Tuesday, February 18, 2014

value zig zag

Hello, happy Tuesday to you all!

I started a new scrappy quilt over the weekend. I've wanted to give Katie's value quilt a try for such a long time. Really, every time I make a list of quilts I'd like to make her value zig zag is among the first ones I write down.


I'm using 5" squares to make these blocks and I love how easy and effortless they are. And then it's time to trim and there's absolutely nothing easy and effortless about that :(  Trimming the blocks is such a tedious task, but the result is a perfectly square quilt so I make myself do it.


I've been trimming my blocks while watching TV, going pretty slow, giving my fingers and wrists plenty of breaks.
 

So far I have about 150 blocks all sewn and trimmed - I'm about half way there as I'd like this quilt to finish at 72" x 72", my favorite size right now. It's perfect for my little peeps' snuggling.

I'm curious, do you have a "bucket" list of quilts you'd like to make? Do tell.

Svetlana

Linking up to Lee's WIP Wednesday .

24 comments:

  1. I am really liking this quilt. Yes, trimming the HST is NOT fun, but sure makes matching intersections nice.

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  2. I trim too as I went them all exactly the same size! Yes I keep a list, mostly in my head....

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  3. It is looking wonderful, great colors!

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  4. So pretty. My sizzix hst die means no trimming needed = bliss!! My complete pinterest board is my bucket list!! jxo

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  5. I want to make a red and beige quilt some day...

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  6. This looks great so far! Good for you for trimming all those HSTs. (I hardly have the patience!) The most recent addition to my quilting bucket list is a Rocky Mountain Puzzle quilt. Erica at Kitchen Table Quilting has been showing pictures of hers, and I've become obsessed! One of these days.... -(charlottesgraceforacure@gmail.com)

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  7. It looks like you're off to a good start! I too have a list - more of a spreadsheet actually.

    It has four parts:
    1. In progress
    2. Fabric+Idea+Pattern (basically I have everything but need to start it)
    3. Fabric+Idea (I make all my patterns, so that's what I need to do to get this one moved up)
    4. Idea+some fabric

    And then there's the vague list of "oh that might be fun/nice/exciting to do" which is really
    5. Idea Only

    Good luck with your list!.

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  8. Krasne, Svetlanko! Tak si myslim, ze to budu muset take vyzkouset! :) Opravdu super! J.

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  9. What a great quilt! And it would be a perfect project to use up leftover charm squares to make. What is the finished size of the hst squares?

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  10. I have a loose list in my head: swoon, red and white, churn dash, a triangle quilt, flea market fancy.
    I'm sure there's more, I really should write them down

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  11. My bucket list is a mile long! Where to start .... Although I love this scrappy quilt, I can't wait to see it finished.

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  12. Bucket list - mine is more like a swimming pool full - maybe that is why I struggle to get things finished. I have too many ideas to start with! Gorgeous fabrics in your zig-zag!

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  13. This is going to be a fantastic quilt. You did a lot of work over the weekend!

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  14. Looks beautiful with great colours and Fabrics!

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  15. It's SO worth the trimming! This is beautiful, S!
    Bucket list...there's one MASSIVE project on that list and it scares me...a DWR. Some day, my friend. Some day.

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  16. Lovely fabrics - will be fun to see your finished design :)

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  17. So pretty! My list consists of patterns of my own I've been too lazy to get round to or to finish lol I really do want to get my Tula Pink ones done this year, but then I said that last year. And the year before *ahem*

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  18. Gorgeous quilt!! I've been working on a 1-inch hexie quilt in the evenings, and just cut the templates for a Single Girl. Thanks for sharing!

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  19. Looks fab already! I have a bucket list, but I've never actually written it down. Maybe I should.

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  20. Looks great! Love your colors!!

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  21. What a great start!! I love your fabric matches :)

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  22. Lovely!
    My bucket list includes fabric buckets, unsurprisingly! Oh and practically every quilt and cushion I see!

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  23. Really fun, I love the value play.

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