So I fell hard for this economy block along.
The crush was so great it developed into a kingsize.
An 81 block kingsize.
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My scrap stash dictated the colourway.
There are some god awful really unusual combinations here,
as I chose fabrics that contrasted in the main.
I still need to settle on the layout
the layout above although looks good on screen
but in person it was too hectic
so I have sewn another 9 with muted contrasts,
to give the eye a rest from the stripes.
Wish me luck with the block swapping,
I'm not sure why I'm in such a hurry
I don't have the money for wadding
not with having a new boiler fitted this week... no but at least I am economising.
I am thinking of hand quilting diagonal lines in black...
what do you think?
Another amazing quilt! This is the first truly scrappy set of economy blocks I've seen and I really like the effect. It reminds me of days gone by....heritage quilting. Diagonal lines in black....yes!
ReplyDeleteThat's a proper quilt! I dislike the ones made with too complex geometrics so the fabrics are left. I actually prefer just squares. I don't like new fabric bought for quilting and then cut up. I prefer the roots of quilting.
ReplyDeleteThey are lovely blocks and rather addictive!
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Diagonal lines in Black, yes definately! Fantastic Economy Block Quilt!
ReplyDeleteVery nice. I think the dark quilting would look nice. If you do it with thicker thread, like pearl cotton, the darker patches will pop.
ReplyDeleteLove it! Black stitching yes!!! but what about stitching circles in black, maybe the would calm it a bit and make the colors pop. Great job!
ReplyDeleteHi Clare! Looks beautiful! I love the economy block and your Fabrics are great! I have in my mind to make these blocks with men's shirts. I can't even find wadding from here and often I use fleece - not the best but economy. Have a lovely week! x Teje
ReplyDeleteyes I agree, circles would look great, one per block, round the outer square, touching the corners. Maybe consider using a flannel sheet or fleece blanket for backing with no batting, for an inexpensive alternative. My friend bought a wool blanket from Oxfam and backed her quilt with that (no batting) it had a lovely feel.
ReplyDeleteI love scrap quilts, for me, they are the essence of what patchwork was all about.
Love the blocks. Ummm as an old fuddy duddy I am going to say hold back on the quilting there is soooo much going on with the fabric already.....but why don't you do a test area and see how you feel about it. I must warn you though I really struggle with the quilting and find that as you work on a piece it generally tells you where to go.......in the nicest possible way of course.
ReplyDeleteWOW! This is gorgeous Clare! It has a real 'vintage' feel! I love the idea of adding some less 'busy' blocks too. (I am doing a similar thing with my + and x friendship blocks this month too!) And the black stitching sounds perfect!
ReplyDeleteAt least you will be warm whilst hand quilting. It's looking great!
ReplyDeleteI think it is lovely and I am sure any finishing touches you choose to do will work well. x
ReplyDeleteIt's looking great and all the colourful-ness is only lovely and cheerful!!
ReplyDeleteYou have been busy!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see the boiler issue has been sorted, although the cost isn't good. I got the cooker sorted this week, good to have it back again!
Lisa x
.... and you just whipped that up??!! Its fab xxx
ReplyDeleteI was thinking circles too, especially when I look at the secondary block made up where the four corners meet. Maybe overlapping circles or what I've heard called the "Baptist pattern" connected half circles? I just bookmarked a tutorial on making economy blocks because it's so lively and useful. Great king size quilt you've made, not sure I would swap out any blocks. Maybe use the extras for pillowcases?
ReplyDeleteI love it too! I have a dislike for black so go ahead and dispprove me, I would use navy.
ReplyDeletewow! it is epic and awesome...i really like it. :) my favorite part is the scrappiness of the blocks.
ReplyDeleteLovely!!!! What size of block did you make? I always prefer hand quilting.
ReplyDeleteDid you even stop to eat? Geez! I knew you were up to something good! Love it Clare!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully scrappy!! It's funny, I just finished mine and I also felt it was too hectic when I laid it out. I almost added solid lattice in between just to calm it down a bit. I think yours looks great!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely quilt. I'm interested to see what quilting you go with as I have an unfinished economy block quilt top and don't yet have any thoughts about the quilting.
ReplyDeleteLove your quilt. It seems to have gone together really quickly. Seems a good way to work through your stash. I think however you choose to quilt it, it will be a good choice.
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ReplyDeleteIts an easy block to become obsessed with! I like your mix of patterns and colours. I've just put the binding on mine this morning, I enjoyed making it but it did frustrate me a little when it came to sewing the blocks together and all those points weren't perfect. I think the block making was deceptively easy, it was the putting it together that was a test! I just ditch quilted mine and am looking forward to moving onto something more muted and easy!
Hen xxx
This looks amazing Clare! The beauty of a quilt like your design is that you can use any fabric to hand, and sneak in a few not-so-pretties as its all absorbed into the overall effect. A great stash buster, but lots of work for you!
ReplyDeleteYour quilting idea sounds good,a change from the usual cream stitches.Its going to look stunning.
Gill xx
Beautiful! So vintage looking. I think it must be because you consider the value first and pattern is secondary? Wonderful, wonderful quilt.:)
ReplyDeleteHi Clare,
ReplyDeleteThis is so gorgeous! I think hand quilting diagonally in black would add great interest to the quilt xx
Uglies required to highlight the beauties and then you find out they are swans after all
ReplyDeleteI have just discovered your patchwork, which I find wonderful. You are inspiring.
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