Finished the Bonnie Hunter "Dancing 9's" top today. (Only started it last week!) This is a fun quilt. Once the 9-patches are made the rest goes together so quickly!
I used up a lot of scraps and 2-inch squares left over from recent projects like the donation quilt, Carnival Corn and Bermuda Seaglass. I added two more row of the 9-patch so mine measures a bit longer than the pattern (65x55.) Also, I used a variety of gray fabrics for the "sashing" to make it even scrappier. (the top hasn't had its final pressing yet and having a cat hiding underneath makes it look much wonkier than it is in real life!)
Think it is finally time to clear the cutting table and get any left overs back on the shelves for awhile.
I also tried some blocks using a 5 inch square instead of the 9-patches. Would make for a quick quilt and works with larger prints really well. Decided not to use them in the quilt but am going to sew them up for a table-runner/dresser scarf to go with the quilt.
Heat has finally settled in to Georgia...looks like I'll get a lot of sewing done the next couple of weeks! Too hot to go outside!
11 comments:
Hmm, that idea of using whole blocks might be a way to use up some of my I spy blocks.
Wow! you have really been moving on this one!! This is so vibrant, love that narrow turquoise border too, frames it all so well!!! Very nice work!!!!
woohoo, really cute and wow, that was fast. makes me feel even sloooower than usual.
That is so cute!
I like the turquoise border A LOT! And also the idea of the table runner out of the 5" solids is a great idea.
What a bright and cheerful quilt. Thank you so much for sharing it with us.
These are really sweet brights tumbling all over each other, nice work!
Love it!
Sweet! Such a cute idea :-)
Wow, this did come together quickly. You made a great choice on the turquoise border--such a perfect accent!
Is that from one of her books? I didn't see it on her website. VERY pretty. Always great to find beautiful ways to use up scraps!
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