Last month when I finally cleared out my 1.5 inch width scrap bin I cut a bunch of Lego pieces (1.5 x 2.5). I keep the pieces in an old check register box and when the box gets full I make a block or two. Well, the box was overflowing so I made 5 blocks.
I'm building my Lego blocks Lynn's (Klein Meisje Quilts) way. They are 13 inches finished.
I'm thinking I want 30 blocks. That will make a nice throw or twin sized quilt 65 x 78.
The blocks are a catalog of fabrics that have passed through here so full of memories and...
...make a fun I Spy game too.
I now have 10 blocks. I'm 1/3 of the way home.
And sew on...
What a wonderful memory quilt you are assembling with the Legos..nice work hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteThat's a fun block, and I appreciate the link to Lynn's construction method, too. I've definitely got plenty of 1.5 inch strips that could turn into Lego blocks!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this - having made my eleven Lego/Dumpster Diving quilts with multiple length bits, I'm seriously tempted to make No. 12 using Lynn's method. Thanks for sharing the link!
ReplyDeleteOh, so scrappily wonderful! Thanks for the link, I marked it and will check out my 1 1/2" bin.
ReplyDeleteGreat block and use of scraps.
ReplyDeleteLuckily, I don't regularly cut 1.5" strips, so I won't be falling down this rabbit hole. But I might consider using 2.5" strips which seem to be multiplying on their own.
ReplyDeletePat
What a GREAT way to use up smaller scraps! Yes, the memories when you're working through a project like that are so fun.
ReplyDeleteI had to laugh when I read Pat’s comment because those were my exact thoughts! So many rabbit holes, so little time!!
ReplyDeleteDon't you just love how little snippets of loved fabrics can bring back memories?
ReplyDeleteI always look closely at these super-scrappy blocks to see if any of the fabrics were formerly in my stash. (Of course they might have come from someone else.) And I saw a couple!
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteThese become very personal quilts, memories attached to each scrap.