In the elusive quest to be organized, I came upon a zip bag full of these block parts. I remember when I started them, maybe 2 years ago. The 2 1/2" strips are bundled into pairs, my hand written instructions are there but no date on the page.....I should start dating things just for historical value (snicker!).
I sat down last night and sewed the parts into blocks. In a few minutes, I had these blocks sewn. I think I'll set these 8" blocks 8 X 10. I have plenty more ready to sew together.
There is a really good post over at Stash Manicure called The Story of MIAGIA that has really inspired me to get busy with what I have and to use what I have for others.
This will be a good in between project--I have my paper pieced stars ready to finish and I have a couple quilts to get quilted this week. But today is a full day with a very busy 5 year old (shame on me, he's 6!). I can't wait to see what adventures will happen today.
For more inspiration, go to Judy L's and check out other design walls. I do love Monday mornings in Blogland.
8 comments:
I thought that looked like a leader/ender project before reading your post. I love it.
I do the same thing (don't put dates on stuff)I'm trying to be better at it since my memory is not getting better at remembering.
have a fun day. 5 year-old's adventures are the best-bet you'll get dirty!
Judy I read the story you linked us too. What an inspiration! I make a lot of quilts for charity during the year with the various groups I'm a member of. Great idea on how to rid the stash of fabrics you no longer like. However, every quilt shown was stunning. Thanks for sharing that.
I also like the Bento Box quilt you have on your design wall. It now reminds me that I need to get mine quilted. I made 2 of them, one for charity.
I liked the MIAGIA story too, though I am too new of a dedicated quilter (only 7 years, LOL!) to have that deep of a stash. I'm working on it, though! Dating things is a good idea, I agree. Love your blocks and how great to have so many done already.
Ah yes, that elusive goal to be organized. Hasn't happened yet in my life, although I do sometimes try. Love the scrappiness of the quilt you've got going there.
Throw in more warm colors, even if they aren't in what you've already prepared some time back. I just love all of the many things that can be done with scraps.
Love it - and doesn't it feel good to get some old things 'moving'? Checked MIAGIA and really liked the post - thanks for sharing the link. I guess lately I am on a similar mission: get rid of my stash and give it to BASICS (or Project Linus or...), so it can do some good!
LOL. I read about MIAGIA as well the other day. And really try to do that, although for all the blues I have, I never have the right shade for some quilt I am working on.
I like your blocks, squares are my thing this year.
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I really like those blocks! That will make a fun quilt! Are you enjoying this hot weather??? I AM NOT!!!
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