Today I pieced my OC blocks into two tops. I had only intended to make one but discovered that if I laid one set out on point & another on the straight I could make two- with a little "finessing" that is! I took 6 of the side setting triangle blocks & sewed them together to make three more album blocks then only needed one more each of the spinning stars & album blocks. If you look closely at the top that is set on point you can spot the three triangle units I had to join. Looking at the pieced tops this evening I think I will make 2" orange & teal borders & a 3 1/2" red or blue border for each top. That will make them a nice size for QOV'S. I'll use the leftover 3 1/2" blocks to insert into the borders to add a little more interest. I had wondered how other quilters were coming up with "twofers" from these mystery quilts & now I see how! I am delighted with the OC results & I don't even notice the "weird & ugly" scraps, in fact I have to search for them, LOL. I doubt I'll get the borders done until next Wednesday at the guild sew-day as our youngest DS & GF arrive Saturday for a week long visit.
The lupins are blooming , everyday when we walk we see more blue blossoms so I must remember to take the camera & capture the sight before it passes for the season. The choke cherry trees too are in bloom & it looks as if we could have a bumper crop, won't the bears be pleased!
Your two quilts look great. Isn't amazing how creative people are being, those who don't want to stick strictly to the brief. Now, what are choke cherries - perhaps you can post a photograph to show me.
ReplyDeleteYour two OCs look great! Isn't this mystery soooo much fun?!
ReplyDeleteWell done Roslyn...its looking terrific..hugs Khris
ReplyDeleteI like both of your OC layouts!
ReplyDeleteYour OC quilts look great! I really need to get going on mine. I've done only 2 steps so far.
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