(blogged about here) ... I knew I wanted to make a blue version too. I got down to starting it last week. First I cut out 72 x 4½" squares in blue fabrics.
Then I cut out 72 white 4½" squares.
I drew lines down one of the diagonals on all of the white squares:
And sewed a blue to a white square sewing ¼" each side of the drawn lines.
Then I cut them all apart on the drawn lines:
Then pressed them open:
And cut off all the dog ears:
And that's as far as I went. I've decided I want to do some dressmaking this week so they'll just sit tidily in their box waiting until I can be bothered to do the next bit! :o)
Gosh your always a busy tartan bee. I can't wait to see this one, I thought the pink one was lovely.
ReplyDeleteWhat's on the dressmaking front, more blouses?
Ali xx
Thanks, Ali. Well I cut out a blouse today but I don't like the pattern (too puffy for my liking) and the fabric leaves a lot to be desired too (it only cost me £4 from the remnant box) so I don't think I'll be finishing it. I'm actually happy I've made that decision as I know it would just hang in my wardrobe and not get worn!
DeleteYou are off to a great start. Lovely half-square triangles. They will make a pretty zig-zag quilt.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jeanna. I really enjoyed this part! :o)
DeleteThat's a great start, and now all the cutting out's already done when you want to pick it up again.
ReplyDeleteYes, I think the rest should go together quite quickly. I hope I haven't jinxed it by saying that! :o)
DeleteGetting all the pieces cut out and the blocks done is definitely a major hurdle for a project like this... and it's a good idea to take a break for some dressmaking!
ReplyDelete(Still loving my duck, duck, goose, chicken bag!)
Thanks, Freda. I'm so glad you're enjoying the bag! :o)
DeleteIt looks like a great start Anne and it is good to do these things in stages rather than trying to get it all done at once or stopping here and there isn't it. I look forward to seeing how it progresses! xx
ReplyDeleteThanks, Amy. Doing it in stages keeps boredom at bay! :o)
DeleteThey look lovely so far, love the colors!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jennifer. :o)
DeleteThat's the hard work done - next comes the fun bit of deciding on the layout!
ReplyDeleteWell, it could be fun, or it could be tedious! I just do random very well so I put the blocks out in a pattern and then I keep moving them around for ages. Maybe this time I'll leave them alone ... but I doubt it! LOL
DeleteMy first thought was to look at my feet in the first pic. My second was suspicion because that spotty fabric didn't look blue!! But I can see it's blue from the second photo of it so you're off the hook!! :D
ReplyDeleteI had to go back and look but you can't see your feet in the first photo - only the bottom of your jeans. And, yes, all the fabrics are blue or have blue in them ... or lilac... or purple. :oD
DeleteSuch suspense to see the finished product yet again Anne! You really tease us. It looks so much fun and ready to put together. Your so gifted. xx
ReplyDeleteThanks, Chel. The big reveal is in today's post. :o)
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