Stardust Blocks - Month 1 finished

 I had 2 goals for October: 1.) to complete my 1st blocks for the Sew In Love Block of the month, plus, complete a pouch from Sew Lux Fabric.

I'm happy to say that I did get these done early. This is the Rainbow pouch. 

This pouch was fun to make. Although, I wish someone would have told me to NOT spray water when adding the interfacing. Immediately, when I sprayed water, the Essex shrunk. I kept trying to press the block out to the end and then it distorted the block. I ended up adjusting the front and back by taking 1/4" off each side. Then I reduced the zipper length by 1/2", also. It worked out ok. 

Also, I completed my blocks for the first month of Sew In Love by Edyta Sitar. Here is a photo of my WIPs. These tiny sections of the blocks were so small (1 1/2") and they did take quite a while of piecing. I was glad to be done with them. I can see why these are called "Block of the Month" quilts. After 1 block, you need to take a break before the next month!

There are 5 to each block and 4 blocks are needed for the quilt. I am using a "misty grey" for the background. The silvery stars do not show up as well in this photo, but I they are pretty because it is metallic. Plus, I think they will be fine once they are in the quilt top. 

Stardust is the name of the block. I do like the end result.

Month 1 Stardust Blocks

I am linking my finish to Elm Street OMG for October