The challenge for March was to make a strip quilt. I have oodles of strips saved and need to use them up, so I thought this would be a good idea. I already had 32 strip blocks done and I made 61 more for a total of 93. As you can see in the photo, I make blocks according to color. I haven't put the top together yet, but will sew it together in rows of colors. I've made this type before and I really like how it turns out. I have 9 colors and I usually have 8 blocks per row. They measure 7 1/2" finished, so the finished quilt will measure 60" x 67 1/2" and might add a border to it.
My scrap challenge for April is to work on a scrappy quilt for my granddaughter. I have already started it and it's a Bonnie Hunter design - Bowdacious. April will be a busy month, so I might not get much accomplished.
I also decided to add an additional row to the side and bottom of this scrap quilt top that I made in January.
I still have more triangles to sew together as leader/enders for another future quilt like this one.
In addition, I made 2 sets of place mats to sell in a craft show coming up April 7. The photos are wonky, but they look better in person.
Happy Easter, everyone!
Congratulations Ruth. You have accomplished a lot this month with your strings compared to me. lol. The plaid quilt looks awesome. Enjoy the long weekend. ;^)
ReplyDeleteYou got a lot accomplished with your scraps this month! I'm hoping to get started on a string block quilt soon. They're always so much fun to put together. Happy Easter!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter! Looks like you've been working on some wonderful projects!!
ReplyDeleteYour placemats and little half-square quilt are reslly nice, and I know I'm going to love your strippy quilt! I need to do that same thing! (but probably won't for a while.) ---"Love"
ReplyDeleteYou have great scrap projects, Ruth! I like them all. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter. You and Barb Sessions seem to enjoy making scrap quilts.
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter Ruth! You always have such terrific projects on the go. I really like your coloured strings - I've only ever seen scrappy.
ReplyDeletefun string blocks and scrap quilt
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter
You managed to use a lot of scraps in March. Good for you! String blocks are always fun.
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter Ruth, your strip blocks are going to make a beautiful quilt.
ReplyDeleteThe strings all look good, such pretty colors! I haven't tried making string blocks yet but they are always so pretty! The HST quilt is great, I love all the plaids. The placemats will be a hit at the sale. I love that beautiful blue fabric with the gorgeous flowers, so nice! You have lots of things going on, have fun!
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