I've not had a lot of time to spend in my sewing room this week... and I miss it! I have been helping the college Foundation get ready for their annual fundraising dinner - an event I have always enjoyed helping plan and feel honored to be invited back each year to offer assistance wherever they may need it.
What little time I have had I played with some "bitty baskets"... Here is a link to their blog that explains it all. Quiltmaker's Blog
They suggest making 14-18 blocks. These are itty-bitty pieces, folks! The finished block is only 4"... And I only have three done. I still feel strongly that larger pieces/blocks are so much easier... but I am trying to expand my horizons and improve as a quilter. After all, if you can make a 4" block nice and square, the 12" blocks will be all the better. Right?
Ugh! However, on the bright side - The weather professionals are predicting that there is supposed to be a big storm moving in tonight and through the weekend. Which means that I may have plenty of time to work on getting them done... just in time for the next installment of "bitty blocks" in March.
Stay warm and dry! Happy quilting!
There's something mighty adorable about those little blocks, IMHO. But you're right, the larger blocks are easier to make.
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