While I am hand quilting in the evening,
in recent days I have been playing with these
Anna Maria Horner voiles,
which have been in my stash for way too long!
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| The floral on the left is for the backing |
They deserve some attention, don't you think?
I thought you might like to see my process....
Initially, I thought I'd do a simple patchwork,
so started with four and a half-inch squares.
They sat on my cutting table for some time, while I
pondered my decision.
Then I stumbled across Jenny Doan's quick method of
making hourglass blocks!
They start with a four patch, then another....
placed right sides together,
stitched around the outside and cut diagonally into four.
Before I knew it I had 12,
then 36,
then a photo collage for the 90 I am aiming for.
I thought it was worth converting that into a black and
white photo,
to help with the placement of that rich turquoise!
Hopefully, by the end of the weekend, I will have the
top together.
Then it will go into the TBHQ (To Be Hand Quilted) pile!
Happy sewing!
SUZ
Hello Suz,
ReplyDeletethe hour glasses lokk nice with this fabrics. I like the white lines with it.
Happy sewing and stay well.
Doris :o)
Love your blocks - thanks for the Jenny Doan reminder :)
ReplyDeleteI once tried a similar technique but discovered my sewing machine did NOT like sewing those bias cut squares! I do love those colours and can't wait to see how your hand quilting project is progressing.
ReplyDeleteNice to see a post pop up during all this turmoil. It looks really nice & I'd forgotten all about that method for hour glass blocks. Thanks for the reminder & happy hand quilting, though I'm just about to pop 2 on the big machine on the same backing fabric, which is a real bonus. Take care & stay safe.
ReplyDeleteOoooh I do love those QST blocks. They're so bright and happy and yes, its great that you're using the beautiful fabric that you've been holding on to. It's going to be a stunning quilt. Happy Sewing :)
ReplyDeleteThese are so pretty as hour glass blocks. I've never seen that method of sewing them but I might have to try it. I have lots of squares cut in various sizes - I cut my scraps into squares and put them in boxes for scrappy quilts.
ReplyDeleteI've found all kinds of projects for them.
They look so happy together ... and are probably wondering why they had to wait so long. Great results!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to use those fabrics.I often wonder about directional fabric and how best to use it. This is a perfect solution.
ReplyDeleteSo pleased these lovely fabrics are no longer hiding away.
Beautiful fabrics and colours. And what a great way to make hourglass blocks.
ReplyDeleteWow! This is so colorful. I've never seen that method before and am happy to now have it in my toolkit . . . if only I can remember to try it sometime. Thanks for sharing. Have funning playing with your blocks.
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