Inspired by a picture of some vintage blocks on Flickr I've been working on my version of these blocks since July 1. It's been a 20 minute project - I work on it 20 minutes each day. That includes cutting, trimming, winding bobbins and not just sewing. I rarely cut all the pieces for a quilt but instead cut some, sew some, cut some more, sew some more...
These are six inch blocks and when I started out I wasn't sure what size quilt I would make.
This month I made 25 blocks which brought my total up to 128. Hmmmm...
I grabbed some scraps on the cutting board and made two more blocks. Now I have 130 blocks and think I have enough. I have no more pieces cut. I have a 5 inch piece of red left. My shoe box is overflowing with blocks and no more will fit in. And a quilt set 10 x 13 will be a nice size at 60 x 78. So now I will be sewing blocks together one of these days.
They are so cute! Love the vintage look and can't wait to see what you do with them.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty blocks, and will make a lovely quilt! ---"Love"
ReplyDeleteThose are great blocks! I think the red corners are going to give the whole quilt a fun look!
ReplyDeleteFabric usually dictates when my blocks are finished too. I look forward to seeing these all put together. Thanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!
ReplyDeleteAnd wishing you the very best in 2019!
It's a nice way to work, 20 minutes at a time, and a lot gets done over time. I love that red as your base. It's going to be such a dynamic quilt.
ReplyDeleteAWESOME - and I am about to start cutting and piecing for mine. LOVE how yours are all so very very scrappy.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love the bold red choice! This is going to be a great quilt!
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of a 20 minute a day challenge.
ReplyDeleteLOVE that quirky yellow and orange block at the top of the post! Have fun stitching these into a quilt top.
ReplyDeleteThe red really makes these blocks pop! Thanks for sharing the tips on cutting just so many items and working as you do along the way. Happy, Healthy New Year to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteWhat cute, fun blocks! I love the vintage vibe you've got going on. Those will make a fun quilt, and that red is a zinger. It will make a very lively quilt!
ReplyDeleteI love the design of these blocks! It sounds like you won't be using sashing. Twenty minutes a day sounds like a good idea. Do you sew these blocks a certain time of day? Have you made other quilts using this method?
ReplyDeleteI really like these - the red sets them off quite nicely. Love the fabrics you have chosen for them.
ReplyDeleteI love all your quilts as they really speak to me. Thanks for sharing all you do.
ReplyDeleteI've admired these all along -- good for you to stick to the 20-minutes-a-day routine! Happy 2019 to you!
ReplyDeleteI like those blocks and your fabrics look vintage as well.
ReplyDeleteI love those little blocks and I'm really looking forward to seeing your finished quilt!
ReplyDeleteI do the cut-some/sew-some/cut-some trick, too. If I cut all my pieces out at the start, I'd probably just lose most of them anyway. (Or accidentally use them for another project...)
I think the 20 minute a day habit would be a good one to develop. Your blocks look great.
ReplyDeletexx, Carol