I have so much red scraps that I need to make a red scrap basket. Getting there! These pieces are my leader-ender while I play with the HSTs.
Want to know what I intend to do with the gazillion HSTs? See this post and this post.
Sorry dear Gayle, but I am not doing a Totally Demented quilt. :^P
I sew this block with the webbing technique as I really don't want to have one piece turned. I webbed half the block in rows, then I sew the rows of the half block together. Seeing only half of the block is easier for me to detect if one piece is in the wrong way.
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| 2 inches HSTs; block is 12.5 inches |
This has been on my to-do list since I first saw it about 10 years ago. I have no idea what this block is called but that's what I am doing. I used the 2 inches HSTs for this block. Over the weekend, I will assemble another one with the 2.5 inches HSTs.
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| 2.5 inches |
Then I'll sit and decide what the heck am I doing!! Since every single unit in this block is a HST, it takes 64 HSTs per block. Even if I do only a 4 X 4 layout, (which would only be 48" square with the 2") that's 1,024 HST!!!
1,024 HSTs!!
Gosh! I feel like I am punishing myself with a life time sentence of producing HSTs. Lol. It's gonna be a fun Winter.
See ya!
;^)
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21 comments:
oh wow I loooooovvvvve the block made from your HST's..... it's even more crazy than being totally demented????? I have decided I want a spools quilt... one day...
Hugz
What a brilliant block! I love it. xx
Oh, I dunno - you could call this one 'Also Demented'... 8)
(Love the block!)
What tiny blocks! The 12" finished block is charming.
How about More Demented? That is a lot of HST's but then this winter is going to be a long one with no activities to attend. Happy stitching!
OMGee. I've been gathering HSTs for a while without a plan and questioning if that made any sense, but now I have a plan. Thanks, I think.
Pat
Oh my, my poor demented brain would be totally fried with this block! You certainly do seem to love a challenge, lol! I hope your headache has improved today.
Oh my! It’s called the Partially Demented block (LOL), and it’s a sure sign that you need to watch out. It’s gorgeous, though, and you did a maaaahvelous job!
Hi,
Your HST blocks will be beautiful when
done...have a great day!
The HST block is really amazing! I'll go with Partially Demented, lol!
Cute block!
Whatever you call it, it's a great block!
That is a stunning block....I feel tired with all those hst's to be done!!
Two things scar the dickens out of me.......tiny and triangles....and therefore a gazillion hst would reduce me to tears! Your block is amazing..but you don’t have to worry about stealing your idea, I’ll just be watching! 🥰
1024 ? Ah quand même... Ce sera pour les longues soirées d'hiver !! En tout cas ce bloc est magnifique, j'adore !
I found the totally demented quilt from this link. And, no, I don't think I'll do it either. I do like what you are doing with your HST though. Maybe that's an idea I could use for something somewhat small!
Okay, that is just crazy Chantal. I will cheer you on from the bleachers :)
Thanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!
You just have to sew and not think about the numbers!
Silly me... I thought that your block WAS the quilt!!! LOL!
ha ha life time sentence of HST. very funny.
I like the block but it does look complicated to make.
I like the spool and buttons!
I think your buttons and bobbins are cute and will make a sweet quilt. Whew! That's a lot of HSTs!!! Personally I don't mind making HSTs but that truly is A LOT OF HSTs!! The block is worth it, so pretty.
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