I made photocopies of some tiny blocks that were in one of the Kaffe Fassett books. I think it was in Glorious Color. I have had that pile of them laying on a shelf for a long time and tonight I didn't have the energy to start anything else so I sewed one. I pulled out my batik scraps that I consider too small to sew together and there were a few in there big enough to piece this one block. I don't see too many of these blocks in my future. Of course I could allow myself to use some of my larger scraps instead of hunting through those little bitty pieces of fabric.
Last night the security light came on while I was standing by the window so I looked out to see who had tripped it. I couldn't believe my eyes. There was a huge raccoon. He walked over to where I had dug the hosta the other day and started digging. That angered me so I cranked open a window and slammed it shut and scared him off. It is bad enough the squirrels want to dig out there. I certainly don't need a raccoon digging too.
A new reader to my blog yesterday asked if I am ever surrounded by all of my fabric and don't know what to start or finish. Yes, that happens to me too when I am tired or when the studio is too clean. Otherwise with my piles of inspiration laying around I just pick up something that is in progress and as I work I start dreaming of the new projects I want to make.
23 comments:
love the tiny block! I have started one sort of like this, and wonder just how long it will take me...
I love your sense of color, and admire your enthusiasm to have lot so projects going at once...
Wow! Those are really small. I don't think I could see a lot of them in my future either but a great way to use up the last little bit of your fabric.
I love it! Teeny tiny blocks are fun -- although they can be a lot of work!
This seems to be the first spring in a few years we don't have a raccoon out on the roof garden. Last year they dug up a lot of the lawn which drove the gardener crazy!
That sure is one cute little block! Happy sewing!
Oh my gosh - so cute! But tedious - I don't think I have the patience for that!
Nature stamps at their best with your rubber stamping in gold on your Cherrywood fabric, the pieces are even more elegant when you do it yourself.
And today's post of that darling colorful little block, is BIG in presentation. I've commented several times in the past about the tiny scraps you save and make them into treasures.
J~MT
That looks like a project I would do! LOL!
Hello Wanda, just been catching up on what you have been doing while I have been away. You have been busy and the photos are very beautiful. The courtyard at Christ Church, Jerusalem is full of Amaryllis. They plant them in groups in big pots. They look stunning! They made me think of you, and Lucy at Attic24. Have a peek, I think they will make you smile.
My Scottish blood likes the idea of using up little pieces, but my blocks would never be so precise as yours! I'd have to make the wonky versions on purpose, lest they look like that anyway!
Good job!
I can surround myself in fabric with a single projec. But to me it is a comfort. A sign I am doing fun stuff.
just be thankful you don't have raccoons wandering into your kitchen (through the supposedly raccoon-proof cat-door)... I like your newest little project -- I'm a big fan of small blocks!
Whoa....those are tiny! I think my fingers are too big to work that small. As usual, it's a gorgeous block!
I like those miniature blocks, as long as I'm doing them with paper or foundatioin pieceing.
I give you permission to use bigger pieces; however, like you, I liked to use up those tiny scraps. I find it hard to throw anything away.
For me, having my room neat with everything in its place (a rare occurrence) makes it easier for me to work.
wow, so tiny...maybe it could be the center of another block!
I think we all have days when we don't quite know what we want to work on, we just want to sew. That's when I string-piece. Nice, brainless activity...lol
Sounds like the June bugs must be hiding under your hostas. Good luck with those buggers.
I cant imagine a racoon! It made me laugh to think of him being so startled by the window slam!
That really IS a tiny block. I can't imagine putting in the work required to make ENOUGH of them for a quilt or hanging.
Enjoy your hostas while you can! :)
Way to bust those scraps! Lots of folks seem to be getting interested in miniatures again, me included.
I bet those tiny blocks will add up to something quite amazing!
Hmmm...I could tell you some racoon stories, too!
Hey Wanda, Love the mini log-cabin blocks. I hate to do them but they make stunning wall quilts. I did one like that years and years ago using 1/4" graph paper for my foundation and stitched on the graph lines. Sure must have been a pain picking off the paper. I might have left it. Who remembers? I wished I liked it now, I'd do more.
Gorgeous block! And teeny tiny is right! That middle square looks to be one-quarter inch when done!
I don't have Kaffe's book; how many of these did he use in his quilt? Hundreds?
Vicky F
Wow! That sure is a tiny block! You must have lots of patience. I can't wait to see more of them -- your work is beautiful.
Once the pieces get too small, the hobby threatens to turn into the compulsive disorder.
Having said that, you certainly did a beautiful job with it....
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