I came across this swap last year. I ended up not joining though because that was before I figured out how to do a scant 1/4" seam. I had only been quilting for a very short time and couldn't get my blocks to look right or be the right size. So, I decided to just go ahead and make a bunch of blocks because I liked the pattern and colors the swappers chose. I had these in my drawer of blocks also. I was planning on sashing them in grey. I've recently come to realize that I am not very good at matching up sashing. With that in mind, I decided to just put a border of grey around each block and then sew them together. I can match seams this way so it was a win win situation. I got the look I wanted plus matching seams.
I had some extra blocks so I made a little doll quilt top.
I didn't have enough grey for these blocks. I think I will incorporate them into the back of the big quilt.
I like seeing my miscellaneous block drawer emptying. I'm sure it will be filling back up pretty soon though.
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5 comments:
Looks good! Way to go.
looks great.....not to long ago Betsy from Quilting Fiesta made a quilt using all her left over blocks, it was a hodge podge of stuff, it looked great though
Very nice--I need to empty a few block drawers. I am sure they have babies while I sleep!!
LOL you really are on a roll!! Nice job!!
They remind me of licorice allsorts one of my dad's favorite candies/sweets. :) Very pretty.
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