Wednesday, 4 November 2015

My DIY Block Design by Mr. 8!

Hi! I want to tell you about the quilt block that I designed. I wanted to make a mini quilt for my big brother. I know that he likes triangles so first I drew the quilt design in my book.

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Then I chose the fabrics from my Mum's scraps box. She didn't have many greens, but there was just enough! I cut squares of the fabric and ironed it onto some 'Heat and Bond' paper so that it stuck.

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Then I drew triangles on the back of the paper and cut them out.

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I arranged the triangles onto a white piece of fabric, and then we took the paper off the back of the triangles and ironed them so they stuck to the white fabric.

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We then basted the quilt and I am now busy quilting it. I hope to have it finished soon so I can surprise my brother! But I did make some mini-mini quilts too with the left-over triangles so I can show you those. I am really excited that I have swapped these with other quilters.

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I am linking up with 'My DIY Block Design' at Blossom Heart Quilts


10 comments:

  1. I love the binding you chose too! Very nice project! I also read the previous post and found it very inspiring! Thank you for a good start to the day!

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  2. The mini quilts are great, and a great way to use up your scraps from the project. I hope your brother enjoys his gift. :)

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  3. It looks really cool - just like you envisioned in your design!

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  4. Mr 8 will soon be at quilt market presenting his rockstar quilt designs. Love it.
    Great binding colour choice on the minis.

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  5. What a well thought out gift Deborah, you must be thrilled with how it is turning out.

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  6. Ah, I love this so much!! Well done, Mr 8!!

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  7. What a great team effort! Fabulous work!

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  8. Those are fantastic, Mr 8! Brilliant design and nice quilting. Great work :)

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  9. What a great design! It's so lovely that you're making a quilt for your brother. Your mini-mini quilts are wonderful too!

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  10. Looks great! love the little minis too!

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