As the name suggests, the quilt is a scrappy Christmas quilt. I have a number of different Christmas quilts but I don't have one big enough for my bed.
Without going into block construction too much, the quilt requires red blocks and green blocks. I cut some of the parts using my Accuquilt Go! cutter and dies. I decided that I would make small batches of blocks.
In my first batch of blocks, I ended up with five full blocks -- three red and two green -- and some block parts sewn and set aside for future blocks.
Making these blocks is NOT fast. I am a person that prefers to make HSTs and QSTs that I can trim to the correct size so making the smaller size of QSTs for these blocks take a while to make and trim. However, unlike my Double Delight quilt that was last spring's scrap project, it makes more sense to make each block one at a time rather than to make all of the units step by step. Well, I guess it makes sense in my head, since it makes it easier to start and stop on this project.
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A bed-size Christmas quilt? Bring. It. On!
ReplyDeleteBonnie's quilts are rarely a quick quilt! So many little pieces in each block, but they do make beautiful quilts!!
ReplyDeleteI love the mix of prints you are using. This will look great all put together.
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute! I love the design and the fun xmas colors!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you got a good start on those scrappy blocks. Sometimes you just have to chase a squirrel or two during the year. It keeps the time in the sewing room interesting. Have fun picking the combinations for your new blocks.
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