Before I go gung ho on a new pattern (squirrel), I am trying to make samples so I can see if I like making it, like the way it looks, and anticipate any problems. Before, I used to jump right in. Trying to be mature. I collect patterns by browsing, mostly free one, but I do buy some and keep them in a clear envelope pocket by my cutting area and browse them regularly thinking of ideas and fabrics.
I love churndashes and have seen some lovely ones. I may have bought Bonnie Hunter's new pattern. I am not a flannel fan exactly, but I have made a lot of flannel pillowcases for family. There are all these flannel leftovers and I thought what about a flannel churndash? I did three blocks to see. The corner HSTs are 3 1/2" unfinished. I used the Easy Angle ruler to make them (my favorite method). I am still undecided if I should go for it.
The floral fabric reminds me of Deb Clarke, who sadly passed away last year. When I settle in to make this quilt, I will dedicate it to her memory and call it Deb's Garden. Recently, Deb's husband, Russ, sent me a few of her mug rugs as a gift. I treasure them and am afraid I will spill coffee on them, so I use them on my hutch.
I have been collecting indigo fabrics for some time. I would hate to cut them too small and lose the patterns. When I saw Crown and Anchor on Jordan Fabrics and watched the video, I thought that this might be the quilt for them. I had bought the pattern earlier. Good thing I did samples. The directions leave out a critical step in cutting squares on the diagonal twice. I had to watch the video a couple of times to get it. It has a really weird block assembly for part of it- I needed the video. Sample making paid off. I think this may be the quilt for these fat quarters.
8 comments:
Churn Dash block is so versatile, the look can be changed by fiddling with size and so on. Leave them on the wall for a couple of days and see how you feel about them then. Love Stacks with the delightful florals and they definitely remind me of Deb also. I was thinking about her last week and how much I miss her posts, she made beautiful quilts.
Such a lovely thought from Russ to send you the gift of placemats.
The indigo blocks do look to be an ideal size for the fabric.
I think of Debbie often as she sent me a small Biblical verse quilt a couple months before she passed. It hangs in my bedroom where I can see it every morning. How sweet of Russ to send you the mugrug remembrances of our beautiful friend. I like the pattern you're contemplating for the quilt in her memory.
I think many of us were friends with Deb. She was such a kind soul, always thinking of others.
I do like the samples you made of the Stacks blocks. The contrast is wonderful.
I miss Deb too and making sample blocks is a very smart way to go.
Good idea to make sample blocks. I don't do that very often.
I still think of Deb too. The florals were definitely her thing. How sweet to see her mug rugs on your shelf.
LOVE your sample blocks! It sure makes it easier to decide whether or not you want to make more of them. I miss Deb, too. What a nice gesture - Russ giving you the mug rugs - they look nice on your hutch - ;))
So much fun to experiment with random fabric and blocks
Churn Dash is probably one of my favorite patterns. My Mom had made several quilts with that middle block although hers finish at 6". It makes a really pretty quilt.
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