Bevanger

how neat..... i can't wait to see it..... i wish i can sew, BUT gotta move first :(

k3n

Here's 5 blocks done! I did two myself and when the kids came home from school, I let them chose the strings, only telling them whether to get a dark, medium or light! The perfect way to keep it random! Some of their choices made me cringe but I didn't veto ANYTHING and must say I'm pleased how they're turning out. With this method anything goes! I'm usually so organised and matchy, this is a real freeing of the spirit! Thanks kids!

Izy, I'm amazed you've had the time or inclination to do anything with all your troubles, but if you're like me, sewing helps keep you sane in stressful times!

For inspiration on scrappy, the quiltville site (link I got from Barb!) is great.

K x

Izy

Wow K!! You certainly got cracking on this one...are you using paper or fabric for the foundation???

I think it is so difficult just to be random, but as you are finding, it is really lovely not having to 'think' too much about it for a change :lol:

When I was making the crazy/crumb quilts I loved the speed at which you could make the blocks too :D

k3n

I'm using some muslin that I ordered ages ago for a backing thinking it would be like cotton but it's more like the kind you use to strain jam! I cut one square first to try because I was worried it would be too loose weave and lose it's shap but it's holding up great! And it's quite this so I hope it'll be easier to quilt through;

Thanks so much for getting me onto machine piecing - it was your d9p started me off! I love the speed too, this will be a lap quilt for Joey (Lily's getting one thanks to you so he had to have one too!) He's thrilled at how quick it's taking shape. Usually he loses interest if I'm hand piecing cos it takes so long.

I'm not going to let the hand work go completely though, I've got a grannys flower garden I'm EPPing at the mo and the appliqué border for Lily's lapquilt I'm doing by hand too. I like those little jobs to do sitting on the sofa in the evening. BUT...typical Gemini (are you like this?!) a teensy bit obsessive with a 'new' thing?!

K x

k3n

Duhhh - should read, 'quite thin!' :oops: :wink:

Izy

Errmmmm, a little bit obsessive....just ask my fella, it drives him mad as everything else goes out the window while I am 'focussed' or in the zone as I like to call it...Yes got to admit to being alot like that!!

JUst a thought, did you pre wash the muslim, I bought some back in the UK and it sounds very similar, I haven't tried it yet, but looks like it might shrink up alot :?

Glad I got you motivated to use your machine more...I too, started off saying I would never use a machine for piecing......lasted about six months, then got a new (to me) machine and that was it :lol:

k3n

EEEKKKK!!! I Hhope I pre-washed it! I think so, I usually wash everything the minute I get it, but it was so long ago, i can't remember! Bu@&#r!!!
Oh well, we'll see the first time I wash it!
K x

Izy

Well, you could always try washing a piece of the muslim now and measure it up again after it is dried, then you will know whether to continue or ....dare I say it get ripping....Oh I hope not :?

k3n

That is SO sensible Izy, thanks I'll do that! Pray for me!

K x

k3n

Just put a ten inch square in the machine - ON IT'S OWN - bit extravagant, don't tell the eco warriors! I did a white wash yesterday so didn't have anything else to put in with it! LOL!

K x