More practice blocks
My name is Lara and I am an addict. I am a patchworkaholic. I think it’s official. I’ve been making more, more, more practice blocks from my fabric scraps. A wonky log cabin block:
And another one:
Then my first try at an improvised house block – not wonky enough! The next one of these I do will be much more crooked and asymetrical.
Finally, one of my favourites – a spiderweb block.
I used paper foundation piecing following these instructions to make this block, and I think it took me around four hours to complete. Phew! It certainly used up a fair number of scraps. I love quilts made from this pattern, and surely it would be faster with practice. There are plenty of tutorials with varied ways to construct these blocks on the internet.
I don’t think that there is a cure for this addiction.
I think if you can spend 4 hours on a spider web one, as fantastic as it looks – I think it is pretty safe to say that you are addicted with no cure!
Look at you go! Unstoppable! I have to say, I {heart} your scrap basket…
They look brilliant Lara!
That spiderweb block is beautiful!
There definitely is no cure – I’m pleased to say. I love the wonky log cabin, but I REALLY love the spider web. You go girl!!
That spiderweb is awesome …Can you imagine how long a whole quilt would take?
Wow Lara they all look fantastic – this is going to be a GREAT swap!! You are definately addicted………
awwww!!! They are all so fabulous!! I can’t believe the spiderweb took 4 hours!!! You have way more perserverence than I. I guess if mine were to be half as cute as yours though, I’d probably make it. I’m loving the border fabric on the spiderweb!
Wow Lara! I am seriously impressed
That is fantastic ! I’m glad there is no cure for you when you make blocks like that , thanks .
Will you make a quilt of the practise blocks, or are they just for practise? I do love the spiderweb, but I don’t think I have the patience to do it myself!
Lara, those are AMAZING.
Lara, I’m blown away by that spiderweb block. Can you tell me what fabric that outer one is, with the kids cooking on the gingham background? Is it a michael miller? or Alex Henry?? I’m seriously impressed with your efforts on these blocks.