I had just enough juice left tonight after work, two hours of pickleball and a 2 mile walk with my boys to finish up the final two Wensleydale blocks.
Here’s #60 under my needle.
And the final block finished and trimmed.
And I showed you the final block because I’m saving the best for last. I really think that block #59 just might be my favorite of all the blocks.
Many of the blocks I’ve made for this quilt are my favorite at the time I make them, but I think this might be the best of all of them! Maybe because it was almost the last.
Here’s the final two blocks together.
And a look at the final 10 blocks. . . look at all the lovely contrast!
Makes me think that when I make this pattern again I’ll plan more carefully to have that strong contrast between blocks. It gives a really cool effect and I’m guessing a lot of secondary patterns would emerge.
Once I got these two blocks done tonight I peeled the paper off the last ten blocks while I watched the last couple episodes of Ted Lasso on Apple TV.
I’ve got all the blocks sorted into piles by value of the outer fabric: dark, medium dark, medium light and light.
I still need to put the most recent blocks into their piles than if I have time I’ll toss them all up on my design wall tomorrow night.
I’m going to visit a friend tomorrow night who has a new corgi puppy. I’ve been looking forward to meeting here. There’s really nothing cuter than a corgi puppy.
Now it’s time to figure out what I’m going to make next.
agilejack 
I can’t wait to see it up on your wall. Will you be doing a blog on this design? I like the pattern so much I’ve bought a book of papers and was wondering if you might put the size you used for each piece in the block.? I love the choices of fabrics and colours you’ve got. I’ve started doing them with bright orange and greens well out of my comfort zone.
KATHLEEN. England
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I would love that info too, would be very helpful!
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I agree with everyone we can’t wait to see them all together on your wall. My next is your color burst quilt.
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Yeah. I do need to get those blocks on to my portable design wall. I have a feeling it will take some time to get them all arranged in a way that works.
Anne
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I’m not comfortable sharing what I’m doing cutting fabrics because I’m wasting a LOT of fabric. But that’s how I roll. However, Wanda from the Exuberant Color blot suggested cutting one paper template into it’s pieces, then cutting out fabric using each piece as a guide, adding a full half inch all the way around the edges. that should work well, but I haven’t tried it.
Good luck!
Anne
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I’ve done a lot of blog posts about making these blocks. Go to my blog at http://www.agilejack1.com and search for “Wensleydale” and they’ll all come up.
I’m not comfortable sharing what I’m doing cutting fabrics because I’m wasting a LOT of fabric. But that’s how I roll. However, Wanda from the Exuberant Color blog suggested cutting one paper template into it’s pieces, then cutting out fabric using each piece as a guide, adding a full half inch all the way around the edges. that should work well, but I haven’t tried it.
Good luck!
Anne
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Each one of your Wensleydale blocks is so pretty on its own. I’m looking forward to seeing all 60 together on your design wall. And then, there’s the finished quilt. I can’t wait to see that!!! You are one talented and productive person!
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This has been a slow top to make. It will be good to see it all sewn together.
Anne
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Bravo👏! Love block #59 for the harmony of the colors, but love #60 for being the final block. Looking forward to seeing this on the design wall!
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Good point about #60! the last one is a good one!
Anne
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Bravo! The blocks are done! I love how you talk about your favorites. But what really got me was your last statement. “Now it’s time to figure out what I’m going to make next”. That is how my mind works, but I am now trying to actually finish my quilts before I start the next interesting project. Not as fun though!
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I have a few unfinished quilts that I’d like to finish. I might take on one of those next. the one I’m making for my guest room is nearly done. I think it only needs five or six more blocks. the quilt will have large borders to get it up to size. But it’s been in the works for YEARS!!! Time to get it done.
Anne
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Hip,hip….you’ve nearly done it. I think you were smart to use batiks. They don’t fray and both sides are right sides. It looks beautiful and this pattern IS really great. So many ideas to showcase. I have a little over 20 done….enjoying the process.
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You’re right about the batiks. It would have been more complicated and slower if I had used regular fabrics with a right and wrong side. I was so smart and I didn’t even know it!
It did take a good amount of time to make these blocks, but I think it’s all worth it!
Anne
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Absolutely beautiful!! I love #59.
Looking forward to seeing the design wall with the blocks all arranged.
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Me too! It will be fun to see all 60 blocks up there!
Anne
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Congratulations. What an accomplishment. With all the graduations going on you must feel like one of the graduates. This has probably been ones of your most tedious quilts, at least since I’ve been reading. It’s gorgeous!
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This has definitely been a slow quilt top to make. I was thinking last night that I’ve done A LOT of blog posts about this one. Good thing the blocks are all different. If they were all the same I would never finish this quilt!
Anne
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Love your blocks… just started on my weslendale blocks Wonder how do you do it? Using foundation piece paper or what? By any chance do you use light box. Also do you have measurement for fabric cuts…. I’m struggling…. Would appreciate any tips. Yeah I noticed that I need to make sure that I am using variety of colors for contrast. Hope to hear from you soon. Thanks!
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I made mine with foundation paper piecing. I purchased the templates on Amazon I do not use a light box. Don’t really need one with the way I do it.
I’m not comfortable sharing what I’m doing cutting fabrics because I’m wasting a LOT of fabric. But that’s how I roll. However, Wanda from the Exuberant Color blog suggested cutting one paper template into it’s pieces, then cutting out fabric using each piece as a guide, adding a full half inch all the way around the edges. that should work well, but I haven’t tried it.
Good luck!
Anne
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Thanks so much. I have the templates too. But have been using the paper… trying to figure out the best way. Making too many mistakes…. Thanks again. Love your blocks!
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I’m in the process of making my first Franken bag, following your tutorial. I can’t find your source for the leather straps though. I found some at a craft store but they were too thick. Could you give that source again please?
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I make my handles using faux leather. There’s a link to the faux leather I use at the very bottom of the tutorial.
Anne
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Yep! I found it; thank you!
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Please share the size of this finished block. I may have missed it in an earlier post. Your blocks are beautiful! Thanks Janet
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I think someone else answered this, but the are around 8.5 x 11, but not exactly unfinished. See the other comments for exact finished size.
Anne
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Anne. About how big is each block?
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They finish at 7 1/4″ x 11″. The blocks will be trimmed to 7 3/4″ x 11 1/2″ before piecing to provide for your seam allowances.
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Thank you
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thanks for doing that work for me!
Anne
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I think others have answered this for you. it’s just about 8.5 x 11 unfinished. So it’s large.
Anne
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What a block adventure so pretty. Can’t wait to see them all together on the wall .
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Might be able to start sewing these together soon. I have a feeling it won’t take too much time on the design wall.
Anne
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I loved all the blocks and look forward to seeing all them together. I think my favorite block is one of the middle blocks you made, I remember thinking this one is gorgeous!
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I seem to gravitate to the blocks that have a little more color in the dark fabrics. Those pops of color are so good!
Anne
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Voot, voot!!! This is going to be a stunner! Thanks for sharing your progress with us.
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thanks! I’m anxious to see this top all done.
Anne
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Have always thought I would like to do this block.
Love all your posts about it.
I kept looking at how to make a pattern for it – but the papers are the way to go.
Thanks for your email. Like a short talk with a friend each time I get them.
Thanks,
Susan
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I was thinking I’d Make my own paper piecing template until I discovered I could buy them. Why spend all that time making a template when I could be doing something more fun? d
Anne
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I would love the info Kathleen and sheepscharm requested too please. I love this so much, have my paper books ready to go someday soon! Looking forward to seeing yours on the wall!
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I’m not comfortable sharing what I’m doing cutting fabrics because I’m wasting a LOT of fabric. But that’s how I roll. However, Wanda from the Exuberant Color blot suggested cutting one paper template into it’s pieces, then cutting out fabric using each piece as a guide, adding a full half inch all the way around the edges. that should work well, but I haven’t tried it.
Good luck!
Anne
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wonderful idea! Thank you! Best to you , Pam
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I, too, find that “favorite” block special. I can’t quite figure out what makes it so but what a lovely creation. You have such an eye for color. Hug that little Corgi for me. Kate
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I think it’s the cool, watery colors. It’s usually about color combos for me so I’d guess that’s what it is.
Anne
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Ready to try paper piecing again! I used to do a lot of it. (Would love to see a picture of that quilt down by your feet)!
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You might be able to that quilt on my Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=2237391759620421&set=a.261289590563991
Anne
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Congrats on finishing the blocks. Can’t wait to see the finished product. I have my eye on one of the patterns in the book, but have to save up my Social Security shekels!
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yeah. I didn’t purchase the book since this was really the only one I was interested in. And when I found the paper templates available online…. score!
Anne
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I love the look of those blocks! I may have to have another run at paper piecing. Thanks for sharing!
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I love paper piecing but am looking forward to a project that’s faster!
Anne
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Wensleydale Quilt Block finished 11” x 7.25”
I like how you plated up the block pieces, please post all of your tips. Did you make the paper piecing pattern by tracing the templates in the book and print 60 copies?
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I’ve done tons of blog posts on this quilt top. Go to my blog and search for “Wensleydale.” It will bring them all up.
I purchased a booklet of 60 paper piecing templates. You can get them on Amazon.
Anne
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I went back through your blog post’s and found useful information. I ordered the foundation papers listed on Amazon, delivery tomorrow! I also checked out the book “Quilt Recipes” by Jen Kingwell at my local public library. I have a plastic tub full of batik’s and can’t wait to get started!
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You’re all set!
Anne
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Wow, you are quick and dedicated! I’ve been trying to keep up but I’m only up to 34. And I may have some discards and will need to make a few extras. I didn’t use all batiks for the outer pieces. I found it’s much faster and less error-prone to use the batiks!
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Definitely much faster and easier to use batiks for the outer pieces. Don’t have to worry about right and wrong side!
These blocks do take some time to make. I’m thinking my next project will be something that goes together quickly.
Anne
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Congratulations, you get to clean up your sewing room from all those 400-ish pieces of fabrics. (Mine is an absolute mess right now.)
Next, I will need a quicker and easier quilt! I’m looking at this one:
High Street Hills Downloadable PDF Quilt Pattern | Cotton Street Commons | Fat Quarter Shop https://www.fatquartershop.com/high-street-hills-downloadable-pdf-quilt-pattern-cotton-street-commons
I haven’t bought it bc it recommends fat quarters and I want to use up some of my pre-cut strips. Plus, it’s kind of obvious, right? With your strip piecing trick, this should turn out great!
Jitka
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My sewing room is a bit of a mess. I have fabric that I have not place for. Better get organized.
That pattern you shared is very similar to this quilt I made. I think it’s probably made the same way.https://agilejack1.com/2019/12/08/hexagon-finished/
It looks like you could certainly use strips for that rather than fat quarters.
Anne
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Eagerly looking forward to your Wensleydale blocks on your design wall, Anne! Each and everyone of those blocks are simply stunning! Do you have measurements to cut all those triangles? I admired how you separated each block pieces neatly on paper plates. What fabric will be the backing for this quilt? Batiks or Kaffe Fasset?
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No idea on backing fabric yet, but it would be fun to put a bright KFC fabric as the back. I love that pop of excitement!
Anne
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I have enjoyed watching your progress on these lovely blocks. I am enamored with the batiks and all your choices of fabrics! Thanks for sharing your days, your dogs and reminding me exercise and quilting should be done daily!
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It’s work to build a habit of walking every day but I really miss it when I don’t get my five miles in. And so do my boys.
sometimes it’s harder to sew every day.
Anne
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