Selvedge & Patchwork Quilt Blocks
I finally dug into my bin of selvedge strips Tuesday. My initial idea was to make a large tote with it, but now that they are done I’m just not sure. With this bin of scraps I was able to make 10 – 7″x7″ blocks. Not too shabby. I used a piece of felt to initially place the strips on, but then realized I wanted it thicker so I added a layer of batting underneath. So in total I had the row of strips, felt and batting being stitched on. It made a nice sturdy block.
These were fun, mindless blocks to work on. I brought my Janome upstairs to the breakfast nook to work on them so I could enjoy all this sun we’ve been getting. My Floridian blood was happy!
As promised, here is my first quilt block from my personal quilt block challenge. It’s called “Bow”. I was so happy with how it turned out until I realized I made one fatal error. Can you find it? I’m putting this finished block in my box now and will continue on, but I know I’ll go back at some point and re-do it. Doesn’t it drive you nuts when you make small sewing mistakes?!?!
I think I’m going to scan the next block today and start that. This one has a lot of empty space, so I need to think about what solid I want to use. I am also waiting for the UPS man to deliver my first leather back! After many months, I have found a great company that sells beautiful leather that can allow me to make custom leather handbag straps and totes. So excited!!
Happy Thursday and thanks for reading! xo Cindy
It was hard to find! But I have done that a lot. You are a bit short on your green in one spot? I find it helpful to put pins on the end points on the paper side. Then when I flip it over to the side the fabric is on, and I want to line up my fabric, I can make sure I am outside the pins by at least 1/4″ to make the seam allowance.
Does that make sense?
looks great though!
Totally makes sense and I do that for the most part, I think the fabric must have slipped a bit or I didn’t have a pin near it. I will go back eventually and do it over because while others may not notice, It’ll drive me nuts!