I totally avoided the Baby Blocks quilt this week and it was a glorious feeling to just handle fabric and sew wherever the whim took me. I am a "make it up as I go along" person and it turns out that's a real thing. Having to be so careful and precise on fitting in each round of the baby blocks is just not me. I will get it done, but after a break.
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| All Caught Up! |
The next closest project at hand was the random Christmas blocks that were made at least 20 years ago in Guatemala. The original pattern was for a twin/full size quilt that was all various Christmas themed blocks. Our sewing group learned several of the blocks and then moved on to another project, so it got set aside.
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| Rediscovered Christmas Blocks |
I don't have any desire to finish this as originally intended, nor do I have the pattern. The candy cane blocks are pot holder size, and for as long as they have been up on the design wall I have been thinking pot holders for my daughters as a remembrance of Guatemala. I emptied my little drawer of Christmas scraps to see about backings and that led to sorting, pressing, and trimming to usable sizes. That was a good task for several zoom meetings this week.
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| Glorious Mess |
That led me to be more creative with my potholders. Some of these scraps worked perfectly to add a bit of size and make them more interesting. I even unsewed the red angel block and used it to frame up a pair of candy canes. With two blocks done-ish and one ready to sew, I am liking this change of plans. We'll see where it ends.
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| Making Changes. Where will it end? |
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Sometimes a project just needs a Time Out. Fun bunch of Christmas blocks and they will make terrific potholders. The crayon blocks are such cheerful fun ones too.
ReplyDeleteSewing should be enjoyable. .. so I'm glad you are giving the Baby Blocks a little break. I love what you are doing with the Christmas project!
ReplyDeleteThere have been several times when I need a time out on a project. Working with those pretty Christmas fabrics should refresh you. Unlike you, I need a set plan and pattern. I am not a "see where it takes you" type of person.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun to discover a 20 year old project. I'm sure you have some interesting tales about your time in Guatemala.
ReplyDeleteYour RSC crayons look good. What width are you making the strips. Christmas projects already. Aghhh. It’s not far away
ReplyDeleteEach strip is 2" x 5" and there are 14 of them. I wish I had made them 5.5" but it will still be cute.
DeleteSometimes we need a break from those exacting projects. The crayons are really fun. Finding a way to finish up all those older blocks has to feel good. Congrats on all the progress and stitching time.
ReplyDeleteYour desire to switch projects reminded me of my cross-stitch ornaments. They take so much concentration! Oh, but that baby quilt is breathtaking! The RSC Crayons are adorable! Yes! That's such a thoughtful idea for you daughter!
ReplyDeleteGood for you to switch it up & get those blocks made into something useful. Love your RSC crayons! Those have been on my list to do for several years now. Maybe 2027???
ReplyDeleteRepurposing and reinventing UFOs are a great way to breathe new life into old projects.
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