Here are the blocks I made for Margaret's Hope chest.
The GREAT thing about projects like this is...
You get to try out a "new-to-you" quilt block...
and you're not committed to a WHOLE quilt!!
There are three blocks for a boy...
and three for a girl!!!
Now....
If you wanted to make this easy you would just cut some strips
from 6 or so fabrics and sew them together with that middle sashing.
I didn't make it the EASY way.
I ended up having a treasure hunt!!!
Treasure hunts are FUN...
but they're
TIME CONSUMING!!!!
TIME CONSUMING!!!!
Needless to say.
I think I could have made a WHOLE quilt
in the time it took to SIFT through scraps
Looking for the right COLORS!!!
:0
Love doing these. I'd want the boy quilt. LOL I'm doing one in red, white, and blue for the vets.
ReplyDeleteEven if it took a little longer your treasure hunt created some lovely gems.
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I just learned how to do this on the Craftsy Block of the Month. I love how these turned out! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThese are both looking great. Like your idea of a "controlled" string quilt. Good idea!
ReplyDeleteI am a random string blocker - but to speed up your 'hunting'. The next time thru that scrap bin pull 'like' strips and clip in groups from a hanger - then the next block usage, it will be easier to find the treasures.
ReplyDeleteI like the small projects. Makes me feel like I accomplished something. Love your blocks. The time was well spent.
ReplyDeleteHugs!
That is of of my favorite patterns! Will you make small quilts?
ReplyDeleteAaah...the fun of the process! Great blocks!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a lot of fun! Love your blocks!
ReplyDeletethese are great!
ReplyDeleteGreat blocks, fast and fun to make!
ReplyDeleteGreat blocks Beth and for such a good cause!
ReplyDeleteDropped by from Sew Many Ways and love your blog.
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