I was happy to get my hands on a 10 years of Magic panel from Ruby Star. It is filled with adorable little pieces of art. I cut all the squares apart with the objective of making a quilt using economy blocks.
After making a few and dealing with the trimming steps and basic inaccuracy of my 1/4" seam (hah!), I decided to FPP my blocks. Trimming with confidence as I go is a much more comfortable step in the process for me.
These are just so cute!
So far, I'm using the squares that cut at 2" unfinished and 3" unfinished in these smaller economy blocks that will finish at 3". I've got lots of Ruby Start fabric on hand so will be making 'plain' economy blocks too. I've not done the math on this yet so not sure how big this project will be.
I've got a retreat in late September and making the 'plain' blocks will be a great sew activity.
I absolutely love this panel and the blocks are coming out adorable! I can't find that panel anywhere though and now I am disappointed. I didn't even know that I needed it until I clicked onto your blog. Ugh!
ReplyDeleteThose are definitely cute! The Economy block is practical, and easy to sew, especially with foundation papers. In fact, you remind me that a couple years ago I won (on Instagram) a giveaway of a set of "tablet" sort of FPP papers for making these blocks in three sizes. Maybe I need to dig them out for my next retreat! Such a good idea to have these for easy sewing when away from home. I'll be gone for a whole week in September and am already mentally planning projects to take. Hope you enjoy making yours! They look like fun.
ReplyDeleteThey are darling!
ReplyDeleteI would have gone with FPP too ;) And they are sure a great "simple sewing" for a retreat where you want to chat as well. xo
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