I've just finished putting together four string quilts.
All measure about 60 by 80,
and are made of string blocks measuring 6 by 12 inches
gathered from local quilters.
Each quilt took 77 blocks,
which means I received more than 300, and I still have a few left.
We busted lots of scraps for these quilts.
Thanks to all my in person (vs. blogging) quilting friends
who contributed blocks.
Thanks to Bonnie and Val for their long arming services.
I quilted the other two.
And thanks to Em and Cheryl for donating yardage for the backs.
Blue/grey colourway
Yellow/orange, inspired by those bright orange blocks.
the leftover strip quilt
the pink/purple one.
We decided to keep the girly colours in one quilt.
Here they are hanging out together in the balcony of my church,
which was the best place to get good shots.
Hanging out together on the pews
And some details.
These quilts will be donated to the emergency shelter of a local charity.
I'm about to write a tutorial on how to make these blocks.
For now, check out this post.
14 comments:
gorgeous, wonderful quilts. congrats to all. and what a wonderful cause.
Wowzy...that alot of scraps. They look fabulous. Great job.
I love those last 2 photos!
Super, super quilts - and I love the photos of the quilts in the pews.
Love love love these quilts. What a great idea for group quilts.
What a great place to get shots! I need to think of a place that has a balcony!
I love the quilts! nothing beats a great scrap quilt. They look like modern stained glass hanging there.
OH I just adore these quilts what a wonderful cause. I am so excited you are doing a tutorial! Im a beginner quilter and this looks like something I can do.
amazing scrap quilts - what wonderful charity quilts they are and will bring the recipients joy!
Aaaahhhh yes, this is MUCH better than a sneak peek!! These are just FABULOUS Brenda!!! I want ALL of them!!! I guess I could make one of my own when you do the tutorial…?!!
What lucky persons will receive these!!!
Wow! Such a riot of color! I just love these!
These are fab!! Thank you for linking to TGIFF!
these are a riot of color! I love them so
LeeAnna Paylor
Not Afraid of Color!
lapaylor.blogspot.com
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