When I couldn't make up my mind I decided to work on two projects at the same time. That turned out to be a great idea.
I recently saw a top on line that I thought was adorable and very doable. So I decided I was going to try to make something similar to that top. I had also started some blocks that are like a trip around the world, from Bonnie's website so I figured I might as well pull out those blocks as well.
The advantage of doing that was that for each piece of fabric that I pulled out of my stash I was able to cut it into pieces to use for two or even three projects at once. So I did not have to put the rest of the fabric back into my stash. I used up whatever piece I pulled out.
This is the block from Bonnie's website:
The other blocks that I decided to work on take different size pieces but I was still able to use up the scrap piece that I pulled from.
Here is one block:
This block required a 4-1/2 inch square for the center, four strips that are 1-1/2" wide and four squares that are 2 1/2 inches square. This block uses lights and darks. So I would cut a 2 1/2 inch strip for the trip around the world and then I would cut 4-1/2 inch square and 2 1/2 inch squares and 1-1/2 inch strips which I would use in other blocks.
Here are the blocks I finished the other day:
I didn't clear a lot of space in my stash but it felt good not putting fabric back into the stash but rather I was able to use it up. So that is my brilliant thought for the day.
Oh what a great idea--if you like the colorways to begin with, why not use them in another setting!! Brilliant! I like your taw and your centered squares--I like that they feature a lot of those nice prints....hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteI love Bonnie's Scrappy Trips pattern. Come to think of it, I have one in progress somewhere. Should probably get it finished sometime. : )
ReplyDeleteI like those scrappy, fun blocks!
You've been very busy but you made a beautiful work !!
ReplyDeleteLove your scrap with squares !
These are great and it makes sense to cut for at least 2 projects at a time when using scraps.
ReplyDeleteLooks great! Love the fabrics in your square in a square. It's always good to get some fabrics used up! I have been wanting to make the trip around the world some day. However, I don't have your problem of not having another project to work on when one is finished because I have several boxes with already started projects that have been UFOs for quite a while. I'm hoping to get at least one more of them finished this year - 2 UFOs are ready to baste and quilt!
ReplyDeleteYour blocks are looking great!!
ReplyDeleteI like how both blocks look very different, even though most, or all, the fabrics are the same. Sq in a sq in a sq. Fabulous look and this was a great post.
ReplyDeletealways a good feeling to use up scraps....very nice blocks!
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