I need to have a slow project to work on at social sewing, something that won't get finished quickly. Something I can pick up and put down without losing my place in the construction process, since I plan to only work on it once a week, sometimes less.
I recently saw something on Pinterest (no attribution, if anyone recognizes the source please leave a comment). I liked the image and I thought it might be just what I need. I have an overabundance of 2" strips cut for previous projects, and overflowing scrap drawers. This could work.
After studying the photo and breaking down how the blocks are made, I made a few test blocks.
Basically it's all about the placement of lights and darks. I think this will work. I've stocked my project kit with strips of white and off-white, and a random assortment of colors.
After two days of social sewing, I now have a few more blocks made, enough to see more of the pattern. Even though I studied the blocks and figured out their construction, I've had to use the seam ripper on almost every block so far. Getting the pieces oriented in the right direction to feed under the needle is the biggest issue, but I think I have it figured out now. The light blocks need to feed differently than the dark blocks. Stupid mistakes like not putting the fabrics right sides together generated more seam ripper activity, too. Easy to do in a social environment. These little blocks are addictive to make, though.
Since the blocks finish at only 6", it will take a lot of them to make even a lap quilt, 55 light and 44 dark blocks for the 54 x 66" size shown above. I think this will make a nice donation quilt. And I'm hoping it will make a dent in my scraps.
Link up: Design Wall Monday at Small Quilts and Doll Quilts
This is going to be a great way to use up your scraps, although they do seem to multiple when we aren't looking. I look forward to watching it grow.
ReplyDeleteThis is one that really looks like a confusing mess until you get loads of blocks made and then the pattern really stands out. In the picture, are those your notes?
ReplyDeleteWhat a great scrap buster project! Good job figuring out how the blocks are made too.
ReplyDeleteVery fun scrap quilt. Fingers crossed it will help make a dent in your scraps. I'm not sure there is any pattern that will do that for my scrap bins.
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