These are my first 2010 blocks for the Common Threads quilt bee. These blocks are for Jacquie. They are 6.5 inches square. I am excited to see the finished quilt, because her idea is cool.
This is the first time I’ve made cross blocks, even though they’ve been everywhere in blogland. They were pretty simple to make, but a little tricky for me because I am not the best at working with very small pieces. I normally press all seams open, but it didn’t seem appropriate for these blocks. I ended up pressing them in whichever direction worked best, so they seem kind of a mess. But they lay flat… I guess that’s all that matters. I had fun with this little project – Thanks Jacquie!
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Very nice! I’ve never made “cross” blocks either.. and I’m not great a working with tiny pieces – welcome to the club
I’ve read on Oh Fransson!’s that pressing seams OPEN gives more accurate blocks, while you lose a bit by pressing seams to one side. I think it just depends on what kind of block it is.
At any rate – Jacquie is going to love these!
i adore these blocks…the shape of the striped one, the little tish of black, the simplicity. i know they are simple, but those little touches will make this quilt special and interesting. i’ve been making a bunch myself and it’s amazing how many little subtle ways you can change a cross and it still be a cross.
thanks again! i can’t wait till they all arrive.