When writing my last pattern '
Squared Off' you can read about it
here or if you want to make one you can purchase a copy at my
Craftsy store. I made a couple test blocks trying out a couple different techniques for making the block. Grabbed the rest of the scraps I was using plus, and made a couple more blocks.
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| four blocks make a mini |
Originally I was going to add a white border but changed my mind. I wasn't feeling the border at all. I basted it and looked and looked at it trying to decide how to quilt it. Sometimes I feel those decisions are harder than choosing fabrics.
I had been playing with my Westalee rulers as I haven't really given some of them the time of day. So out they came.
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| Westalee rulers waiting in the wings for their turn to play |
Out came a practice sandwich and I granted myself some play time. I almost felt like I was playing in the sandbox after a long absence.
The template I decided to use for my mini was Spin-e-fex no 4.
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| spin-e-fex no 4 flower |
I echoed around the flower, then added some sorta straightish lines. I maybe should have used a ruler they would have been a lot straighter. But I think it adds character to the design, at least that's the story I'm sticking to.
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| some straight line quilting in the triangles |
I did use my rulers for the straight lines in the triangles along the outside edges. This turned out to be a quick fun design to quilt.
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| the back was pieced with bits and pieces |
I almost like the back better than the front. I pulled out some extra bits and pieces from my scraps and pieced the back together.
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| it's home for now is on my kitchen table |
Have you ever just let go and played with the tools you have on hand, you may be surprised by the results. I know I was.
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