It's already November, which means this is our last month together. It was delightful for me to make blocks, to share in IG and on Zoom with all of you.
This month we are going to do something different. Instead of making a traditional block, you are going to create fabric…not to worry, this is easy, almost no rules and very fun!
Rule # 1 use solids only
Rule #2 my background fabric is a very dark navy, so avoid the dark blues, the black/charcoal.
Please create a 12.5" square of fabric that I will slash into “bolts”. These bolts will be used in a pattern by Libs Elliott called “Static Age Quilt”.
Instructions: assemble together your left overs of solid fabrics in all colours in any manner you wish. The pieces should not exceed 3” in width to create the effect I am looking for. Some people call doing this “crumb quilting.” There are many sites on YouTube where you can find additional instructions. I find working in small sections is easier.
Here are photos of me making one block.
If you have trouble assembling sections together, just send me parts that are not assembled. I will make it work.
Place a 12 1/2" square ruler under the pieced fabrics and when it covers the ruler, stop and leave the block as is. Do not clean edges. Please leave it just as it is.
Voila...you are done!
This is how your fabric making will end up. Thank you for helping me. Having a wide variety of colours will be awesome and without knowing exactly which of the fabrics you created, I will remember that you all participated in making this fun and colourful quilt for me.
All the best and much thanks to you all! Diane
1 comment:
I can't wait to see the finish of this! I sure hate crumb quilting but love how these blocks are looking.
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