First time for scrap strip blocks...whatcha think??
08-29-2014, 08:32 PM
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They look good and the white central lines control the scrappiness. I just completed a 20 block scrappy window cover, using pages from an old phone book. that old technique works well today too.
08-29-2014, 09:37 PM
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I love your blocks, and how nice that as you work you are remembering your mother doing the same. I am in need of following your example because my scrap bag is now completely unmangeable. My husband said it's contents will go on the compost. He's not serious, that would mean divorce! :>)
08-29-2014, 09:47 PM
#16
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I really like the white strip down the middle. I just made a 8.5 and 9.5 to try this technique. My DH looked at them and said he liked them so I'm gloing to keep making them. These are also fun to make.
08-29-2014, 11:40 PM
#17
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My mother told me my grandmother pieced some of her quilts on muslin so I tried it once. It became a favorite because it had an extra layer of fabric and was warm. Sadly it is in quilt heaven, it was in tatters from so much use.
I am sure your quilt will be that loved too.
I am sure your quilt will be that loved too.
08-30-2014, 01:18 AM
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I had so many scraps, they were beginning to take up way too much room...so I remember my Momma sewing strips on any kind of paper she could find...phone books, sears catalogs, you name it...this is such a wonderful memory...watching her cut with scissors and sewing by hand...So I ordered the 10" papers from MSQC.... and I have cut, pressed, sewed and now I have 40 of these blocks done and they are addicting....I like what I see so far....
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