I transformed these blocks on my wall to this:
or this:
by cutting up donated blocks into HST finishing at 6 inches
with my Go cutter.
Some of the blocks had wonky proportions,
and none of them worked together,
so this is a good solution.
I'm still working on a better design,
but I'm leaning toward the big stars
with light blocks in the corners
and each star separated by a sashing.
The stars would finish at 24 inches,
so I would need six to make a quilt.
I'm linking up with The Needle and Thread Network
18 comments:
I love zig zag quilts so you know which one I vote for. Which ever you end up making will be a great solution for pulling together all those odd blocks!
That is such an awesome solution for blocks! My favorite is the second one.
I came to your blog today through a link up, and I wondered if you might be interested in joining in another link up. My mom and I post one each Friday called Crafty Comment Karma, for people to link up any of their crafting, quilting or sewing posts. It's open for the whole week until the next one goes up, so I hope you think about joining us! Link-up located here: http://bit.ly/1FT3LsD
What an interesting idea to cut up old quilt block that weren't working... but with great results! I personally prefer the zig-zag version, but both layouts are fun!
I love your busy design wall! I rather like the zig zag setting, but look forward to seeing where you go with this!
Very interesting to cut up mismatched blocks. I love the chevron (zig zag) one as chevron's are so fashionable this year.
Okay, very fabulous idea, cutting up donated blocks into HST's. I love the zig/zag, but the other one is fun, too. Happy cutting and sewing.
Really cute way to use up those blocks.
grat way to recycle tired blocks!!!!!!!!!!
LUV LUV LUV the zig zag
That's a very clever solution to using old quilt blocks. And I love the zig zag layout! Looking forward to seeing more!
What a wonderful transformation! Love the zig zag layout the best.
way way better ! Awesome
Amazing solution! I'll have to remember that one as I have all kinds of orphans hanging around. I love the zigzag layout, the thumbnail caught my eye.
Great idea! I have a stack of odd size orphans so will take your idea and sew with it. Thanks!
LOVE the zig zag layout and LOVE LOVE LOVE your idea to chop them up into useful pieces!
What a very clever idea (and gorgeous application), Brenda.
I too prefer the chevron/zig-zag.
Thanks for posting to TN&TN's WIP Wednesday!
Hello there and what a great idea. I'd like to use one of your photos ( To link up with your blog and this post) on my blog because I'm doing the same thing. I'v e got a tonne of UFO and want to just get moving with them. Is this OK?
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Brilliant! I was doubting how they could all go together, but you've done it!
I love how you play with designs.
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