First of all, sorry I missed the link up last week. It was a first in the nine years I have been hosting this weekly event. I totally lost track of time and before I knew it, Sunday was half over. So, feel free to link up your older post if you like.
I have been busy sewing these scrappy bits together.
Originally my plan was to sew them in horizontal strips like this.
I really do like how this looks...
But as I continued to work on them, the thought of matching all those points was very unappealing to me. So, I decided to sew them up into groups of four and rotate them. This will be so much easier to assemble! I am pretty sure this quilt will just get donated so why make it harder than it needs to be.
I also finished up two low volume improv placemats in red. I just need to find some backings, quilt them up and trim them to size. Then I can slowly work on attaching all the bindings. I think I have enough bits to make one more in red then I will be moving onto some with blue.
I have a couple sew days with friends scheduled soon so I look forward to making a lot of progress on both of these projects.
So many scraps....
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It is now your turn to share what you are making with scraps. Here are the details for linking up:
- This linky party is for any scrappy project - It can be in-process or a finished piece.
- You can link up your blog post (not your homepage please) or Instagram photo from the past week that features your use of scraps.
- If you are linking to a blog post, I ask that you link back to my blog somewhere in your post. So if you are writing about scraps, just get into the habit of including a link as there will be a linky party available every week!
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- This is a party so remember to socialize and comment on the posts of others.
- Following my blog is not necessary but it sure would be great if you do!
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16 comments:
The indigo strip arranged in squares add a lot of good framing power. Your placemats are so cute with all that variety!!!
I loved your original plan for the indigo and yellow/orange blocks in horizontal rows, but totally understand how slow it would be to join them together. Who needs that! The rotating blocks give the piece great movement.
I agree with Julie's comment. There are too many quilts to be designed and made to spend a bunch of time matching intersections! Sew on!
This will be a pretty quilt and will warm someone in need.
either way it looks good
I really like your unique layout for those lozenges.
No post from me this week because my kids have been here, but I love seeing what you've been working on! The blue strips with orange corners look great in that layout. Fun new placemats, too. Have a great Sunday!
First time in nine years??? That is quite a good record in my opinion. Love the low volume bits. Very pretty!
Amazing how those blocks look in different layouts. I can see why you'd prefer the second to avoid all the point matching. I'm going to be watching your placemats closely. I enjoyed making a few this year and just might decide to continue that habit with RSC colors next year. Our Meals on Wheels program collects them.
I love putting blocks together into manageable groups. My work space is very tiny so any time I can do that, I do. I think these look wonderful. I have an idea for low volume placemats like that that I thought I would applique a flower in the corner or something. Do you think that would work?
I have never wanted prairie points on a quilt as much as I want it for this quilt. I think it would be an absolutely smashing border treatment.
No worries, Cynthia! You are entitled to a day off every once in a blue mon. :P
I love your scrappy works. You inspire me a lot. Thank you.
Missed you last week -- glad it was just a slip and that you're okay. I like the rick-rack effect of the revised version of your black-and-bright blocks.
Oh well, after so many years, a day off is well deserved! Love the low volume bits.
I love the rotated version, sometimes we need to simplify so we can get on to the next project :)
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