Some sewing done and none of that snow came here. Yet! Fingers crossed that we don't get any for a little longer as the roofers aren't done redoing our roof. Hopefully, they will be able to finish it on Monday.
My leader-ender project became somewhat the leader-ender to my other leader-ender project.
Nine-patch were done while sewing Shallow Pond. That's one way of getting things done. Lol.
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In my usual way, I had a mind to undo them and use the scraps. Unfortunately, that won't leave much scraps because they are cut for masks, with a curve on top, or worst they were cut at an angle! leaving only the middle strip as useful.
Instead of undoing them, how about sewing them up ... like ... like an apple core pattern ... type of pattern ... like maybe?
After a few attempts at making something out of them, I decided that the best thing (for now) is to put them back in the bag. I might, yes, might, applique them as they are. It could become a commemorative Mask Quilt of the year no one wants to talk about.
Unless, you have a better idea which I would truly appreciate you sharing it with me. Thank you.
I satisfied my urge, need, desire to get rid of some flannelette pre-cut scraps. Another baby quilt is assembled. Here's #3 with rockets.
Not quite completed though. All these colours were put together in a project bag. I thought they played well together. My fingers were itching to see it complete, so, I got it out and started searching for a design and a layout. I'm tempted to add something at the top and bottom before adding a final border all around. Presently, it is only 22.5" which is not big enough even for a baby quilt.
Almost the entire bag was used. All the orange ones are used. A lighter orange was called on board to finish it off. The argyle print is the same ochre as the solid one but it didn't play well with the others. It got benched for this one but it will find another project where it can shine, I'm sure.
This weekend, I'll dive into the flannelette bins to hire a suitable border.
That's all I have. Hope you have a lovely weekend and a productive week.
;^)
Also planning on joining these talented ladies;
Angela at So Scrappy
NinaMarie at Creations - Quilts, Art, Whatever
12 comments:
You could sew the mask scraps together by color to make a piece of fabric, then cut that into pieces needed for some patchwork.
First comment was mine. I can't get used to this anonymous default.
Ideas for those mask.... they could be little 'socks' or pockets for an advent calendar? Put two together at the short edge with the curves on the outer parts as a 'sleigh'. Or 4 together (all different colors) to make an interesting block.. with the curves on the outer part and appliqued down to a background? Sew together willy, nilly as a crumb type block and cut off the extra parts and sew them in another spot, like a crazy quilt. Good luck and I'm sure you will find something to do with them. Have a great weekend.
Sometimes little blocks for this or that project are all we have in us! On your Bonnie Hunter blocks, have you figured out how to make the section with three greens all go the same direction? I have to admit that I have been ignoring that and just sewing them together! I would probably put those mask scraps back in the bag, too!
It's not like you lack for useful scraps so I give you permission to just discard the old masks. Life is too short to save every scrap. Work on the projects you enjoy.
Pat
I love the blue and orange and your little blocks are working up nicely. I agree with Miss Pat - ditch the masks! Have a good week. xx
Adorable bébé quilt, joyeux et coloré ! Les tissus des masques sont beaux, mais si c'est trop compliqué d'en faire quelque chose, autant ne rien en faire ;) Bises
How about cutting the masks into 2 1/2" squares? Or an appropriate sized strip for a strip quilt? Cute 9 patches!
I like your idea of stitching the masks together and making a commemorative mask quilt. I like the start of your baby quilt too! Isn't it interesting how sometimes we think the "bag" contains all the parts and later. . .we find it didn't??? That happens to me, although. . .I tell myself I don't remember the original plan so that is why there wasn't enough in the bag! LOL
Sometimes just playing/experimenting with scraps is all I need. Could the masks be cut into Drunkard's Path blocks using that curve?
You are doing well with the different projects..... I can only think of crumb blocks with the mask pieces, you would still chop lots off as you join....
Hugz
I like the idea of a commemorative mask quilt. Sign of the time! And your blocks are great. Love the baby quilt.
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