It is time to get back in the groove and
get some stitching organized. Zoom meeting
tonight so lots of time to stitch.
Remember that big bag project?
Well, it is full of string blocks of varing sizes
that really need a purpose. So....
Out they all come to get and
measured up.
There are 7 sizes.
Most are 8 1/2" (18) and 6 1/2" (27).
The 18 8 1/2" can go together to make a 32" x 32" top.
Three more can be made from the oversized blocks,
bringh the top up to 32" x 42" .
The 27 6 1/2" will make a 5 x 5 block top.
Three more of the larger blocks will get a trim down
and enlarge it to a 5 x 6 block top.
The binding bin was pulled out
to add some sashing and
a long piece of black was put into service.
The sashing will add interest and
divide the quilt into sections.
Quartets of blocks will point inward and
the remaining blocks will zigzag across the quilt.
The top from the 6 1/2" blocks will get dark green sashing.
It looks quite dark in the pictures
but it is a nice dark green
Now they are all boxed up and ready to go off to retreat!
Thanks for showing your decision process, will make great quilts
ReplyDeleteI am excited to get them moving forward!
DeleteYour strings are going to make a great quilt! :)
ReplyDeleteIt will be nice to finish them up!
DeleteStrings sure add interest to those blocks! Good job on incorporating leftovers into a new project!
ReplyDeleteThank you . I am glad to get these projects moving,
DeleteYou sure made quick use of your strings! I'm inspired to continue stitching up my own basket of strings. I like how you create sections. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome. I still have quite a large quantity of strings to get to but there are unlimited possibilities so it's like a great adventure!
DeleteGood plan with the string blocks. I like the dark sashing between them too.
ReplyDeleteThe sashing does spice them up a bit doesn't it!
DeleteI love what you've done with the strings. What great retreat projects!
ReplyDeleteI think so too! I always try to find ones I can mess up too badly !
DeleteGreat use of the string blocks, and so many quilts and possibilities from them. Thanks for sharing with us at Monday Musings.
ReplyDeleteDeb you’ve got a great plan for all those lovely string blocks. Thanks for sharing on To Do Tuesday 😁
ReplyDeleteHave fun on retreat! Lovely blocks. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
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What fun blocks - and MATH!! you are having too much fun with the math haha
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