Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Another Something New

After finishing my little Bunny Quilt top, I thought I would continue working on projects that I have held in my head using some of my older stash pieces.



I have had a one yard piece of an old Laurel Burch border fabric languishing in my stash.  It was time to get it cut up and made into a quilt.  I added a bunch of bright colored scraps cut to 2.5" square and set everything next to my machine.



The border fabric required some thinking on my part - I needed to get the best yield I could with some very selective fussy cutting.  And it needed to create the design I had in my head.  I ended up with two different 8" block designs. 

Now I just need to find some time to sew!
Thank goodness the blocks go really fast :) 




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17 comments:

Libby in TN said...

That's a Laurel Birch I haven't seen. Can't wait to see how this comes together.

Brenda @ Songbird Designs said...

I love Laural Burch and especially these borders. Great job - and I definitely agree that quilting is WAY more fun than housework - as my house can attest! LOL

Karen's Korner said...

Looking forward to seeing how this one ends up.

Jo said...

This one looks like fun

Yvonne from Quilting Jetgirl said...

The border fabric is bright and fun and I think you came up with great blocks to feature it. I look forward to seeing how the quilt takes shape once you get them pieced!

Janice Holton said...

Oh you're such a tease! I'm on the edge of my seat waiting to see what wonderful creation you have in the works!

Louise said...

I really like the direction this is going! I have a lot of odd, bright border pieces and really want to see how you put this together. I can always count on you for inspiring new ideas :)

Anja @ Anja Quilts said...

Those colours in the first photo...looks so bright and vibrant.

MissPat said...

I still have several Laurel Burch fabrics tucked away. I should really use them up.
Pat

Mystic Quilter said...

Love her colourful fabrics, nice with your solids.

KaHolly said...

Fun and bright! Whatever you come up with will be beautiful!

Barb Neiwert said...

What fun, bright colors! Question: Just how many pattern ideas are you holding in your head? It must be jammed pack in there!!! Bring 'em on!

LIttle Penguin Quilts said...

The Laurel Birch fabric is so much fun - perfect to go with the bright squares! I'll enjoy seeing where you go with this!

Julie said...

Such gorgeous colours!! I can't wait to see this one completed. Thanks for linking to Sew, Stitch, Snap, SHARE.

Cathy said...

What a great way to use border prints.

Connie Kresin Campbell said...

Neat blocks and Laurel Burch fabric is always so beautiful!

Sandy Panagos said...

That looks like a fun way to make those pieces work together!

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