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I had some 30's repro fabric that was already cut into 2 1/2" x 6 1/2" rectangles left over from another project. I used the rectangle for the center and cut some remaining strips into 2 1/2" square and sewed them onto white rectangles. Here are just a few of the Spool blocks that I've made.
close up of some of the fabric.
aren't those kitties cute?!
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this one is a Michael Miller fabric...love the circles.
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cut between each stitching line and you will have a bucket of half square triangle waiting to be squared up.
These will square up at 1 1/2". Great for pinwheels or for the border. Maybe just a little mini!!
Here is the pile of the 3 pieces for each block just waiting to be sewn together.
I'll show more when I get the rest done and square up the half square triangles.
this one is a Michael Miller fabric...love the circles.
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this is a close up of the step that I always do if I'm sewing a snowball block, flying geese or corner squares like this one. I sew the square on the diagonal from corner to corner. Then I sew again 1/2" away from the original seam. That blue tape peeking out of the bottom of my fabric is my permanent guide. (the yellow was for something else, but I can't remember)
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cut between each stitching line and you will have a bucket of half square triangle waiting to be squared up.
These will square up at 1 1/2". Great for pinwheels or for the border. Maybe just a little mini!!
Here is the pile of the 3 pieces for each block just waiting to be sewn together.
I'll show more when I get the rest done and square up the half square triangles.
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Quick question: do you like the setting in the first picture with alternating spools or the second picture with the spools all standing up?? (oops, now you have to scroll back up...sorry)
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See you in a few hours for TTT,
~Karen~
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ReplyDeleteKaren...I love your tip on the triangles. I really like the alternating look best! Have a wonderful evening!
ReplyDeleteI really like the alternating blocks. Such pretty fabric, its going to be a lovely quilt.
ReplyDeleteYou sure did sew girl, of course I am a big fan of 1930's fabric, and just love the block, also what a super great tip for using the left over fabric, thanks.
ReplyDeleteMy choice would be picture one, alternating I think it gives it more interest.
looking very nice.... i think alternating is much prettier
ReplyDeleteHow cute! And what a great idea to get 'more' out of your fabric and hard work!
ReplyDeleteI think I like the alternating spools better.
The blocks are lovely - how big are they?
I can see from the close up that the block would be easy and fun to piece.
ReplyDeletei really like the layout in the first picture .. very pleasing to the eye .. karen ca
ReplyDeleteVery cute...I am loving the first picture. Great fabrics.
ReplyDeleteWhat cute spools! I like the alternating blocks better. :0)
ReplyDeleteAlternating wins!
ReplyDeleteGreat tip. Better then drawing a line everytime.
ReplyDeleteCute, cute blocks...alternating wins hands down.
ReplyDeleteI like them alternating better. It has more interest. Beautiful blocks.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you got to sew!!! And I love the spool blocks...I'd definitely set them like in the first picture!
ReplyDeleteThe spool blocks are great! I like the first photo also. Alternating is more interesting....
ReplyDeleteI like the alternating setting, more interesting and then the fabrics each stand on their own. thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSharon
I like the alternating...and I love the Tool Time tip.
ReplyDeleteAlternating...for sure!
ReplyDeleteHow cute! I love this spool pattern! Good choice of fabrics!
ReplyDeleteI forgot to answer your question! I prefer the alternating blocks.
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I really like the alternating blocks...BUT I think the straight-up version would be really cute with some sashing between and maybe little 9-patch mini-blocks at the corners... Any way you decide, it's going to be cute and awesome!
ReplyDeleteVeerryyy nice! I like the alternating blocks, actually. Kind of.. a bit more whimsical I guess... :) Great job!
ReplyDeleteI looooooooove your spools! These fabrics are some of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, alternating.
Love your colorful spools. Yes, alternating is best.
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