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Saturday, November 15, 2014

Scrap Saturday 11.15.14

This week I worked on a few Fortune Teller blocks for the Rainbow Scrap Challenge (RSC14).

 
The string blocks are 5" (4.5" finished).  When assembled in a 9-patch block, it measures 13.5" (13" finished.)
 
I'm not sure if that is the exact size used in Sunday Morning Quilts by Amanda Jean of Crazy Mom Quilts blog, but it's the size of my Accuquilt die.  I like to cut my phone book pages with the die.  After I sew the strings to the foundation I put it back in the die (usually only 2 at a time) and use the die to trim them.  It makes for a nice, square block!
 
I also found a short little mystery QA that should finish before the Bonnie Hunter mystery starts.  You can learn more about the mini fun at Humble Quilts Blog.  It's called Cascadia. 


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 I'm linking up with Angela at ScrapHappy blog. for the Rainbow Scrap Challenge, 2014.
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12 comments:

  1. Nell's QuiltsNovember 15, 2014 at 5:08 AM

    Hmm. Fortune teller. Looks like a great way to move some scraps.

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  2. MarlyNovember 15, 2014 at 5:23 AM

    This looks like a great way of getting rid of all the skinny strips. A fortunate pattern, indeed.

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  3. Deb ANovember 15, 2014 at 5:41 AM

    I've never heard of that block before. Looks like a great way to use up tiny bits.

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  4. scraphappyNovember 15, 2014 at 6:34 AM

    Beautiful blues. Looks like you'll have lots of new projects to keep you busy.

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  5. QuiltdivajulieNovember 15, 2014 at 6:38 AM

    Love the Fortune Teller blocks . . . that one is going in my idea file!!

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  6. Katie Z.November 15, 2014 at 8:03 AM

    Your blocks are quite nice.

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  7. Teresa in Music CityNovember 15, 2014 at 8:21 AM

    Loving your blues!!!

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  8. KateNovember 15, 2014 at 9:55 AM

    Very pretty blocks! I really like your vibrant blues.

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  9. Mystic QuilterNovember 15, 2014 at 2:34 PM

    Lovely mix of blue blocks - what size are they?

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    1. Kathy S.November 19, 2014 at 5:43 AM

      Sorry it took so long to get back to you. The string blocks are 5" (4.5" finished). When assembled in a 9-patch block, it measures 13.5" (13" finished.)



      I'm not sure if that is the exact size used in Sunday Morning Quilts by Amanda Jean of Crazy Mom Quilts blog, but it's the size of my Accuquilt die. I like to cut my phone book pages with the die. After I sew the strings to the foundation I put it back in the die (usually only 2 at a time) and use the die to trim them. It makes for a nice, square block!

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  10. DashaNovember 15, 2014 at 3:22 PM

    I have not heard of that block before. Looks a great stash buster.

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  11. CathyNovember 17, 2014 at 3:08 PM

    Like everyone else I've never heard of Fortune Teller either but it sure looks like a great use for scraps.

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