In between my sewing for the mystery I’ve been tackling Country Threads’ Split Square quilt along. Â When I last left you I was to the point that I thought I might “grow” this quilt…as in make it bigger. Â The pattern is from Country Threads’ new book. In my box were 50 read and 57 white.
It’s grown.
It has actually grown a lot.
I worked one night for about two hours and my piles grew to this….
From there I put in another shorter night and ended up with these.
Once these are all ironed, I think I’ll have enough to start sewing the top together.
I do have to make a small confession here. Â Originally the pattern called for using 1 1/2″ pieces for the center and then called for cutting the pieces down to 4 1/2″ square once the block was complete. Â Well I hate trimming. Â If I can avoid extra work and still end up with a similar result, I’m going for it!!
So, I cut my pieces the 2 1/2″ x 5″ like the pattern said but the center strip I cut at one inch. Â Now my block will be square without having to trim it down….call me lazy. Â The block will have a similar look as the original but the stripe in the middle of the block will be narrower and my block with be 5″ x 5″ instead of 4 1/2″ x 4 1/2″.
I originally started focusing mostly on red and cream. Â I have since added brown to the mix. Â Here’s a little sampling of what it’s looking like.
I’m happy with it and think it will make a fine quilt to gift.
This has been so fun to grab something quick and easy. Â No stress sewing is sometimes just what the doctor ordered.
To learn more about the sew along with Country Threads follow this link.
I’m with you, Jo. Hate to trim when I don’t need to.
I like the changes!
I love seeing what you are up to!
Love this idea and not having to trim it down is easier for me also. I must admit that I wish I had some time to sew but not much is going to happen this week. I think your use of brown will make this really interesting when it is done.
It’s looking great so far. And really, who ever said, “I sure wish I had some trimming to do.” instead of “Let’s get sewing!”?!
I have never seen the point of making a piece larger than needed just so you can trim it down to a correct size. It irritates me all to heck. Just start with better sizes of pieces!