Yup, I put this whole thing together. Last Saturday at my sewing marathon, I put together one block because I wanted to try out Bonnie Hunter's cool technique. It was Eeeeeeeeee Zeeeeeeeeee! When I got home, I couldn't resist dumping out my basket of 2 1/2 inch strips and putting together strip sets for more blocks. Flickr is so handy for getting ideas. I went to the Scrappy Trip Along group to see how the blocks went together. I really liked the look of the quilts when the center diagonal of the block had a stand out color. I had lots of reds. Yesterday I got 24 blocks all sewn together into this top. I can't believe how quick it went. Sadly, it did not put enough of a dent in my basket of strips. I think I will need to make another one or two. A great way to stash some gift quilts in the closet don't you think? I think I have the Wild Threads talked into making one for the church that lets us have our marathons there.
Have a lovely week and stay warm in you live in my neck of the woods!
Looks absolutely fabulous!
ReplyDeleteLisa, I just found your blog. We were members of the Blockswapper Group on The Quilt Show yeons of time ago. I enjoyed reading your blog. I don't have a google id so I can't join your blog but hopefully I can remember how to get to it.
ReplyDeleteRuby (gamby) in Vicksburg, MS
Well done! I like that block method. Had to chuckle at your "keep the workspace uncluttered" goal. Love your yellow HST piece!
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