I started cutting pieces for this quilt anytime I pull out an interesting fabric to use for a diary block. I stick them in a nice plastic shoe box and then whenever the mood hits I grab a few and sew them up. These are so fun to make and very easy to do with no paper piecing. I did go buy the Fons and Porter corner nippers and with those lining up the edges is a breeze!
I also left the picture a bit large so I could give you a peek at the dresdens on the design board...recognize those? Libby posted 4 of them and I fell in love with the size..never having seen ones with 18 plates before. SO out came the handy protractor and I drew up a template. 2 more to make and I'll have a handy wall hanging all from scrap. It's so fun to get all inspired by (uh,...copy from) someone. Sorry Libby! I'm actually planning 2 of them...another made from 30's prints for spring!
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No worries . . . I don't have plans for a 30's edition, but I'm seeing 'sunflowers' and poinsettia's' Perhaps I have 2 more in me *s*
Your NJ Twelve Triangles blocks are just wonderful...oh and do I love your dresdens...busy, busy girl!
YES! Hooray, Judy!!! I love this quilt and your blocks are sooooo beautiful!
Wow, Judy. Looks at those little beauties. The Civil War blocks are coming along well too. I had the book at one time but knew I wasn't going to make them and sold it. Now I see you and the others making them and wonder if I should have kept it? Oh well, maybe the person who got it is having fun right along with you!
Those are great looking blocks, and I love the idea of cutting them each time you come across the right fabric. What fun! Neat books you have been getting also!
I like the blocks. How many blocks are you making?
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