Friday, December 17, 2010

Clue 5

OMG!
       Just when I thought I had a handle on 60 string blocks.... (actually I have 47 totally done, pressed, de-papered (is that a word?), pressed again, and squared.)  The last 13 blocks need fewer than 3 or 4 strips each, some are down to just a corner or single strip..... but my bobbins were empty when I stopped about 15 minutes ago.... the iron needed water again too, so it just seemed like a good stopping point for the night....
       I decided to check out Bonnie's blog for a peak at step 5.  (now, keep in mind, I haven't started step 4 yet.... but I couldn't resist.....
       Now I know why Bonnie says... NO WHINING!!!!   600  yes, I said 600  HST!!!!  these will finish at 1 1/2".... so I hope I have enough 2" strips.... I may end up having to cut some off of actual yardage in my stash.... I know I have that....
      This is also where I have to decide on my constant fabric choice.   Now Bonnie used a cute red that has a touch of green, pink, in it..   I don't have anything in my reds that looks like it will work....   I've thought about cheddar yellow... but I don't have a piece of that either....   She said that scrappy is ok if we stick with a single color,  like all reds....  I have several pieces of blue reproduction indigos..... but I'm not too keen on the blue with the rest of the colors.... I may just have to go hunting for the perfect piece tomorrow.... I promise to look deeper into the stash before going out to buy something..... I only need about 2 yards. 
   I need to take pics of some of my string blocks.....

3 comments:

  1. I'm feeling your pain. I just squared my last string blocks and while I have my strips for step 4 sewn together and matched with their partner green, I haven't cut them yet. Happy sewing! Looks like we'll be doing lots of it. Lane

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  2. I plan on doing some whining! (not really) I've finished the 60 strip blocks-they took a lot longer than I thought--and haven't started Step 4 yet. When I read 600 HST to be made for step 5, my first thought was to dump the whole project. But I've come too far to stop now--Bonnie's tricked us all! :) We have to keep on going and get the darn thing finished. But now I'm prepared for any more curve balls in the rest of the steps!

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  3. I'm almost through the pile of 600...phew! Look forward to seeing your blocks!

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