I finally started doing something with that long strip of string pieced fabrics I was working on a while back. I plan to intersperse these with plain white blocks and make a throw quilt. Looks like I need 18 of these blocks. Three down, so check back with me in another month.
And since it’s Monday, I thought I’d include a quick tutorial for the block so you can skip the math. This makes a 10″ block. Click on the image below to print out the instructions.
Simple and fun – love it!
This looks like a great way to rid the scrap bucket. And it looks great too. thank you so much
These are gorgeous!! I have so many scraps so this is perfect!
LOVE this – I would have made blocks just like this for the modern quilt guild solid challenge if I had seen it sooner!!!
looks like the beginning of a very nice quilt. i like ptterns that arenot too fussy about measurements. thanks for sharing!
I really like the look of these.
I love the simplicity of this block – I think I’m going to use it for a quick baby quilt – it will be perfect.
Love this look….and I have so many scraps that may need to be put aside for this now 🙂
Brilliant construction. Im grateful you posted your tutorial. I was trying to puzzle it out. Thanks for including the math. I’m sure you put some extra thought in that so as not to waste anything.
By the way, at first glance I thought you had sashed in brown. Love the solid contrast.
i just love this ellen! I can’t wait to try this, looks like a super fun way to use up scraps! 🙂
I really love this block and have posted about it on my Freebies blog…thanks for sharing…hugs Khris
this is great! thanks for the tutorial in the PDF form. I printed it out and I’m taking it to my sewing room.
i think you should frame them… how cute as a trio framed in white in a kid’s room! love it!
Ellen, once again you have created something beautiful AND simple! I love it.–Angel
I was directed to this post from another site http://freebiesforcrafters.blogspot.com/. This would be a great way to use the scraps our local Quilt of Valor group has. http://lolqov.blogspot.com/ Thanks for the great idea!
I just made this monster pillow. My son is hoping to loose a tooth any day now. Here is how mine turned out. http://ohsewnice.blogspot.com/2011/09/monster-tooth-fairy-pillow.html
I love this project! Thank you for sharing. I linked you to my pillow too.
Thank you for sharing this pattern. I have been making a quilt from it since May, and I’m almost done! I posted about it today, if you are interested.
http://franticallysimple.com/2011/10/27/a-patchwork-of-friends/
Thanks again!
Oops – bad link. Try this: http://franticallysimple.com/2011/10/26/a-patchwork-of-friends/
Thanks for sharing this one…. I’ve seen some pieced items and always wondered, “How??” This project is on my list for the end of the semester! Cheers!
I like this block a lot, I’ve recently made a quilt for my daughter (you can see it here http://handmadebyclairebear.com/2011/11/29/my-daughters-quilt-update/) and I had a lot of long thin leftovers from where I had to reduce the size. Now I know what to do with them! 🙂
PS. I love your blog and blogged about it today http://handmadebyclairebear.com/2012/01/07/favourite-blog-the-long-thread
Hi, I saw this through the flickr grape vine. I am going to make 12″ squares. Do you have directions for that I can send to my round robin group? Do you mind if I make up my own and give you credit on it?