There were SO MANY precut charm squares in the box. I don’t even remember where some of them came from. Like rabbits they seemed to multiply…
So, I divided.
Into HOURGLASS BLOCKS.
Sort of a soft vintage-y look. Very scrappy, yet coordinated. Mostly. It could cover a twin size bed, or be a cuddle-with-company quilt. Snuggle time!
Sometimes I am given scraps, or even a partially finished quilt, that just isn’t my style. But, it is an opportunity.
It pushes my creativity, design skills and problem solving abilities. It makes me a beginner again. It makes me learn.
Sometimes a not-my-style quilt is just what I need.
ps–Judy asks a good question: What was I actually given? AGAIN, I didn’t take a picture of the starting point. But, there were a few pinwheels finished, with a dark purple strip sewn to one side. There were several sets of squares (light purple and background) sewn together all the way around, ready to cut on the diagonal, trim and sew together into pinwheels. There was extra yardage of both purple fabrics. And a few odds and ends of both colors.
It isn’t my usual style, but I do like it.
Small (32″ x 32″) and sweet.
The back isn’t my very favorite, but it did use fabric that I had on hand.
And finished! Another warm baby in the world.
That pile of scraps has become two baby quilts.
They are about 35″ x 37″. And it is fun to see them side by side.
They still need quilting, but soon…
Is this something you would like a tutorial for?
The bits and pieces of a jelly roll project are continuing to take shape.
Into a coin quilt…
I am pleased so far. The frame gives a distinctive look.
And helps to hide tiny differences in the width of the strips.
I am calling it Crackle Candy for now.
The top was made from a pile of miscellaneous scraps received in hand-me-down bags over several years. I was certain there was a quilt in there somewhere, but how to efficiently use so many different bits and pieces?
The answer was to incorporate a variety of block styles. There are six in all…can you find them?
HINT: One block only appears one time. I would change that if I did it again.
The blocks are finished and it is moving towards layout.
It is an experiment. I have yet to determine if it is a successful experiment.
In a sudden burst of energy I started several project about Christmas time.
And this one is well in progress.
Hard to believe Finja Sofia is already two months old.
It does a quilter’s heart good to see a quilt used and loved.
It is hard for me to believe, too. But Sparkle Jane is a grown woman and recently engaged.
He is a really good man, and they have been dating for over 1-1/2 years. We like him a lot and feel really good about the arrangement.
Which brings me to my point.
Many have you have watched Sparkle Jane grow up. Others are more recent arrivals. But, all are invited to help make a wedding quilt for them.
It will be based on this pattern: Heart-Blocks-Pattern.pdf (cluckclucksew.com)
And these colors.
Make one block either 4″, 6″, 8″ or 10″ (or more than one if you want to). The block can use one color, or more than one. Bright white background, please.
Let me know you plan to send a block, and I will share the address.
It would be lovely to have the blocks here by about April 1, 2021 to give me time to assemble and finish the quilt.
Thank you. What a lovely way to celebrate, surrounded by the caring and love of myriad quilters.
ps–All blocks will be acknowledged with the maker’s name and location on the (very large) label, if that information is included.
pps–Questions? Suggestions? Do tell!
ppps–Some have requested the paint brands and numbers: VALSPAR GREEN: 5008-4C April Arbor, 5008-4B Cactus Shadow, 5008-4A. VALSPAR BLUE: 4007-6C Deep Twilight Blue, 4007-6B Bountiful Blue, 4007-6A Nostalgia. VALSPAR PEACHY PINK: 2003-4C Snow Pa, 2003-4B Salmon Bisque, 2003-4A Brushed Rose. SHERWIN WILLIAMS CRANBERRY RED: HGSW1031 Cerise, HGSW1032 Adored, HGSW1033 Very Cherry, HGSW1034 Dreaming Pink.
