Tuesday, October 13, 2015

It's time: let's get these quilts together!

after sewing and sewing all these squares together, I decided to start sewing some stuff together (even though technically, I'm a month early for that...) I wanted to see some progress, and not just piles of blocks...


these 16 patches are left over from last year- if i remember, i had just stalled on what to do with them.


last week i decided: why not potholders? my old ones were pretty grimy after using them in the summer kitchen when making applesauce, and what better way to use and enjoy my favorite fabrics than in the kitchen?


let's face it: i spend more time in the kitchen than in the sewing room most days, so i can still get my fabric fix! i cut into some of my all time favorite fabrics for the backings- and I'm so glad i did!

 
another RSC project i worked on this week was my 9 patch blocks.  after sewing and sewing all year long, i was very surprised to count that i had 189+ of the 9 patches! i knew i wanted to do something interesting, and non-traditional in the setting, so after playing around for awhile, i settled on the layout below.
 

 
 
i really like this layout- and there are so many blocks left over! i'll let the little girls lay out another quilt, and we'll give that to my friend for quilting and send it off to one of the MCC auctions.
 
thanks for stopping by- click on over to angela's to see what everyone else is working on. and if you have a minute, scroll down one more post, and tell me what you think of my red stars Christmas quilt- I'm looking for some input and advice!

20 comments:

deb @ frugal little bungalow said...

That layout is awesome!

Julie in GA said...

I love your rainbow quilt, such a great layout. I would have thought those were log cabin blocks, not 9patches. So much fun!

scraphappy said...

I'm feeling that urge to finish right now too. Your potholders are just beautiful! They would make me want to be in the kitchen even more. Love the 9 patches. The setting is very unexpected.

Angie said...

Great layout for the 9 patch blocks! I like your thinking about the potholders - I might have to try that.

The Joyful Quilter said...

Your 9-Patch layout looks AMAZING!!! I had NO idea that you would end up with such an innovative looking quilt. Congrats! on your new potholders, too. You're right... what better way to use those fabrics than bringing them into your kitchen. Especially, considering how much time you spend there!!!

Cathy said...

I love scrappy potholders! Very nice layout for the nine patches!

LA Paylor said...

oh my gosh that quilt is awesome. The variety from 9 patches is unlimited. The center square repeating is what makes it zing, and that layout is very graphic. LeeAnna

Quiltdivajulie said...

LOVE your rainbow potholders (and the logic behind them). Also like the layout you chose for your 9patch blocks!

Marly said...

Lovely quilt of 9-patches in a really fun layout. Your pothoders are beautiful; so beautiful I'd be afraid to use them and get them messy!

Sheila said...

Awesome layout! I love it!
I loved you star quilt layout in your last post, too. Almost missed that post. I catch up on blogs I follow during the weekend, usually Sunday night.

Sheila said...

LOVED your Pot holders, TOO!

Kate said...

Fun and pretty potholders. Great way to use up those blocks. Love the layout for your 9 patch blocks!

Magpie Sue said...

The layout for the 9 Patch blocks is wonderful. Sew that together immediately! I love the idea of a potholder a month too. I may have to do that next year!

PaulaB quilts said...

Your kitchen will be the most colorful room in the house with all those lively pot holders. The nine patch setting turned out very well, a very clever setting. Keep up the good work, Jennifer.

Nell's Quilts said...

Great potholders. It's so nice to use something you've designed and made yourself. Great nine patch block layout.

Deb A said...

Love your layout! Great idea to add some color to the kitchen. We all seem to be in there a lot so it makes sense to fondle some fabrics while in there!

Craftyheart2 said...

Love your 9P layout. I couldn't picture what you might end up with just from seeing your blocks.

sunny said...

I LOVE what you're doing with your nine-patches! What a beautiful layout.

gayle said...

I love that nine patch quilt - gorgeous!

Julierose said...

I love your little 9-patches--so clever to use that dark center on them all--the settings are like log cabin ones! Hugs, Julierose

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