Thursday, September 22, 2011

Addicted to crumbs

I spent most of my day playing with my crumb blocks. I love the spontenaity and couldn't wait to get back to them after dinner last night. Here's most of the blocks that I have finished (3 didn't fit in the photo).



As fun and free as these blocks are, I admit that some of them are not very appealing. I like to 'plan' the blocks a little bit so that I don't end up with a muddle of prints. I also found that I can't pick up any old triangle and square - there are some proportions that work and some that don't.

This star is a favorite one. The colors work together but it's still scrappy.



This tiny star is also a favorite. I don't think I can go much smaller.



My heart attepts were not great - I will have to try a few more. Here's the best of them.



Overall, lots of fun. Can't wait to put together a few more.

9 comments:

  1. These are awesome crumb blocks! I love the baby star!

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  2. The blue star and the grey flying geese are my favourites here. You have some lovely prints!

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  3. Your blocks are very free and liberated. There are some gorgeous blues and purples in your fabrics that I've been admiring.

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  4. Hey those stars are looking great! You have the nice points that I am looking for. I think your hearts are good too, I especially like the red one on the right in the picture, it is a little lopsided but in an endearing way. It looks like a great collection.

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  5. Love your blocks! Addicting huh?!!! It's going to be a very happy quilt!

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  6. Your blocks are so neat. Fun to see what everyone is doing with them!

    ~Linnea

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  7. The heart was the hardest for me to make as well. But I think your blocks are wonderful. And you are right they are absolutely addicting :0)

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  8. Oh no...it looks like you are addicted. They look great!!

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