Well, I didn't have enough greens to go with the red flannels for a Christmas quilt, but I did come up with this assortment that would look nice in our bedroom year-round.
I purchased a kit from Primitive Gatherings several years ago that included most of these flannels along with the three quilting cotton pieces on top of the pile. I have never combined the two types of fabric in one quilt, have you? Suggestions?
I have too many other irons in the fire to start a new quilt right now so the pile will go in a box with the pattern for a future time -- maybe at next month's retreat ... In the meantime, I've been cleaning and reorganizing the room where I cut and store fabric. I can't live with the mess any longer, plus some changes are acomin'.
I have managed to fit a little sewing in, trying to catch up with the Rainbow Scrap Challenge. I'm making Labor Day Madness blocks, the process of which produces a second block which I'm calling Pinwheel Madness. My goal is to make one set of blocks each day.
So far I have 10 blocks made for Labor Day Madness.
If I set them straight, like they are above, I'd need 42 blocks for a decent size throw. I kinda like the "whirlygig" effect where four blocks join. But I might add sashing to cut down the number of blocks.
Right now I need to cut more background. And hopefully I'll get around to making a pair of blocks before we head to the mountains for the weekend.
I like that star pattern
ReplyDeleteI've always liked the Hope of Hartford block.
ReplyDeleteI like your Labor Day Madness blocks! How neat that they give you parts for a second block. Do you think you'll use them in the same quilt?
ReplyDeleteThat fabric combo will make a beautiful quilt. I really like your Labor Day Madness blocks, those are definitely another fun quilt in the the works. Hope you get in a couple of blocks before you head out for your adventure.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great choice of colors! I love these blocks!
ReplyDeleteCool Labor Day Madness blocks. It looks complicated to keep them spinning in the right direction, especially since making the blocks generates a whole 'nother set of them. I like the idea of sashing between them - gives them a little breathing room and as you mentioned, you'd need fewer blocks with sashing. Do you have enough background fabric?
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