I finished the 3rd NJ sampler block. Reverse applique was the way to go for those circles.
Three blocks done.
I'm determined to get through two drawers of scraps. . .
. . . cutting 1-1/2" x 3" pieces and making 4-patches in the strip method shown on Repro Quilt Lover's blog here. Took a while to get into the rhythm but they sure go a lot faster than sewing individual squares. The finished blocks are 4".
I'm thinking about using this fabric for the alternate blocks but that could change at any moment :)
So here's everything on my design wall. I'm also cutting 2-1/2" squares for the tumblers at the top. Thanks to my friend Rachel for getting me started on this project :)
Quercitron stars from last week.
Never heard of Quercitron? Me neither! You can read about it on Barbara B.'s blog here.
Have a great week!
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Copyright 2015, Barbara Schaffer
Never heard !! But Barbara is here to teach them all about these colors !
ReplyDeleteAnd your Quercitron stars are cute !!
Love love love your scrap quilt and your blocks red/white are simply awesome .....
Hugs !
Great stars this week. I'm beginning to see how limited my stash of repros really is. I love the method for making 4 patches. I'm going to go try it so I don't forget. And, of course, your applique is lovely.
ReplyDeleteWonderful post - just love all your projects! The Sampler blocks are delightful and so skillfully appliqued. Can I ask what fabric you are using as background? It highlights the red and green so nicely - very fresh!
ReplyDeleteyour NJ blocks look great! what a fun design board you have going on.
ReplyDeleteI had never heard of that and I also chickened out with a dull fabric.
Your stars look wonderful as usual!
Are you creating your own patterns for the NJ sampler?
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