In the last three days I worked so hard, I made a lot of blocks but I don’t know if I will ever piece them in a quilt…
This is the first UFO.
I wanted to make a lap quilt for a special little girl. I searched my stash and saw that I have only a few small pieces of cute fabrics, suitable for baby quilts.
In a big hurry, I started to cut and piece the blocks…
The blocks measure 12″ but the final quilt would be too small…I give up on this idea.
The floral fabric is not the best for making kaleidoscope blocks, but I wanted by all means to make kaleidoscopes…
I wanted also blocks with mitered corners, I will show you how I cut them.
Working on this quilt I realize that I can piece more accurate blocks using other method, when I will have time (and proper fabrics) I will make other blocks and I will show you how to do.
I started cutting 4 strips with identical prints.
and other 4 strips (a little bit longer)
I pieced them together
For two sets I ironed the seam allowances on the floral fabric and for the other
two sets I ironed them on the other fabric (it’s important – for easy piecing)
The first cut on a set
Repeat for the other sets – cut in the same place,we must have the same print in corners
stack the strips (this step requires a little attention- use pins if necessary)
Cut triangles (you can use only the rectangle ruler if you don’t have a triangle ruler, in the next post I will show you how to do this)
The best thing at this technique is that we have Kaleidoscope not only in the center (the block on right) but in the borders too (the block on left).This thing can’t bee seen so well (due to my bad choice of fabric) but I can’t wait to try it again with proper fabrics.
In the next post I will show you the other UFO, other bad idea…
Still a cute kids' quilt.
SewCalGal
http://www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com
It was and is a great idea and the fabric is gorgeous but just not right for that project. Put it away for a while and you will think of soemthing great to make out of it. You will!!!Remember it is what we call a design opportunity.
Hi Geta,
Yes its pretty but I see what you are saying, just not quite right for what you wish to do. Put it aside and start again, an idea will come to you for this at a later date.
You could of course trapunto a toy or animal using bright colours in the middle of these blocks…just a thought!!!
lol Jan x
Went to town today to buy some more special fabric for the top of quilt I want to do, and wouldn't you know the chap wasn't on there because of the bad weather…well I went to town!!!!! Where was he?????
just an ideea :rearranging the blocks, white sashing, and finally touch : a white yo-yo in the middle of blocks. Girlie thing….;)
guess who ? :))
Dear Geta,
Funny, but here in Brazil I kind'a have a similar problem. Quilting isn't a very known art around here. There are some especialized stores but people doesn't care too much. That is why I've also decided to post my art work in a blog.
I really lived your stuff! Let's keep in touch!
Andrea Louise.
I love the blocks. I would Add at least a 3 inch white sashing and maybe a few appliqued flower blocks. Your work is beautiful. I enjoy visiting your site.