Orphan blocks are propagating as I'm typing!
I think I am getting ahead, when I find
a new stack of blocks waiting to be assembled.
Pulling out all the spare blocks and finding some
new centers resulted in a few new tops ready to assemble.
First up the Weave block.
Thinking the blocks were all ready,
I laid them out on the design wall
and then found a wealth of complete centers.
They were a bit small so I added a strip to the
string portion and trimmed them up. The rows
were labeled with pins then clipped together,
making a larger top than originally planned.
Next came the last of the 8s & 10s blocks.
Up they went to the now empty design wall.
Ten blocks did not a top make so I
sorted thru the stack of partial pieces and
found a bunch of strip sets. Onto the
cutting table with some discovered black
strips and in a short time there were enough for
a 5 x 6 block layout. It received the
same treatment as the first round of weave blocks.
Then on to the remaining weave centers.
These were finishing up to suit a 7.5 inch block.
Just a few extra centers were needed so a quick trip
to the bits bin and I could trim some out using
my favorite 4 1/2" ruler.
A lovely light gray was cut into 6" strips,
squares then triangles. It is a bit of overkill on the size,
but I do like to be comfortable.
The best way to centre the triangles on the pieced strip,
is by using a completed one as a template.
Center a bunch, either clip or pin to secure,
and it's easy peasy stitching from there on out.
The remaing blocks were completed
with the pairs of pale grey triangles and
trimmed up to 7 1/2".
Wow, that's three tops right there, but I'm not done yet.
These Peachy Pineapples, were gifted to me to finish up.
I really think that there's a bag of
additional pieces somewhere.
I found a few string blocks that will make
good cornerstones. They are all pinned together
and awaiting the reunion with their color family.
I'm optimistic that the bag of coordinating
colors will turn up during this frenzy of finishing up partial tops.
Just one more for this Sunday of Completion.
( I don't think you'll find that day on a church calendar!)
Leftover blocks again,
colour family strip squares.
There were six red and green 14" blocks.
One was disassembled to see if it would play nicely with
the other scrap squares but the colors were just too intense.
So I joined them back together and
put them next to their fellows.
A little short on numbers again so back to the bit box
(actually pile), for a sacrifice of some big strip sets,
and another top is ready for joining,
This one will have a border of half blocks.
I found some lovely strips of blue during the excavation.
These may be an inner border between
the center and the halfblocks around the outside.
I may even use multicolor blocks for the outside.
The table of discovery is looking a bit lighter.
I can see a stack of waffle blocks for the next
layout and at least two of the delectible mountains
The stockings are all tucked in for next year.
The annual charm was added, this time a
small glittery star button to each.
I can't wait to dig into it again tonight during
a guild sew evening.
Stay safe and Sew On!
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