I had been seeing the whole economy block thing going off at the various blogs I lurk around, you know, Red Pepper Quilts etc. etc. etc. But when Denny brought her little beauties in last month, I thought, I'll just try a couple. A couple, for fun you know, with a few scraps hanging around the machine. Well, more than a hundred different fabrics later, and that isn't including the ones I trialled but rejected, I had a cot quilt.
It was seriously addictive and pretty cool. I did trim back each block after I sewed it, and it went together like a dream. I think I will put a border around it to make it a little bit bigger as it is only 30 inches square as it is. Photos below. Are we catching up on the Easter weekend?
Gorgeous - and I love that I can work out whose quilt it is by the fabrics! I can't join you for an Easter gathering but will try and post some progress shots soon.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt and very inspirational. I need to make a single bed 'animal' quilt for the lady that we got our new cat from. I think a 12" block of the above will work and use up a few scraps!). Sorry won't be able to make it for the Easter gathering...orienteering again.
ReplyDeleteHey its lovely and great use of your fabric. So many things to try and so little time :-)
ReplyDeleteWow Kimmie - you are a legend! Those blocks look wonderful and great use of colour and fabric combinations. So far I have only made 22.....but you've inspired me! I'll get more done these holidays. Plan to do a little garment sewing as well....
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