
I really hadn't planned to start this project, but somehow I found myself making pinwheel blocks and I couldn't stop. These finish at 3 inches. I have a definite plan in mind for them, and will use the RSC as an opportunity to make more blocks as the year goes on.
After all that scrap cutting, I had quite a batch of purple 2 inch squares, so I threw them in a basket and began pairing them up as 4 patch block components. Not sure where that will lead, but at least I have a good supply of leader-enders.
When I give quilts as gifts, I usually like to make a pillowcase for the recipient to store the quilt in. For the recent t-shirt quilt I made, I wanted to try making a large drawstring bag for the quilt instead. I found a pattern online for a lined drawstring bag, and decided to make a practice version using some purple scraps. The bag went together easily and I loved the finished version! I was able to adapt the bag "recipe" for a large version and gave it away with the quilt.
I spent a chunk of time this morning putting the finishing touches on an unfinished RSC project, but I'll save that for Tuesday's link-up. Now it's time for tea and some time perusing other RSC projects at today's link-up.
Leaders and enders always manage to turn into something eventually. Glad you found so many fun purple fabrics to play with.
ReplyDeleteA plethora indeed and this pillowcase storage is just over the top in regards to gifting! :)
ReplyDeleteI had a couple of those experimental that didn't quite work projects, too. Your pinwheels are going to be wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI love your purple blocks. Your draw string bag is adorable.
ReplyDeleteLots of pretty PURPLE scrap sewing, but that BAG?! It's GORGEOUS!!! I would love to hear about the mods you made to make a draw string bag big enough for a quilt.
ReplyDeleteSo nice to get a quilt wrapped in such a useful way. So many pretty purples, or is it violet or plum?
ReplyDeletePretty purple projects! Love the bag you made!
ReplyDeleteI love all your purple blocks, but the drawstring bag is my favorite! Gee, even your blog header matches the color of the month! Way to go, Angie!
ReplyDeleteFun to look at all that you are working on, the rail fence with selvages are lovely and you've got some great fabrics in those pinwheels, and the quilt bag what a nice way to give a quilt.
ReplyDeleteYour purples look amazing! Love seeing the selvedge blocks. Great drawstring tote...what a great idea!
ReplyDeletepretty purples! I have a definite deficit of purples here. I love the pinwheels
ReplyDeleteTis the season for purples...you have some good ones! I have a hard time finding good purples, but I'm always on the lookout!
ReplyDeleteYou've got a good start on some fun RSC projects. Looking forward to seeing where you go with the pinwheels.
ReplyDeleteI love the gift bag! What a great idea!
ReplyDeletei'm definitely going to look into that gift bag...I like your selvedge blocks- I've never jumped on that bandwagon, but I like the quilts and projects that I see.
ReplyDeleteI am not a leader/ender person but I do love making simple blocks like pinwheels. Once you have a lot of simple blocks it seems the layouts are endless. I've got a selvage project going on now but it appears after I make a big quilt out of them I'll be looking for more ideas like your rail fence.
ReplyDeleteAnd that gift bag is gorgeous and a wonderful idea.
Your plethora of purple is terrific. You'll be working with all the different colors in quite a few new ideas. Should be a fun year .
ReplyDeletePositively perfect pretty purple pinwheels!
ReplyDeleteYour gift bag is gorgeous, too! What a great idea!
A beautiful gift bag, so two gifts in one. I'm glad you salvaged the selvages. On to the next color. Have a good time this week.
ReplyDeleteYou really do have some beautiful purple fabrics! What a nice idea making a bag to put the quilt in.
ReplyDeleteYour purple blocks, strings and pinwheels, are very nice. I love the idea of gifting a pillow case or drawstring bag with a quilt.
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