Were you wondering what happened to all those 3" hourglass blocks I made? Probably not. By the time I made over 400 I got bored.
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When I came back to them, I decided to put them together and get some idea of what the quilt might look like.
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Luckily.
Because I discovered something that you, no doubt, already knew. The point at the corners of each block is very bulky. Eight seams meet there. Of course I should have known better and made sure that the seams butted together correctly or "nestled". Needless to say, I wasn't enjoying putting them together. More than 400 blocks.
Too many to undo and fix.
So the new plan is to incorporate them into another quilt top. One day.
Still quilting for my deadline.
When I came back to them, I decided to put them together and get some idea of what the quilt might look like.
Luckily.
Because I discovered something that you, no doubt, already knew. The point at the corners of each block is very bulky. Eight seams meet there. Of course I should have known better and made sure that the seams butted together correctly or "nestled". Needless to say, I wasn't enjoying putting them together. More than 400 blocks.
Too many to undo and fix.
So the new plan is to incorporate them into another quilt top. One day.
Still quilting for my deadline.
6 comments:
There are lots of nice designs that alternate one of these blocks with a solid block. : )
such a simple block, such a stunning quilt!
I agree, simple and very effective...but boring! What about a nice frame around a medallion?
I just came across your blog and it is lovely! There is so much inspiration to be found so I'm now a follower! I particularly love your BTCT blocks. That quilt is on my "to do" list! Can you tell me the name of the fabric that you used for the vases? It is really lovely!
They do look so lovely, you can make the job of joining them easier if you just unpick two or three stitches which are in the seam allowance at the corners, they join much better if you don't sew right to the corners. Also, you might like to use some in a sampler type with other orphan blocks,sashing around groups helps, or they could be great as a double block border. Don't give up on them they're beautiful. I hope you find a way to use them that you're happy with. Elaine
I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who makes random blocks that end up with no specific purpose. At least that we know of yet...
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