Five to Ten

From left to right, row by row, these blocks represent HOPE, CONFESSION, the CROSS, BIRDS OF THE AIR, STAR, and LOVE.

There are to be fifteen blocks in the sampler once completed. These are block numbers 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 (not shown in order). Blocks 1 through 4 were in my October post. 

Since I have not used a theme fabric for this project, I've found myself mired in indecision at the point of fabric choices as each block's instructions come up. I was actually considering doing a hodgepodge piecing from which to cut the red portion of the heart, but finally found some red fabric that looked more red than orange.

Counting My Chickens

Over on the Quilting Board I found a very fun tutorial for cute little "funky chicken" pin cushions. The poster used selvage for some of her creations, and had a truly funky topknot, comb...or whatever that thing on top is called. I just used some trimmings from some red batik that I had on hand. This was fun to make, and the tutorial is very easy to follow: selvage/funky chicken pin cushion tutorial link. 

Here's the one I made:

"Gertrude"?

She's stuffed with rice, a bay leaf and hot pepper flakes to dissuade bugs, and BBs for a bit of heft in her setter. Not sure, but I think she looks like a "Gertrude".