I kept getting peeks of all those aboriginal scraps left over from my Libby quilt. They kept calling to me and so I pulled them out this evening after our walk.
In that pile of scraps were pieces left over from cutting the 6.5 inch wide pieces for my Libby quilt. There were also a bunch of pieces that are width of fabric and wide enough to cut at least one 2.5 inch strip.
So I sorted out al the WOF pieces and cut all the 2.5 inch strips from each one that I could.
I was able to get at least one or two strips out of each WOF piece. I ended up with a fun little stack of strips.
These will go into my incredibly well organized scrap bins. Hahaha! I kill me!
As I’ve been reminded of those scraps over and over again over the last few days, it came to me to day that they were screaming to be a Frankenbag! So I looked at the scraps and decided to cut the 6.5 inch scraps into 6.5 inch squares and make a couple of disappearing four patch blocks.
I first chose four fabrics for each b lock.
Then I sewed each four patch and chopped them up, then sewed them all together again.
I squared them up to 11 inches each, then added 2 inch sashing of the black and white background fabric from my Libby quilt.
With the sashing, these blocks measure about 14 inches. I make the panels for my Frankenbags 17 inches square. So it’s not going to take much more piecing to get these up to size.
I was too tired tonight to finish these, plus I got interrupted by a phone call from a friend. So I might finish these up tomorrow night.
In the mean time, here’s a little eye candy of each of those blocks.
And the second one….
And because someone will ask, here’s a link to my Frankenbag tutorial.
I was under the impression that it was going to be sunny today. There was a little sun but it was a bit of a dreary day. We have some lovely weather coming up. The sun is coming back and the temps will warm up.
We’re about half way through our radio fund drive. I’m tired already and It will be nice to have it behind us.
I have some visitors coming this week to stay for a few days. They are furry and one of them is named Ernie! I’m looking forward to some terrier cuddles!
Only just realised I can reply via email!
Loving what you do and being a bc owner and a quilter/sewist love your posts about your border collies too.
Very inspirational thankyou.
Best Wishes
Lesley
Thanks for reading! I have a good number of friends who have border collies and are quilters. It’s kind of a thing!
Thanks for reading and for commenting!
Anne
Oh, little Ernie!!! He’s so adorable, lucky you! The frankenbag will be awesome 😎
I still have one other frankenbag that’s unfinished. Maybe I’ll use this as an opportunity to finish both of them!
Anne
The scraps always are calling. A bit distracting at times. Especially when you’re trying to get another project done or started. I have a list of project to get done, then I will have my way with the scrap stash, LOL. Great idea for Frankenbag.
Last day of 80ish weather here then some rain followed by much cooler weather( highs in the 50s). Enjoy the nice weather while you can! Pet the boys for me.
I actually like a quick diversion while I’m working on a larger project. It keeps things interesting and gives my brain a break .
Anne
Your background makes the blocks sing!Kate
I love that black background. It’s so much more moody than the white would have been!
anne
Can the Frankenbag instructions be printed without the pictures?
I’m not techie so I don’t know how.
Thank you.
Carol
You’d probably have to copy the entire post and paste it into Word. Then remove the photos and print. There’s no option to print without photos from my blog.
Anne
These scraps are gorgeous! I love your fabrics.
they are some pretty fun scraps to work with!
Anne
Those scraps make a sunny day on all their own! I am always on the hunt for a scrap busting tactic that is both fun and easy, and found one in Terry Rowland’s 2022 Scrap Challenge. It would look fantastic with your aboriginal fabrics, and you can do all the sewing as “leaders and enders” while you work on other projects. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UQE5SlOLqg&t=274s
I made around 160 of these blocks a few months out of mostly Kaffe Fassett Collective fabrics. I should have thrown in more Aboriginals. I guess it’s not too late. I’ve never gotten to the design phase with my blocks.
Anne
Given that you need to make 600 (!!!) that is not a surprise! I think I have about 400 done, still toiling away. Mercifully I am very good at generating scraps…
I’m thinking I’ll make a wall hanging instead of a full size quilt. maybe some Curtains for my bedroom!
Anne
LOVE YOUR BLOCKS !! I GOT ALL MY ABORIGINAL FABRICS…….THANK YOU FOR YOU HELP LOCATING………..CAN’T WAIT TO CREATE !!..:)
I hope you love working with those fabrics as much as I do!
Anne
I’m totally inspired to sit down and sew Frankenbags! Have loads of scraps to use and a guild boutique to sell them in. Yippee! Love reading your emails….of course I’m usually exhausted at what all you get done! You’re amazing, and fun…
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You should definitely make at least one Frankenbag. I’m not making nearly as many as I used to but occasionally I get the urge to churn one out! It’s sort of free form sewing for me and a nice thing to do after a more restrictive project.
Anne
Who knew how great the Aboriginal fabric would look in disappearing four patch! I love it!
It’s a great block! And really easy and quick to make.
Anne
Those real skinny strips can be a coiled fabric basket.
I made some baskets I the past and had several people tell me they are really hard on your machine. That made me stop but I may make more in teh future. I still have some rope left over.
Anne
I use cotton clothesline from Walmart and a denim needle and have never had a problem.
that was a lovely adventure made my eyes pop ! ooh! ahh! 💝🌻
Love it!!!
Anne
These fabrics are wonderful! Love the detail and the rich color when they are combined. Enjoying your blog!
thanks for reading. And I agree… these fabrics are pretty amazing. I just love working with them.
Anne
This was great! Inspirational. Your photos and directions are so comprehensible. Many thanks, as always.
(PS: missed the doggies). 🙂
I need to get some photos of my boys! Work has been crazy so they’re doing a lot of napping these days!
Anne
Absolutely beautiful fabric!
I love them too!
Anne
Thank you, Anne.
I appreciate your reply.