I hope I can complete my goal, every single month. I have selected a different goal from some of my other challenges. January's goal is to complete at least 8 blocks for Covered in Love charity block drive sponsored by Kat at Kat and Cat Quilts. Here is how I started:
I cut 8 squares from an old sheet to conform to the guidelines on Kat's blog. Then I selected 8 strips of fabric for the center strip. Not all the same color, or even the same width.
Then I dumped out my small box of 1 1/2 inch strip and grabbed several handfuls of scraps from a tub gifted to me by my friend Maggie. I think that will be a good start. Today I sewed with a wonderful group of friends. Of course everyone spends some time walking from table to table, checking on what everyone else is working on. Many were interested in my string block. Hooray, maybe they will make some too.
I am excited to work on this OMG and join all the other talented quilters.
Stay Busy and Stay Happy
Nice goal!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog. I love that block drive!
DeleteGood luck. I will be interested in seeing what you do.
ReplyDeleteThey will be blocks for a donation quilt. I may not be able to stop at 8.
DeleteThat's a great goal! I am thinking about signing up with omg this year.. need to first decide what my monthly goal is! xx
ReplyDeleteSometimes it is hard to make a decision. Any goal is a good goal! You don't have to do every month, just the ones you can! Hope to see you there.
DeleteGreat scrap project. Thanks for linking up with Elm Street Quilts One Monthly Goal and good luck with your project.
ReplyDeleteI hope I make a dent in my strip stash, but I am afraid I won't be able to tell!!! I may have to make some for myself! haha
DeleteI have never done string blocks before...would love any tips you might want to pass along.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing what you come up with for this month.
If you check out Kat and Cat Quilts blog, she has a great tutorial. Most of the time I have use foundation paper or even telephone book pages, a shorter stitch length (so you can tear the paper away) and lots of scraps. This time she requested a muslin or fabric base. It is so easy!
DeleteSounds interesting! Can't wait to see how the blocks turn out.
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