It is quite strange the way sometimes creativity involves destruction.
I now have a pile of over 200 fabric strips (16" x 2.5"). I have finished cutting strips for the time being and I am slowly beginning their transformation from this....
to these...
I think they look really good! I'm so glad I decided that my first real attempt at patchwork would be with scrap fabrics: it gives me the opportunity to be more relaxed about mistakes as I know that I am only playing with scraps. And the technique is so clever! Rather than messing around with loads and loads of tiny squares you sew the strips, cut them up and then sew them together again - easy peasy! The pattern is one from Bonnie K Hunter's lovely site "Quiltville's Quips and Snips" (pattern here) where there are so many fantastic ideas for scrap quilts (many beyond my abilities!). I'm sure she can explain the magic better than I can!
I have 3 blocks finished...
...only another 33 to go!
Mum's finished another set of "Moppe" drawers - I think she may be hooked! I wonder what will be covered in fabric next!?! Her latest post is here.
Heather's been doing some paper cutting - she's promised me a photo so I'll share when I have it.
It's quite refreshing this whole creativity thing - I like being able to learn something new. If you could learn a new craft, what would it be?
Looking good! Amazing for a first attempt at patchwork! Well done.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I can see why you're hooked :)
DeleteIt's a great way to do these blocks, and they look beautiful
ReplyDeleteI probably wouldn't have done anything so complicated without this method but this way's fun!
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