How does this apply to my quilting? I decided I better finish up a few projects. For some reason this year, I am just wanting to start a lot of new things! I must have been concentrating so much on actually finishing things - I caught "Quilt Startitis"
What did I get finished? Well a whole lot more is finished in my head that in reality, but at least I am thinking about it right?
I finished my *Sticks* quilt top. I went with layout one, it seemed to just pop more - and more of you voted for it - so I figured if we all liked it this way.... this way it must go. The quilt pattern can be found here:
Quilting is more fun than Housework (don't you just love that blog name? I can relate!)
Someone had commented that they did not have strips long enough to make this block.... notice the bottom left string? Many of mine were pieced. I REALLY wanted to use up my scraps. And sadly - like most scraps - I a sure they have multiplied . Again!
And then because Wrangler Man said I needed to go help him set a post that the wind had snapped, I decided that this quilt was extremely important - and HAD to be worked on RIGHT then. I sent my boys.
Mary ( or Mollie) had posted about these blocks - and she wrote up a quick pattern. I was just intrigued, and of course I have a HUGE box of 2 1/2 inch strips. I may actually have 2 boxes - but you didn't ask correct?
Framed 9 Patch Is the pattern ( and the link) . I am actually making the 9 patches with 2 1/2 inch squares, rather that the strip that Mollie uses. The only reason? My scraps strips are smaller in length than what she used.
For Anything Goes head over to: http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/
And now - for your lovely Tree shot. You all need more trees in your life correct? So here is todays:
Your quilts are looking great and that was great strategy to send your boys instead!
ReplyDeleteLove your framed 9-patches. The colors are wonderful. And your "Sticks" quilt top turned out great! It looks like flags in the sun.
ReplyDeleteLook at you go! I LOVE the way "Sticks" turned out! What a wonderful way to use up scraps! I saw that framed 9patch too, and I am thinking about making it! Come visit me.....there are a lot of trees here you can photograph! LOL
ReplyDeleteWhat a great string setting!
ReplyDeleteLove how your "Sticks" quilt turned out! Thanks for sharing how you piece your scraps (I do that too!)
ReplyDeleteSticks is awesome!! I really like the framed 9 patch too. I need leaves on my trees, goodness where are they? Loved your tree shot, something soothing about it, maybe the sepia tone.
ReplyDeleteLove your sticks quilt! I want to make a framed 9 patch also. Great pattern for a QOV.
ReplyDeleteYou have been very busy. Love the way Sticks turned out. That's a great scrap quilt. I have a 9 patch going too (has been for at least a year)! Maybe you have inspired me to get it finished.
ReplyDeleteLove the sticks quilt, so colorful. I can relate. I would rather start project than finish, luckily every once in awhile I get in a mood to quilt and bind and then at least get partially caught up.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty projects, I really like the framed 9 patch blocks.
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