I added one to each section of strips I had started.
I think these various rows will look better with a spacer in between too, so I added a red strip on the right where my next idea was going..
I had found a basket of waste HSTs from a project of two years ago, so sewed them together into three rows that were a little over 48" long.
The fabric was not really the best for HSTs this small [finish 1.25"], but they were already made! And just another example of scraps I can't seem to throw away. "Some day" I will use them for something. Today was "some day".
So here is the next step in the Strip Quilt of Orphans.
Next a couple of rows of Confetti blocks. I'll check to see if I have 16 of those, or if I have to finish off a few more.
I chose 48" for the width of this top because I think that will cover the width of the top of a twin bed. When I have made the top about 60" long, I will add borders to bring it up to 60" x 72".
Sara
Gratitudes:
Saved cup of Wendy's chili heated for lunch
Winterberry bush showing red in a gray day
Warmth, light, food, good health
I've been playing with HST's too. I can't throw them out either. Can't wait to see your finished quilt.
ReplyDeleteI think making these quilts from leftovers are almost more fun to do than the quilts that generate the leftovers! I love your self challenge of a strip a day too. (Not sure I would be able to keep to only one strip- I'd want to keep going until I had to quit!)
ReplyDeleteIt's looking awesome Sara! You are doing a great job. What a lot of sewing to use up those HST in such a small size, but why not?
ReplyDeleteSometimes when a person doesn't HAVE to work with those small parts, it's more fun cause it doesn't really matter...LOL, I like that part of it alot! It will be both bright and a lot of fun quilt. Hugs, Finn