Month: March 2012

Blocks and tops … We’re making lots of progress today.

Getting set up in Roberts, WI today.

Don’t you love seeing different versions of a quilt using the same block? It just so happens that Nikki and I are working on similar string quilts right now.

She’s using a 9 inch finished block with black centers.

I’m using an 8 inch finished block and varying the color of my stars.

Brenda reminded us that we had a photo of a blue version that Angie had been working on at a sew-in that was made with 6 inch blocks.

If you’d like to make your own version here’s a link to a brief description of how I’m making my quilt which I’m making based on a vintage quilt I saw on eBay.

Stephanie has been busy making and assembling Quilt as You Go HeartStrings.

This is one of 3 she recently finished. These blocks are great because they not only use up leftover strips and strings but they also use leftover batting scraps. You can find instructions at the link above and you’ll note there are several links for different methods for assembly the blocks — if you want to finish your quilt like hers, Stephanie used Keryn’s method so click that link when you’re done making your blocks.

Some more progress on our current project to inspire you to join in.

From Alycia some RWB blocks

From MaryH this lovely pink/green HeartStrings with yellow centers

And from me, this bright,cheery HeartStrings with black centers

See how much fun we’re having choosing our own colors and combinations? If you’d like to join in, click here to view the details of this ongoing project.

We haven’t forgotten RWB while we play with other color combinations. Nancy and her group recently finished this top.

We’re continuing to work on blocks and tops for our current challenge.

Cathy finished a set of i Spy HeartStrings blocks using Turquoise centers.

And look at this color combination of Bobbi’s

This year’s challenge give us the opportunity to play with all different color combinations and by creating entire sets of blocks, allows us to break out of our typical blue and red centered blocks for a while.

To join in the fun (the project goes through August) click the link above for details.