And here's my 1880's Sampler block for last week. It's called Grain Mill
Last but not least, I finished two Dutch Treat blocks last night.
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There is quite a bit of waste making the Dutch Treat blocks since the blocks are initially cut 6" and then trimmed to 4 1/2" after the applique is done. You need the extra 1 1/2" to have something to hold onto. Of course you know me..I don't throw anything out. So I have plastic bins filled with these scraps from both of the Dutch Treat quilts I've made to date. I intend to do some sort of string piecing with them.
Today I decided that maybe if I make myself sit down and piece these as I make each block and trim it, then when I'm done making my Dutch Treat I'll be close to having another quilt of some kind made.
So here are the scraps so far.
I have several ideas of what I might do with these. How about you?
6 comments:
Oh I love it all, especially The Grain Mill. They are all so different yet each is so beautiful in their own way.
I love your string pieces... the way that little bits of the pattern are sneeking out from behind the beige fabric! No idea what you can do with them though...
I think that you are so clever to hang on to those scraps and actually try to do something with them. I love how this is looking.
All the blocks are great Mary :0) I have no suggestion for the string pieces...I usually save my smaller scraps for applique.
Crispy
Love the colors in your CW blocks and your dutch treat blocks fascinate me. I think this is the first time I have heard of them.
Your blocks are looking great - you have been so busy!
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