (see my previous post) and was looking for a machine embroidery quilt pattern to use on these blocks. Designs by ju ju had some great SASHIKO inspired quilt block patterns. I found this one and had to do a quickie "whatever" just to share it on this hop. Her patterns come in 4 -5 sizes and I was interested in the largest so that is what I stitched out 9.5 x 9.5. I rolled the extra backing to the front for binding.
I got a piece a bit bigger than a mug rug and a bit smaller than a place mat. I'm calling it a breakfast mat for the time span of this post.
Just love it.
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Below is a list of all of the participants in this hop. If you haven't visited them yet, please do. It will make your day.
Thanks for stopping by and thanks to those of you who have left a comment, they are the best part of being part of a hop.
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Your diamond projects are all wonderful!
ReplyDeleteIt sure looks like you had fun, all your projects are lovely!
ReplyDeleteFantastic pieces, Selina
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilts! I am not a fan of doing paper piecing either, but it does work well on some projects, like your pretty mug rug.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you had fun with the diamond thing, because I totally love all your projects. That pink mug rug turned out perfect and of course, your happenings with your embroidery machine are always a treat. Someday I want to play with Sashiko style projects like this cute one you did. Thanks for hopping with us, Selina! xo
ReplyDeleteI'm on your page with over thinking this hop. It was a hard one for me. You hit it out of the ball park though with all your fabulous diamond beauties! Love your idea of using your embroidery machine for every hop this year!
ReplyDeleteYou have a nice stash of diamond projects. Love both your finished quilts. Congrats on tackling paper-piecing. It is not hard just so darn time-consuming. The last one is the cutest mug rug I've seen!
ReplyDeleteI think many of us cringed when we saw the word "diamond", but you did a great job with the theme. Your diamonds are all lovely.
ReplyDeleteLove all your diamonds.
ReplyDeleteGreat projects!
ReplyDeletePink and green is one of my favorite color combos. Cute mug rug!!
ReplyDeleteLol tyty was a nice stop on this hop love bright colors....happyness04431@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteSo many lovely projects
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing! Great projects!
ReplyDeleteFabulous projects, the first two are favorites for sure, fun bright shining colors.
ReplyDeleteAmazing range of diamond quilts and mats. Love the colours you have chosen.
ReplyDeleteWell done. Glad you gave paper piecing another go.
ReplyDeleteWow!! Thanks for sharing SEW many wonderful diamond projects for the Hop!
ReplyDeleteGreat diamond projects.
ReplyDeleteLook at all the diamonds. Your embroidery is truly the perfect diamond.
ReplyDeleteWow - you have loads of diamonds - and I love them all. Great job! I enjoy using my embroidery machine in my quilts. I'm working on a quilt for our show this summer now and all the blocks were done on the embroidery machine and then pieced into the quilt. Just have one border left and today I finally figured out what I wanted to do. And the corner blocks are paper pieced. I've only had one class, but have a great friend who taught it, so I'll probably have to give her a call to finish this one! LOL Great job on all your projects!
ReplyDeleteLove all of your diamond projects, big and small!
ReplyDeleteGreat diamond designs. My favorite is the log style quilt. You got me with the greens. 😉
ReplyDeleteYour diamond pillow is just the cutest! I need to adopt your philosophy and make my embroidery unit earn its keep occasionally too. Lovely projects.
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