It's a flimsy!
48 x 60
These are 12 inch blocks made with 4.5 inch squares and 4.5 inch width scraps.
I decided on a red, yellow, orange color scheme with low volumes.
Most of the HSTs came out of the Parts Department as well as all of the dark and light squares. I just had to make 20 more HSTs to make a total of 80 needed for 20 blocks. And I had to make 20 QSTs - one for each block.
This is the third scrappy quilt I have made with this layout.
Someone sent me an inspiration photo they said was found on Pinterest. I was inspired by the photo to make some blocks from scraps.
I later used Google Lens to track down further info about the photo and found it pinned on Pinterest and the maker on Instagram. I'm not on Instagram but could see enough info about the quilt to see that a Finnish lady has a pattern for it called "Busy Quilt" if you are interested in a pattern. I'm not sure what size her blocks are or what size squares, etc. she used to make her quilt.
And sew on...
I finished a book! Three Ordinary Girls by Tim Brady. "The Remarkable Story of Three Dutch Teenagers Who Became Spies, Saboteurs, Nazi Assassins - and WWII Heroes".
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Oh joy! I received a surprise package of scraps from Sandi today that made me smile!
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I'm still itching and scratching all over with poison ivy. And I thought I avoided a patch of it when I was out gardening. This year I sure have seen some ginormous poison ivy leaves popping up here and there. I've put clear plastic over some of it hoping to solarize it to death.
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9 comments:
Try Sarna for the itching. It was recommended by a friend; I got it at Walgreens
Thanks for the recommendation! I've never heard of Sarna. I'll give it a try.
The block is Practical Orchard. Brackman #1685. I've always wondered about the name.
Oh I like that quilt! We have poison oak here - just as nasty. Hopefully you get some relief soon. Solarizing it made me chuckle. Never tried that.
Thank you. And I try not to use chemicals in the gardens so I use clear plastic to kill weeds and seeds. That clear plastic heats up the soil. I also use cardboard and black plastic or old water softener salt bags to smother them.
I love this pattern. Each and every single quilt you made using this pattern is just lovely to me. I'll have to copy that. Thanks to the link to the Pinterest page. I found another one there that I like. Too many inspirations, not enough time. Hope the itchy poison ivy gets better soon. ;^)
Great color combo! Interesting to use Google Lens to track down the undocumented pinned photo. Good on you!
Cathy, I love how you turn scraps into something so nice. A little advice from a retired nurse, if your poison ivy rash is still spreading or not healing, you may need a prednisone pack to get it healed. Good luck.
I try not to use chemicals in the yard and garden, but I draw the line at poison ivy. I keep a small bottle of commercial poison ivy spray and zap the little suckers when I see them. Often have to use cardboard to protect nearby plants. I've been fortunate that I've never gotten a rash. I seem to spy the plants before I actually touch them. Now watch, my luck is probably about to run out.
Pat
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