Hello Quilty Friends! Nine hundred blocks may seem like a lot, but when they're 3.5 inches with only six pieces per block, it's quite standard for a quilt measuring 90 inches square. Some quilters meticulously count the number of pieces in their quilts. This is my first time doing so. There will be 5,400 pieces in this quilt, provided I don't decide to add a border or two.
The blocks were once again strewn across the cutting table. I found myself not only admiring the various prints but also searching for repeated fabrics.
Some look very similar because they are from one line of fabric. Right off the bat I spied a repeat and put them together at the bottom of this picture.
And then maybe another repeated fabric on the far right in the image below. See the tiny floral print? I think I used it in the purple or orange blocks.
I pulled the repeat block and the suspected repeat block and added them to a small stack of extra blocks I had set aside. I clipped them all together and labeled them as extras.
All 900+ blocks fit in the storage bin! Can you believe it? A 90" x 90" quilt top fits in this storage bin?! 900 blocks! They will stay here for the next few weeks as I work on the Quiltville 2024 Old Town Mystery quilt and begin a new two-color quilt.
The inspiration for my Bow-Tie quilt is from Bonnie Hunters Cheddar Bow-ties Leader and Ender Challenge tutorial. Click here to go to the tutorial and free PDF printable.
I have been amazed at your progress and determination. I need to get my mojo back and get going! Looking forward to seeing the progress as you sew them together.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Sometimes my quilty mojo tanks too. During those times I enjoy watching others create quilts and know that one of the beautiful quilts will kickstart my mojo. Enjoy the break while you can!
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