I've found it helpful to move "stuff" forward in the sewing room to devote each month to a theme of my choice. In August I worked on orphan block reduction. In September I worked only on quilting. In October I worked on string reduction. Except for September when I only did quilting I did work on other things besides the theme. I declare it Nine Patch November here in the sewing room. I have a bin of 3 inch Nine Patches from years of swapping and I am already in the midst of three different quilts that will make use of them. I also have a bin of 6 inch Nine Patches that I made last year as one of the blocks to empty the 2.5 inch scrap bin. I have also been making 6 inch Nine Patches when I have had 2.5 inch scraps left over from other projects. The bin is full and I have divided those Nine Patches up into several different piles for several different quilts. I will work on some of those in November too.
I just finished all of these Path and Stiles blocks that finish at 9 inches. I've been using 3 inch Nine Patches for the centers and have been trying to match fabrics from my stash (scrap chunks if I can) to finish the blocks.
I started these a few months ago and now have 55 of them. I think they would look good in a big bed quilt so am aiming for 100 Path and Stiles blocks.
I think I'm also going to try to sneak in some work with rose themed fabrics in November. I've been assembling a top that uses rose themed fabrics and I have had a bin of dark rose themed fabric scraps just waiting to be used. I know what I'm going to do with those scraps. I just need to do.
I can't wait to see what you do with all your 9-patch blocks! I know you will end up with some fantastic quilts!
ReplyDeleteNine Patch November will be a great month for you, Cathy.
ReplyDeleteAnother Monthly Marathon for November, now dealing with your stash of 9 patches. I’m looking forward to seeing what you produce.
ReplyDeleteOoh, I like that concept. I can do Four-patch February in 2022! How about Jammin' in January?
ReplyDeleteYou've been showing us some nice work lately, and those nine-patch blocks today look really great! ---"Love"
ReplyDeleteLove your blocks and the fabric, they look so old fashioned and comfy.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on finishing up your blocks!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a treat to see how many ways you can make nine-patches into something else! You are always so prolific and inspirational.
ReplyDeleteThere's always something happening at yours that catches my eye, so inspirational. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI am absolutely in love with your Path & Stiles blocks! Nine patches are such a joy to play with!
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