As I work on various projects like the Speedy Chicken quilt, I cut 1.5 inch hunks...just enough for these spools. These are 3.5 inches unfinished, 3 inches finished. I cut two 3.5 inch lengths of background fabrics. And I cut one 3.5 inch length and four 1.5 inch squares for each spool. Then as I sew on other projects, I slip these in. I'm not methodical enough to call them leaders and enders...they are more like...oh yeah these, let's make a pile.
I have tried to stay away from bright colors for the spools, but that gets a bit hard given most of the quilts I work on are quite bright. Happily, my quilt guild has a free fabric table at each meeting. I try to bring more fabric than I take...but this is where I find quiet scrap bits. In the photo above, ten of the spools came from the free scraps.
Looking good. I can’t wait to get back to my sewing room. The closer it gets, the itchier my sewing finger gets.
ReplyDeleteSo fun...I have a quilt made from these blocks...swap blocks. Love your quilts!
ReplyDeleteYou described my non-leadersandenders method perfectly. And without a doubt, you are a stellar member of the Prolific Quilters Club this month.
ReplyDeleteWhat a good idea...there are always little pieces left when I cut something out and with a little more effort I can make these cute blocks. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI like the fabrics you're using in the spools and your organisation!
ReplyDeleteGOOD JOB, KEEP UP THE SPOOLING AROUND!
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