A while ago I pulled a bunch of pink charm squares out my scrap bin to start working on a couple projects. The goal here was to deplete my growing scrap box. Not sure I really made that big of dent, or one at all after pulling fabric for two different quilts. So far I have only been able to get the True Blue top completed, although it's more like True Pink!
Once the blocks were laid out I decided that order doesn't matter. Usually I control everything about the quilts layout. I just divided everything into piles and went to town. The only time I changed things around when sewing was if two of the same pattern touched. This definitely sped up the process! Each block finishes at 12 inches square, and the quilt is 5 blocks by 5 blocks or 60 inches by 60 inches, approximately.
The folded fabric will be the backing, and strips will become binding. I also pieced three too many blocks, so there will also be some orphan blocks on the back side. I really dislike having orphan blocks laying around. After the work to put them together, I can never bring myself to toss them out. Then I have these guilt quilt blocks with no project. Personally I like a pieced background, I can put in any extra blocks or use up fabric I purchased for a specific quilt, and can never picture myself using again. For me it's a win win. What are your preferences on backing? Orphan blocks?
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Once the blocks were laid out I decided that order doesn't matter. Usually I control everything about the quilts layout. I just divided everything into piles and went to town. The only time I changed things around when sewing was if two of the same pattern touched. This definitely sped up the process! Each block finishes at 12 inches square, and the quilt is 5 blocks by 5 blocks or 60 inches by 60 inches, approximately.
Top finished. Just waiting to get basted. So far so good :).
Public Service Announcement: tomorrow is Mother's Day!! Love you MOM.
Sew long for now,
PATCH & CHELS
So pink, but so pretty!
ReplyDeleteYummy pink :) Looking good! Are you aware you got the word verification on?
ReplyDeletePretty in pink.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! I don't like orphan blocks and I try to put all left over fabric and blocks in the back of the quilt.
ReplyDeleteLoving the pink! What a fun way to use up your scraps! I love your idea of incorporating the orphan blocks into the back. I always save one orphan block to use for a "scrapbook" block. For each quilt I've made, I use leftover fabric/blocks to make a 12 in block. I thought it would be fun to have a quilt one day with a little memory of each project I made. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely idea to make a scrapbook quilt of orphan blocks, really interesting.
DeleteYour quilt is gorgeous, really, really pretty.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness. What a beautiful quilt!
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