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Monday, June 11, 2018

Mahvelous Monday!

 I'm using a few half square triangles for my little swap quilt I'm making.
 I have two containers (from lettuce- the best of recycling!)
That I dump, pick what I need, then trim to size. It is super convenient! Do you have hst's waiting to be used in your projects?
 Here's my little project. It isn't quite as dark as the photo shows, but I still kind of wish I used a bolder print.
Spent some time working on these crazy star blocks designed by Cheri. I make the arrows so I keep plenty of fabric to the outside  so it is easier to trim to size. It seems to work good for me.

I hope you got a bit of sewing done this weekend. Make it a great week!
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17 comments:

  1. lizJune 11, 2018 at 4:39 AM

    Where can you get the pattern for Cheryl"s star?

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  2. julieQJune 11, 2018 at 5:41 AM

    So THAT is how to do those stars...now I get it! LOL! Have a marvelous Monday yourself!

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  3. LoriJune 11, 2018 at 6:55 AM

    Testing

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  4. kelleyJune 11, 2018 at 7:03 AM

    love your half square triangle containment system!

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  5. damselJune 11, 2018 at 8:05 AM

    I have no luck with those "tiny" 1/2 sq triangles. They get caught under the needle even while using leaders and enders. UGH!

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    1. LoriJune 13, 2018 at 7:11 AM

      Have you tried using a throat plate with only a small hole and not a horizontal slit? The one with the slit is standard.

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  6. Karen in Breezy PointJune 11, 2018 at 8:11 AM

    I do have a stash of HST's but rarely remember to use them. Your little humble quilt is charming!

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  7. SaraJune 11, 2018 at 8:13 AM

    I like your process for the star block, and your fabric choice. It reminds me of the old Buggy Barn patterns.

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  8. DebbieJune 11, 2018 at 9:57 AM

    I have so many hst units that need to be made into something. Your little quilt is a good idea.

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  9. Wendy Caton ReedJune 11, 2018 at 10:17 AM

    That little quilt is adorable! Can't beat those half square triangles!

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  10. CathyJune 11, 2018 at 3:26 PM

    Your little project looks marvelous!!! Happy Monday!

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  11. Lizzy DJune 11, 2018 at 6:49 PM

    Wonderful little quilt, with some exceptional fabrics used! Are some antiques? I love the spacer fabric, not too dark at all. And...no, no extra triangles here. I sure wish I had a lettuce bin full, tho.

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  12. KarenJune 11, 2018 at 8:53 PM

    I don't usually save triangle units. I put them in a scrap bag of small pieces I do not want to save and pass them on to a church thrift store. I see you make good use of yours.

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  13. SandiJune 12, 2018 at 10:32 AM

    Cute little quilt, love your wonky star!

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  14. Sue McQJune 12, 2018 at 1:00 PM

    The colors are softly vibrant. Blessings.

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  15. Janet O.June 12, 2018 at 9:17 PM

    Love that little quilt you are creating, Lori. Yes, I keep HSTs on hand and love using them to make little quilts.
    That star method looks too complicated for me. :)
    Drove past Quiltworks in Bend Friday, and thought of you. Would liked to have stopped to see the show, but had a very tired 3-year-old in the car, so it didn't seem like a good idea.

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  16. RuthJune 13, 2018 at 5:23 AM

    Yes! I have most of them sorted into size in baggies, but there are a lot that need to be trimmed. There's also a bag of triangles that could be made into HSTs. A project for another day!

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