Saturday, August 17, 2019

A Few Blocks at a Time

Awhile back I started making these low volume Bright Hopes blocks, inspired by Cathy at Sane, Crazy, Crumby Quilting, and using this tutorial from Red Pepper Quilts.

Here's how they looked the last time I had them on my design wall.  I wish I could get a brighter photo of them - this is what my camera produces!


They're so easy to make - for a 6.5 inch block you need a center 2.5 inch square and 4 rectangles that measure 2.5 x 4.5.

I'm using all low volume fabrics on a white background with pops of pink and turquoise here and there.

I've got a stack of pieces cut so that I can make a few blocks whenever I feel like it!


I've made about 40 blocks - I think I will shoot for 80, to make a lap quilt about 48 x 60.  I'll just keeping making a few blocks at a time!

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15 comments:

  1. The Joyful QuilterAugust 18, 2019 at 6:51 AM

    These blocks are going to make a quilt that is SEW sweet!! Keep up the good work, Diann. Bits at a time and then BOOM! Suddenly, there are enough blocks for a quilt. :o))

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  2. Karen - Quilts...etc.August 18, 2019 at 6:53 AM

    I have done low volume for backgrounds but not for a whole quilt - interesting idea! I might need to try that one day. Looks like you have a "treasure chest" to store your pieces in as I do some of mine! It is staying home though and I am putting that project in a plastic bag for the trip :)

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  3. Vicki in MNAugust 18, 2019 at 7:03 AM

    That is a great little block. I should start something like that, the trick is I need to start cutting to have them sitting by the machine like you are doing.

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  4. Michele McLaughlinAugust 18, 2019 at 7:12 AM

    What a great block and a great use of scraps. I think I have to make one of these! Thanks for the inspiration Diann!

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  5. chrisknitsAugust 18, 2019 at 7:24 AM

    I love these blocks! So calm and serene, it will make a great quilt.

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  6. Libby in TNAugust 18, 2019 at 7:46 AM

    Every time I see your sweet blocks I think I need to make some, too.

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  7. JayneAugust 18, 2019 at 7:58 AM

    Its so hard getting pictures of quilts period...but when they light and have soft colors it's even harder! I love the block and feel like I need to revisit a partial seam block of mine!

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  8. piecefulwendyAugust 18, 2019 at 10:48 AM

    Well, this will be a fun quilt to work on! I love that little square in your stack that has the little birds on it. Of course, birds are right up there with squirrels for me ;-) Good idea having the pieces cut and ready for when you have a minute or two to whip up a block!

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  9. grammajudybAugust 18, 2019 at 10:54 AM

    I keep saying that I am going to do some Bright Hopes blocks. I have several "in the works" blocks going now. But, by golly, when I am done commenting here, I am going to my block notebook and add this idea! Thanks for the reminder and the link to the tutorial.

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  10. Sylvia@TreadlestitchesAugust 18, 2019 at 1:39 PM

    Nice blocks! Great idea to have pieces cut and ready to go. I love the box they're in, too!

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  11. Cynthia Brunz DesignsAugust 18, 2019 at 2:17 PM

    Lovely! I am making these blocks too and have so much fun sewing them up. Thanks for linking up with Oh Scrap!

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  12. Linda @ kokaquiltsAugust 18, 2019 at 5:56 PM

    Loving these blocks, so pretty in this soft palette!

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  13. Barb NAugust 18, 2019 at 9:03 PM

    I like your style - a block here and there. Whenever the mood strikes! Your quilt will be super!

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  14. Alycia~QuiltygirlAugust 19, 2019 at 7:48 AM

    That is a cool block - love the low volume fabrics!

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  15. KateAugust 22, 2019 at 5:37 AM

    Love the low contrast with the pops of color It's going to be a very soft and comforting color palette.

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