Friday, March 31, 2017

No Strip Sets Here or I'd Probably Be Finished With This By Now


Although the instructions call for making "strip sets" I opted to use little scraps instead and sew them all together one at a time.  It may take awhile to get enough blocks especially since I also have another completely different postage stamp quilt in the works but who is in a rush?  (Answer: not me.)


As of now I have 13 of the 20 blocks with 4 sets of 36 patches completed. That's 1772 little 1.5 pieces of fabric if my multiplication with paper and pen is correct but who is counting? (Answer: Evidently I am). 

42-Cents Forever Stamps
From the book:


10 comments:

Linda said...

Love those blocks, Cathy. I have a picture in my head of you feeding all those small squares through your sewing machine. And keeping the little grey cells going with the multiplication exercise.
Linda (ashworth-linda1@gmail.com)

gayle said...

I love your postage stamps! And your diligence!
That quilt design caught my eye the first time I saw that book, and I've been dreaming of it ever since. Hmmm... I always keep 1.5" squares at hand for leader/enders, and I even have several yards of a pink fabric... Hmmm...

Janie said...

Great progress! I like that book and pattern too.
Pink and its friends are cheerful and work well with others.
Colors have personality don't they?

Toni Macomb said...

Love your dedication! I too like scrap quilts and I too do not make strip sets. I find pleasure in the simple sewing required and the unexpected color combinations that happen with little squares. I love, but cannot commit to 1 1/2 squares. Two and a half are my favorite.
Although.....there is one I've been looking at that would look best in 1 1/2. LOL!

Kathy S. said...

Love that you are using up the tiniest of scraps instead of strip sets. Yes, it takes much longer, but well worth it in the end. Enjoy the process -- and have a great weekend.

claudia said...

WOW! There's a few miles of sewing in that quilt! Love it, so full of color!

---"Love" said...

At first glance, I thought you surely must be out of your mind! (That came from memories of my last large quilt with lots of little pieces.) Then when I scrolled down and saw the book picture, I found myself thinking I might want to make that quilt too! I had never seen that pattern before. I'll be looking forward to seeing your flimsy finished. ---"Love"

Karen in Breezy Point said...

Wow--you are really making progress! I'm amazed that you aren't doing them with strip sets--they must be very time consuming, but at least you are burning up the scraps!

Cat said...

I really love this pattern

audrey said...

LOVE THIS! Your pink sashing is just a perfect touch.:)