Sunday, June 23, 2013

Paper Pieced Strips and Sewing Plans...

Right now, the project I am starting is a Strip Quilt which my Craftsy class with Pepper Cory calls the Phone Book Quilt. But I don't want to use phone book paper and I wanted 12x12 inch blocks, so I cut them from tracing paper with a matte finish, which is very light and removable when the time comes. So far I have several blocks - it is addicting and fun to strip paper piece them. I have the fabric already - my quilting stash isn't huge, but it will make several quilts I am sure! So, this one will be 6' by 5' when done and a bit more for the binding. Half dark and half light blocks diagonally.  I may have to cut more strips but that's O.K. I have the materials to do that. I am taking my time.

In the meantime, I may just cut out this McCall's pattern. I have admired it for a long time, and finally bought it - it dates from the late 90s I think, but they still have it for sale in the stores. I can see why as it is very basic. I love that the neckline is not encumbered with a collar, and that it could be adapted to either a top or a jacket. No law against making longer sleeves either. Might even try that pants pattern.  I have fabric for the top as a top, not a jacket, and I do not have fabric for matching pants, although I could of course buy some. Time will be the constraint here, as I really like working on the quilts better now. Plans, though, we must have plans. Always better to have lots in mind to do than nothing at all to occupy our minds. Happy Sewing!

6 comments:

glorm said...

That is a great pattern with a lot of potential. You can make a mini-wardrobe from it.

Having fun making quilts is important. It's nice to be able to take your time and not have a deadline, isn't it?

catspec said...

Thanks glorm! Yes, working on ones own timeline is restful. :)

Quiltingwolf said...

I love this pattern also. If I were sewing clothes I would so sew this. Like the quilt to Mufffet.

Laurie

catspec said...

Thanks Laurie! I haven't gotten around to sewing it yet and you just never know! ;) We'll see...

The Slapdash Sewist said...

Time is always the constraint, isn't it? I like the strip quilt! Looking forward to seeing it.

Unknown said...

I like that pattern too, same reason of no collar! Quilting you are so right no hurry and best - it doesn't have to FIT any person :-)