i had such great fun making Jacey's wonky bee blocks that a Polaroid quilt went straight onto my list of to-dos someday. seeing this finished quilt sealed it for me.
i hadn't participated in any public swaps for awhile, so i jumped at the opportunity to share some polaroid blocks with the Picture-Perfect Polaroid swap group. you swap just the "pictures" and trim and make the backgrounds yourself so it's happily very flexible. i searched through my stash last night and pulled from the fat quarters and the scrap bins. i had originally signed up for 15 but i haven't even touched yardage yet and i already have 40 squares ready to sew. i think i'll wait and see what i get back before i cut into yardage. i made 2 sets--one for me and one to swap. there's a tutorial on how to chain-piece the blocks here. sign-ups are still open if you're interested.
i took the advice of one of the posters in the group and made a 2.5" square template from a cereal box. i cut out a 2" square window so i can see exactly what will be visible after piecing. it was a very helpful tool. i'm sure i will be using it lots for future fussy cutting projects.
it's hard to say right now because so many of the squares are much loved fabrics but i think my current favorite block is the photographer in the upper right (fabric courtesy of Nicke). Say cheese!
Very fun! Glad you joined in and are having fun with it!
ReplyDeleteLots of good choices! Hmmm, that's a great swap idea. I may have to look into the group. I haven't touched the blocks from you ladies, although I have pulled some scraps for additional blocks. I know your version will be amazing!
ReplyDeletethat is a great idea to use a window to "view" your blocks. very cute. it is going to be such a great quilt. i can't wait to see jaceys!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I love this quilt!
ReplyDeleteLooks great! Great idea on the cardboard square to view your subjects!
ReplyDeletefrom 15 to 40 - I love it :) The choices are really nice that you picked and I hope I'm luck and get some.
ReplyDeleteLove your picks! The laundry makes me laugh. :)
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