I saw these blocks over at Cathy's blog Sane, Crazy, Crumby quilts and thought I'd give them a try. They are essentially postage stamps except they are 2.5 inches long. But they are lots of fun because of the interlocking seams.
I sew short 1.5 inch strips together and then cut those pairs to a 2.5 inch length. Of course, there is usually some left over which can be cut 1.5 inch for postage stamps. Oddly satisfying.
Less satisfying is setting a quilt on the diagonal...especially with the log cabin blocks twisting and turning to make stars. Needless to say, my seam ripper is still warm to the touch.
The “large stamps” do look like fun. Much more appealing than 1.5” stamps for symmetrically-challenged people like moi. And the Idaho Square Dance piecing is coming along nicely, seam ripper notwithstanding. Just glad it’s you doing it, not me; I’d be bald from tearing my hair out.
ReplyDeletelove the quilts in progress! Your blog is always inspiring.
ReplyDeleteLove all the tiny goodness!
ReplyDeleteAren't the larger stamps usually commemorative? Hmmm... As for the seam ripper...mine got a good workout last night, but your quilt is going to be fantastic for the effort! It's beautiful already!
ReplyDeleteLove looking at quilts set on the diagonal, but hate putting them together! Your BH quilt top is looking good, growing steadily. Love these little blocks, much easier then 1.5" squares?! Blue and white combo is always a winner in my book.
ReplyDeleteThat was quick! And I don't see a single blue fabric that matches any of mine. Your Idaho Square dance went quickly too. You've been on a roll lately. Molly must be cracking the whip.
ReplyDeleteOh pretty!!! I love that log cabin.
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