A few nights ago I whipped up 20 quilt blocks, using left over jelly roll strips, fat quarters and a few scraps.
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Two blocks made with the last of my Flea Market Fancy by Denyse Schmidt. Five years ago, I won 10 fat quarters.
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Six blocks made with two fat quarters acquired on a holiday three years ago.
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Six blocks made with six left over jelly roll strips. The rest of the jelly roll has been made into blocks that have been patiently waiting to be sewn into a quilt top. I've lost track of when I began this one. And I've lost the tape with the specific name of the Moda fabric.
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Six blocks made with small pieces left over from a drawstring shoulder bag.
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To make two blocks...
- cut 4 strips - 2½" x 8" in fabric one
- take one of the 4 strips and cut in half lengthwise - makes 2 strips - 1¼" x 8"
- cut 4 strips - 2½" x 8" in fabric two
- take one of the 4 strips and cut in half lengthwise - makes 2 strips - 1¼" x 8"
All twenty blocks will be sent off to Margie (Nanny Craft 4U), at Nanny + Friends Charity Sew. I placed a few of the blocks together so you can see what they look like side by side - not that these colours work together. My blocks will be added to others that are donated. I think there will be 56 blocks in each quilt. I do hope the colours of my blocks co-ordinate with others that are donated.
Margie found the idea for the blocks over at Exuberant Color - second quilt down.
Margie found the idea for the blocks over at Exuberant Color - second quilt down.
This was feel good sewing that didn't take long at all.
... Pam
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Looks fantastic. What a great thing to win!
ReplyDeleteyou certainly got a lot of blocks made in one night, thanks for the instructions will add this to my book of blocks I am making
ReplyDeleteDonation blocks are a great way to use up odd bits of fabric, aren't they Pam. A whole quilt of this block would be lovely I shall add this block to my list of blocks to try :)
ReplyDeleteHow simple and fresh, great idea for a quick charity quilt.
ReplyDeleteI'm amazed at how many blocks you whipped up so quickly Pam :)!
ReplyDeleteA great idea to donate to a good cause!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Caroline.
DeleteWhat a simple and very effective block and jelly roll friendly too. It would make a great scrap quilt.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty fabrics! This is going to be a great quilt. :)
ReplyDeleteWow, you were productive, that's a lot of blocks in a short space of time.
ReplyDeleteYears ago I started a quilt and never finished it. You are so amazing to whip up the blocks and it will be part of a beautiful quilt.
ReplyDeleteI don't normally sew that quickly, Debra. The quilt top is the part of making a quilt that I enjoy the most.
DeleteI purchased the fabric to sew my daughter a quilt TWO YEARS AGO but have not even begun. This looks like a pattern I could manage quickly! Thank you for sharing it at Tuesdays with a Twist! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
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