Monday 12 January 2015

Square by Square


One of my plans for 2015 is to make a patchwork blanket.
I already have the materials to make one so I got started last week.
 At the moment I'm stitching together my fabric pieces. I'm doing it square by square and it's slow going but I've decided that as long as
 I can work on it steadily and get it finished in a couple of months,
 I'll be very pleased.


I'm using two Moda charm packs that I've had in my fabric stash
 for quite awhile now. Well, two years to be exact. I guess it's about
time I use them! Anyway, I love the different colours and patterns
in all the pieces and having them pre-cut in 5inch squares make
them great to use for simple patchwork projects like this.


I have 81 squares in total and what I'm planning to do is create
small blocks made up of nine fabric squares and then sew these
together to create the whole blanket. 

These strips of squares were sewn together this morning.
Once I've ironed their seams I'll join them all to make my blocks.


So far I've completed two blocks. Seven more to go...


I think this will turn out to be a small blanket, more like
a throw or a lap quilt. But I'll be happy with that. Anything
to keep us warm and cosy is always welcome and
hugely appreciated!



Thanks for stopping by here. I hope it's been a good Monday
for you all. See you soon!



10 comments:

  1. I really love these fabrics and it's going to be a gorgeous quilt. I enjoy patchwork-piecing so much. It's a very relaxing thing to do.

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  2. Oh the colours are gorgeous Marion!
    And you have straight lines!..that's something I still stuggle with! X

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  3. Such beautiful fabrics!! It is lovely to keep these things for a while and enjoy looking at them and thinking and planning and savouring them and then it is good to get to the actual making isn't it. I look forward to seeing your progress, especially with my own quilty troubles right now!! xx

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  4. Gorgeous colours, it will be such a splash of colour when finished. I like the mix of patterns too. I'd love to have a go at making a quilt, just another item on my list of "I'd love to make".
    Caz xx

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  5. These fabrics are adorable! I wish I knew the first thing about sewing. I am expecting a little one and I would love so much to make a quilt. I will be tuned into this project to see how it is done and then I may try it myself!

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  6. I love those fabrics, Marion, it's going to look great when it's finished! Xx

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  7. Oooohh, these fabrics are GORGEOUS!!!! Your quilt is going to be so beautiful! I can't wait to see the finished product!

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  8. Such beautiful fabrics Marion...your quilt will be amazing.
    Marianne x

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  9. So pretty! Glad to have found your lovely colourful blog. I will enjoy following along. Bee xx

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