Quote ~ ~ "Although commonly thought of as a grain, buckwheat actually comes from a herb plant. Buckwheat, which are triangular seeds produced by the herb plant, have a distinctive nutty flavour and can be cooked and served in a similar way to rice or also milled to make buckwheat flour. "
As I stitched Block 13, Buckwheat, I wondered exactly what buckwheat was. My Other Half suggested it was the stronger version of Doewheat, and I must admit it took a minute or two for that to sink in ... I rejected his suggestion!
This block is in shades of pink/beige, and when I looked for pictures of buckwheat it became obvious why these colours were chosen. While this block did take longer to stitch it was not difficult, though this may be because a kind person suggested I glue sandpaper to a board to hold the fabric when drawing the template. I carried that suggestion a stage further ... I set the pieces out on the sandpaper sheet; they stay in place, and I keep calmer.
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Your blocks are lovely and I am enjoying calling in to see your progress.
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