I worked on a pattern called The Simple Cross. It's from Fons & Porter's Sept/Oct 2000 magazine. I was flipping through it again while I was in the bathroom and given the slump I was in, I figured a new quilt that was EASY to do might be a good idea. How many of you get inspiration from the bathroom? :D
The directions called for 2.5" scraps and 4.5" centers. I felt like that was just gonna be too big. So I drew up my own size on the graph notebook I recently bought. You can see that I boo-boo'ed on the bottom block and accidently colored the center. Better the paper than the actual block! :P
I'm planning for 42 blocks... but that might be a little big. I haven't really worked out the math on what the finished size would be. At this point I don't care, I'm sewing!! :)
No color should show up more than 4 times in the entire quilt. Almost a charm quilt. ;) But I'm feel great and satisfied now. Please remind me the next time I'm in a slump... to check the rotary blade! :P
Off to take a shower! :)
Leah
6 comments:
Dull rotary blades are the worst. My big one is dull right now and I always have to snip threads that don't cut. And it tires your arm to put so much pressure on. Gotta get a new one too.
I need to replace my rotary blade also - thanks for reminding me! The quilt is going to look great.
way to go and get out of your slump! these blocks really look great
The blocks look great! I have two of the fabrics you used in your picture. I think mine are scraps now, since I usually buy 1/2 yard cuts or fat quarters.
A very lovely quilt in progress!
Not much progress for me. My rotery cutter keeps closing when I'm cutting. Need a new, better quality one.
Linda, Salem, WV
I have quilt books and magazines stacked everywhere - including the bathroom!
I like this pattern - scrap quilts are my favorite even though the cutting takes longer. I just put a new blade in my rotary cutter last night too - should have done it two weeks ago!
Oh this is going to be a beautiful quilt. I like all the wonderful scrappy colors you have added to it.
I like your leftovers too. You can put them in a glass jar and display as decoration, or glue them to something for a collage.
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