I liked the idea of combining the small square blocks into rows or columns, so I looked in my stash for something that I could use as a background fabric. Spurred on by people who say tell me that I'm so bold with my fabric choices, I used this Michael Millar fabric that's been in my stash for more than five years. It's very bright, but maybe a young person will love it one day.
I sewed my 4" blocks into rows and bordered them with some black Grunge fabric that I also had in my stash.
I then fussy cut the hexie fabric so that there were two full hexagons width in each column.
It's off getting basted now because I'm going to hand quilt it.
So, I made a quilt top in four days!!! That's incredible for me. I know the blocks were already made, and the background is just long strips, but it's still very good going for me because I normally spend weeks or months on each quilt that I make.
The other Marshal blocks are back in a box with the Lollies fabric. I feel good that I've used half of the Marshal blocks, so will just let the remainder rest for a while.
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Congratulations Wendy on finding an inventive solution to last week's problem, and so fast!
ReplyDeleteThose blocks look perfect in your fast quilt! The black just makes everything pop. The background strips for the 2nd quilt look so nice, can't wait to see this one in a flimsy too. Please don't wait too long to finish. Happy stitching!
ReplyDeleteWow! I call it the most colorful quilt top ever!!! Love the hexie fabric with vertical rows of fun blocks. The grey grunge is a perfect divider. Wonderful! Happy!
ReplyDeleteYes, a four-day quilt top IS incredible for you! Still, you're making it a lot more work by hand quilting it, so I guess you're making up for the starting quickness. Ha, ha, ha. It has fun bright colors, for sure, and it's fantastic that you worked it up from stash. That's what I'm all about these days too. Though, I've been working mostly with scraps, and those don't seem to reduce as much or as quickly. Keep makin'. You're doing great!
ReplyDeleteI like how you used up the other blocks - looks really good
ReplyDeleteWow! Two very cheerful quilts that will surely bring some cheer!
ReplyDeleteWhat vibrant colours and whew fast work..
ReplyDeleteWow! What a fantastic looking quilt! Such a happy, happy vibe to it.:)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colorful bright lovely. Amazing work wendy
ReplyDeleteI love the hexie fabric too. I’ve never seen that print, but it is fabulous and works really well with the blocks.
ReplyDeleteI was wondering how you did the circle blocks in such speed until I read further! As a naturally slow sewer, I am still impressed with the speed.
It must be the season for lost blocks. I’ve dug a batch out of the cupboard too and am determined to make something with them.
What a great idea Wendy! Your quilt brings out the best in both your blocks and your backing fabric. Love it!
ReplyDeleteNice work, Wendy. LOVE your creative solution!!
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