Whenever I just feel like sewing and don't know what, I make selvage blocks. I don't worry much about what they're going to become. I'm just making them and I'll see what they turn into down the road!
Now you can see why my selvage bin is organized the way it is. These blocks are foundation pieced on muslin. I mark a 45° line on the
corner and use it as a guide for topstitching the selvages. I keep a
bunch of foundations prepped for whenever I feel like stitching up a
block.
Lately, I've been thinking about cutting these 8 inch squares down to 4 inch and putting them together into something... but what?!
I'm linking up today with Quilty Habit & Quilts of a Feather. I love the pace of this quilt along. The way the tutorials are spaced out, you have a chance to make something. Unless you haven't been saving selvages... then you're in trouble!
J
Love your blocks...isn't this a FUN SELVAGEALONG!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love that you're making blocks as you go without a specific project in mind. The teal look fab all together and I love the rainbow blocks too, yummy selvedges! - Chris :D
ReplyDeleteVery yummy Jenn! Those aqua blocks are just gorgeous. I am working on making selvedge fabric today. Not sure of a project yet.
ReplyDeleteI haven't been saving selv-edges, so I am definitely in trouble. So my check in today is the slow growth of my meager stash. Gotta start somewhere, right? I do like that you make these blocks along the way waiting for inspiration to strike. I look forward to seeing what they become. :)
ReplyDeleteI saved my first selvedge yesterday and couldn't help but think of your stash of them! Lol. I love these blocks, so colorful and rainbow-y. Great idea using a muslin base, I was wondering how you pieced all those strips together just right. :)
ReplyDeleteHaha! That was our goal - to lead a sew a long that wasn't rushed or involved a lot of commitments. Just fun. :) These are awesome blocks! Great work!
ReplyDeleteHoly crap, I knew there was a lot of teal in there but there is A LOT of teal in there. And to think I have maybe half a dozen pieces. But I do love those selvages.
ReplyDeleteahmm I might be in that last camp - have none saved - only a teeny tiny bit jealous now and wondering why on Earth I threw them away?
ReplyDeleteThe blocks keep multiplying. And yes that is a lot of teal, but they look great. Keep sewing until inspiration hits.
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous! Thanks for linking up with the Selvage Along!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea for selvages! They really are beautiful Jenn! It makes me wish I had some to work with...but I'll leave it up to the experts!
ReplyDeleteYour blocks are so yummy! Love!
ReplyDeleteI love the colourwash effects you are achieving here.
ReplyDeleteI keep my selvedge projects small - bags, pouches, etc. If you cut your teal blocks down to 4 inches, you could make coasters!