Carol Wilson

This fabric is too cute to cut, so just quilt it as is, maybe quilt around the cats to make them "POP".

Trish88

Linda....I love that block....how do you cut your strips and what size are they or does it matter.....Trish

Meme2six

I wouldn't be able to cut this cute fabric and would use it for a panel in the center.

wildyard

In that particular case, I used random width strips from my scraps. It was my first try at foundation piecing so I just stopped when I got to the edge of my pre-cut foundation square. My center square was 5". I sewed the strip and stopped before I got to the end, folded it back on itself and trimmed it at the edge of the block. I repeated that with each strip using my small ruler to make sure I was staying square. I don't think it matters what size you cut your strips unless you want them all the same.
I don't think you have to use the foundation to do these, I just wanted to try it since I hadn't before.

Trish88

Linda thank you for the information....I love working on blocks and I try to do different ones...I started quilting about 5 years ago and I first learned and loved doing crazy quilting......which I continue to do...but my new interest is using all my leftover fabric that continues to grow lol...so when I saw your block kinda reminded me in a way its almost like crazy quilting..thx again...Trish

wildyard

you are very welcome trish and anyone else who might find the info helpful.. Hugs and smiles, all

roxie623

The cats need to be the focus fabric. Maybe something where the cats will be in the center. Love that fabric!

zoeytoo

If you cut on the diagonal you get nine cats in a diamond., three on each side. Could start there? Love the cats.

CAS49OR

What is foundation piecing? Is it like sewing lincoln log around a block you like?

In that particular case, I used random width strips from my scraps. It was my first try at foundation piecing so I just stopped when I got to the edge of my pre-cut foundation square. My center square was 5". I sewed the strip and stopped before I got to the end, folded it back on itself and trimmed it at the edge of the block. I repeated that with each strip using my small ruler to make sure I was staying square. I don't think it matters what size you cut your strips unless you want them all the same.
I don't think you have to use the foundation to do these, I just wanted to try it since I hadn't before.[/quote]

wildyard

foundation piecing is when you are sewing your pieces to another layer which serves as the foundation. In my photo you can see the white poly that I am stitching mine to. You can also use paper, muslin or whatever you want. If you use paper, you tear it off afterwards. If you use any type of fabric, it remains a permanent part of your block. A foundation provides stability when you are using lots of small or narrow pieces. I didn't need one in this block but just wanted to try the technique.