After making that baby quilt using the Roll On blocks from charm packs recently, I realized this block design would be ideal for quickly adding scrappy blocks to the collection for future RSC projects. And to be honest, I needed a break from sewing tiny pieces. I had already made a couple of "just for fun" blocks, one being the monkey print below. So I dug in, pulled more light blue charms, and started sewing. I'm using a mixture of white-on-white backgrounds for these, but a neutral print would be fun in the future. They are 7.5" unfinished.
The block is so quick and easy, and I have a small container full of 5" squares, plus lots and lots of other fabric - obviously. Some of the 5" squares are left over from other projects, and others were cut from scraps over the years of trying to be more organized.
If I've learned anything the past couple of months while emptying fabric drawers, sorting and trying to reorganize that stash, it's that I could sew for many many years mostly from the stash and the scraps. It's time to dig into them more often. And these will make a great change when I'm struggling with tiny pieces and need a break.
3 comments:
Oh those blues are just perfect!
I love that Roll On block! I searched for a tutorial or pattern and couldn’t find anything. I experimented with some fabric, but mine came up 8.5”. I’m just curious if you could provide a link to buy the pattern? Thanks!
I don't think the ultimate size will matter as long as all 4 sections are the same. I squared mine up to 4.25" before sewing the 4 sections together. But it shouldn't matter. I don't have a link for the pattern, sorry. I think it was in a magazine years ago.
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