In between mysteries and round robins and waiting for my Connecting Threads order, I've been trying to finish up some old projects. By "finish up" I mean get them to the flimsy stage. I have a nice stack of things waiting for backs and batting until I can manage the basement stairs again. I have a scheme to invite some friends to "shop my stash" for me in exchange for lunch and choosing a stash treat for themselves.
This week I added borders to this class sample from ABC 3D by Sara Nephew and Marci Baker.
I was a certified instructor for Clearview Triangle (60 degree) for about 5 years (around 2014). With the borders it only measures 31 inches. I'm thinking of backing it with flannel for a wheelchair quilt.
Then I pulled out another golden oldie - Moroccan Tile, a Jewel Box pattern that uses the Gem 5 and Gem 10 rulers. I know I started it well before we moved here in 2018.
Not sure what I will do with it. It is about 45 inches at the widest part. I do have a round coffee table; otherwise no place to use it. So I'm thinking maybe I should add extensions to square it up. What say you?
You may recognize the fabric in this last project.
The pattern is Liberty Stars from Fons and Porter's Love of Quilting magazine. I had made four stars and diamond points for a fifth star. I don't remember if I intended to make a five-star runner or to make a three-star like the pattern and one with two stars. Nevertheless, one star became the center for my SAHRR and I added the extra star points to my potential fabrics on that project, so I decided to make the three-star runner like the pattern. You can see I still have the inset rectangles to add. When quilted I think it will make a nice gift to have on hand.
FYI, the CT fabric arrived yesterday so I can get back to the 4-patch project tomorrow. Wait till you see what's up after that!
You have some interesting older pieces. No ideas for the roundish one.
ReplyDeletewould it fit on the coffee table shaped as is? I really like it as is
ReplyDeleteI love that for the coffee table. I love the round shape of it! Love ABC3D! It's a really neat piece! I love seeing what you will do with all these pieces! You are inspiring me to look at my orphan blocks and ufos!
ReplyDeleteAll the designs are so interesting! How did you become an instructor for a particular ruler/technique?
ReplyDeleteThose look like some fun projects to pull out and work on, Libby! I really like the Moroccan Tile piece. I'm not sure how it would look best finished, but I do like the unusual ten sided shape! It would be a shame to lose that.
ReplyDeleteWhat a good idea to pull out the oldies, but definitely goodies to work on while you wait for stuff to happen. I would square up Moroccan Tile. It would make a wonderful wall hanging or table topper.
ReplyDeleteIt likes like you are having fun working with your oldies. I agree with Little Penguin Quilts.... it would be a shame to loose the fun shape of your Moroccan Tile piece. It's beautiful!
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