I came across the beginning of a mystery quilt series on the Quilters' Club of America website, and decided to give it a try. My plan is to keep up with the weekly blocks, and complete the quilt by the July 7 deadline. Naturally, this means I am making the smallest possible quilt! I also am sticking with my plan to use only stash fabrics this year. Here is my progress to date.
My high tech method of keeping track of which fabric is which! |
Step 1 - 4 1/2 inch blocks. |
Step 2 - cutting - 2 1/2 inch strips |
Step 2 - finished Blocks |
The challenge suggests using a Tri Rec tool. I am always keen to learn a new technique! |
The tool in action - cutting out triangles. |
Step 3- finished blocks. I am not sure that there is enough contrast here. |
Step 4 - more white triangles |
Step 4 - side pieces. I must say, this tool does make for nicely finished blocks! |
While I was sewing the Step 4 blocks, I was daydreaming, and chain-pieced 20 of the blocks without noticing that the needle wasn't threaded. Oops!
Step 4 - finished blocks. Lots of contrast here! |
Take care,
Gretchen
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