Hmmm - I got carried away with purple at the beginning of the month, so I haven't played with the purple scraps this week. But I did play with plenty of other scraps, in a variety of colors. Since my purple blocks are done already, I have plenty of time to do something with other scrappy leftovers.
Some readers pointed out to me this week that the Gameboard blocks have a "bowtie" vibe to them, which I hadn't even noticed until laying them out together like this. And they do look like a bowtie variation. So cute!! Of course that reminded me that there was a small collection of actual bowtie blocks hiding out somewhere.
In one of those small plastic 3-drawer craft supply units (Walmart) is a collection of small orphan blocks. Most are 2-4" finished leftover units (from lots of previous projects), such as 4-patch, Hourglass, and pinwheel units. One drawer had those missing bowtie blocks, and a bunch of other things - all leftovers from previous projects.
There are just enough of the bowties to make 1 placemat. Those red/grey hourglass units are plentiful, maybe enough for 2 placemats.
After a quilt on Pinterest caught my eye, I had to pull out the strings again to play. These string diamond blocks were made with 2 Tri Recs triangle blocks.
The layout of those blocks does look like bow ties, so cute! It's always nice to use leftover blocks, a placemat is perfect for that. Happy stitching!
ReplyDeleteI hadn't thought about the bowtie look of the gameboard blocks, but you (and the other eagle-eyed quilters) are so right! Orphan blocks make great placemats - those will be fun. Enjoy playing in your scraps, Sara!
ReplyDeleteThe first quilt you show really caught my eye - I good RSC quilt for sure
ReplyDeleteWhat a great variation on a bowtie block. I had fun imagining different ways to piece these in order to speed up the process and minimize the cutting. They are going to make a great quilt.
ReplyDeleteGreat use for your orphan blocks, & the string Tri-Recs are fab!
ReplyDeleteYou were definitely having fun with your scraps.
ReplyDeletethe diamond squares looked like kites to me at first. You have some pretty projects happening:)
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure which I like best -- the Gameboard blocks or the strippy diamond blocks! Looks like you had a great time retrieving "parts" from the drawers this week. Hope you have more fun this week too!
ReplyDeleteThe Gameboard blocks do have a similar vibe to bow tie blocks. There should be some fun setting options then. Your diamond strip blocks are really fun. Another place mat or the start of another quilt?
ReplyDeleteLeftover blocks are often used for charity placemats here. So easy to sew them together for a quick finish. Those gameboard blocks are fun! Gail at the cozy quilter
ReplyDeleteI like seeing those gameboards come together
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