Friday, February 27, 2015

postage stamp progress


My one or two blocks a week plan went out the window. I am finding myself thinking about this quilt while at work and can't wait to get home to work on a few more blocks.
I have 36 completed. I plan to make the quilt in the image of the block, so 64 blocks set 8 by 8.
28 to go!
All the solids are from my stash. This is using up lots of smaller leftovers. My 1 1/2 inch squares bin is noticeably reduced! But it still has plenty for the remaining blocks.

As with all scrap quilts, there is a lot of thought going into how I select fabrics. I include a few very low contrast scraps in each block to help break up the checkerboard effect. The solids are varied. Just a few clear brights. I am making sure to include light solids and drab solids to keep the "Easter Egg" look in check.

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5 comments:

  1. julieQ2/27/15, 9:44 PM

    Love, love!! I too am working on my postage stamps...cutting more of them out, little by little.

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  2. Exuberantcolor/Wanda S Hanson2/27/15, 10:15 PM

    I LOVE it!!!!

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  3. Anonymous3/2/15, 7:15 AM

    I like your thought process. I want to make one of these (naturally!) but having read this I can now avoid an Easter checkerboard! Yours is beautiful.

    Sharon

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  4. Louise SS3/3/15, 10:00 AM

    You sure are keeping busy with your sewing. Good for you! I love seeing what you sew! Thanks for sharing!
    Hugs from Louise

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  5. Rebecca3/19/15, 3:54 AM

    This is lovely and lively; perfect while waiting for spring.

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