Manx Quilting

I spent yesterday at quilt guild making ONE BLOCK! And, I didn’t even finish it! In my defense, it was all hand sewing, and it was a new to me technique. We learned about the history of Manx quilting, and then Beth showed us how to make our own. Here’s one Beth made as a demo:

I copied this from AI:

Manx quilting is a resourceful, traditional patchwork technique from the Isle of Mann, characterized by using fabric scraps, hand measurements (thumb, middle finger), and a unique "folded log cabin" method where fabric strips are folded and sewn onto a foundation square, often without batting, creating thick, durable blocks for warm bedding. It's known for its practicality, minimal tools (needle, thread, knife/tearing), and distinct layered, textured look, perfect for summer quilts due to the lack of batting. 

Basically you use your hand for the measurements of the foundation, center, and 

strips. The strips are all hand sewn onto a foundation.

Here’s mine:

It’s not very good, and I don’t know if I’ll continue making blocks or not. I kind of doubt it. I didn’t get very far, but anytime I sew with a group, I spend more time chatting and looking at everyone else’s work than I do sewing. 

Edit: Here’s a full quilt made by Beth. She said she hand sewed 83 blocks and set them on point. 

In the meantime we are forecasted to have a freeze this weekend. 

I have plenty of tortillas, but I need to get a loaf of bread and some milk. It will be good weather for staying home and sewing. I’m going to move the outside plants into the garage and cover the ones that are planted in the ground. I have already drained the sprinkler system, but I still need to cover some outdoor faucets.