I haven't done much block construction so far this month, but I did get all my prep work done. Having my scraps cut into commonly-used size strips and squares and sorted by color makes scrappy block prep go quickly.
These will become 9 patch variation blocks. I like to lay out a block next to my sewing machine and use the pieces as leader-enders while working on other projects. They go together quickly!
I also cut the parts for two Sugar Bowl blocks. I'm looking forward to assembling all these blocks in a quilt.
Orange bits for 4" Sawtooth Stars. These will be assembled with white background fabric; I have the strips cut, but not the individual pieces.
And for something completely different - cheddar! These parts will become Scrap Jar Star blocks.
I also dug through the orange crumb jar looking for pieces to become Maverick Stars.
I'm hoping to have lots of glorious sewing time this weekend. It's a holiday weekend here in the US, so there should be plenty of opportunity to sew between now and Tuesday morning. My Dear Husband has already announced plans to do most of the cooking, so I'm looking forward to some stitching therapy!
My first stop will be Angela's Soscrappy blog to see what orange fun the other Rainbow Scrappers have cooked up.
You are quite organized ...lots of lovely orange pieces! I just have to make potato salad for a Monday picnic but I do have to make quite a lot of it ! :)
ReplyDeleteso many different shades of orange- looks great!
ReplyDeleteNifty method you've got going there--love that pumpkin face fabric...hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteYou are so right... it's all about the prep and organization.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful therapeutic sewing session :)
I'm really looking forward to seeing all those goodies made up - what a great assembly of color! (Now I need to go find my binder clips - hadn't thought of using those to keep things together. Thanks!)
ReplyDeleteYou are all ready for a month of orange. I used to have trouble finding enough orange, but the RSC has helped me round out my scrap stash
ReplyDeletePrepping block parts is DEFINITELY the way to go!! Enjoy your ORANGE sewing time.
ReplyDeleteI don't have very much orange in my stash or scraps. I had to purchase some recently for another sew along.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to seeing your orange RSC block.
Nice to see all the orange! Nice prep work.
ReplyDeleteGetting prepped is half the battle. Now the fun begins as you stitch up a storm in orange. Great fabrics.
ReplyDeleteSo nice to have all the prep work done. The fabrics are yummy! Enjoy your holiday weekend!
ReplyDeleteYour prep work is very impressive and I look forward to all these lovely orange block creations. Thanks for the idea.
ReplyDeleteI really should follow your good example and be more organised, especially on getting the colour for the month right! You have a really good collection of oranges in your stash.
ReplyDeleteI have started to prep my blocks and sew them as leader/enders. The blocks go together so much quicker when you do the prep work. It looks like you will have lots of pretty orange blocks to sew this weekend. Enjoy your sewing time.
ReplyDeleteHurray for extra sewing time! I agree with you: prep time makes all the difference when it comes to actually sewing. No stopping and starting, trying to find the right size patch, the right color or print, etc. Definitely a good investment.
ReplyDeleteIt is all about that darned prep work, isn't it? I didn't think I liked orange but it sure does make one happy looking at all the orange variety out there.
ReplyDeleteThose are going to be yummy blocks! Look forward to seeing them.
ReplyDeleteSo many wonderful orange prints!
ReplyDeletelooks like you're having fun with orange!
ReplyDeleteOh...you're one of those orderly types lol
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