I have been finishing up my Modify Tradition Quilt Blocks . I reached the point where I only had
small scraps left.
I needed 1 last block. So here is what I came up with.
It turned out to be a great way to use up the tiny scraps.
You can use 3"x3" sqaures or a triangle template that is half of the square.
If you want to try it.....
You will need to cut 3.5 3"x3" squares or 7 triangles ,of 7 different fabrics for 12 1/2 " block
8 fabrics will give you a 14" block
Once you have all your little triangles cut ,Lay them out in rows
You will need to cut 1 of the triangles in half of each color to even up the rows.
Like in the photo.
After you have them all laid out. Sew two colors together to make a strip.
I used a scant seam. And a NEW needle to keep the small piece sewing clean.
After each seam is sewn finger or roller press before sewing the next seam.
This will keep it flat. Below shows a strip in progress.
After each strip is sewn , attach to the last finished strip until you have your block.
Square it up..and your done.
I think this would make a great pillow????
If you want it bigger ...cut bigger triangles and choose more fabrics.
I have 16 finished blocks....Now what??
I am having a bugger of a time finding a sashing color.
12 of the blocks are from the Modify Tradition quilt-along.
And 4 are my own on the fly blocks.
I can say I have used up every last thread of this "Mezzanine" Fabric.
Speaking of FABRIC. I will announce the GIVEAWAY on Saturday!!!
Stay tuned......
Beautiful!! I recently made a quilt using this line of fabric. I used white for the background. It really made all of the fabrics stand out. If you're not feeling the white, maybe a super pale pink or super pale blue?? You can see a pic of what I did in this post: http://wendyloudesigns.blogspot.com/2010/01/productivity-feels-sooo-good.html
ReplyDeleteIt's looking good. So sorry about the little kitty.
ReplyDeleteI love the scrap creation! It reminds me of rickrack.
ReplyDeleteSo sad to hear about your kitten.
Wow this is fabulous - I love the colours in the fabric you are using and the block really does use up those tiny scraps. Can't wait to see your finished quilt
ReplyDeleteI love the bright cheery colors! So beautiful! Thanks for stopping by my wee blog and the kind comments. I am so sorry lil Chance didn't make it.
ReplyDeleteHappy Quilting!
Cindy
The whole thing is just beautiful. Those fabrics look awesome with those blocks. I really like your "made-up" block.
ReplyDeleteSash it in pink. You can't go wrong with pink ;).
ReplyDeleteThose blocks are great, BTW!
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