Hello quilters! It's time for the second CiL quilt drive of the year. I know that the previous drive was a little complex, this one will be easier hopefully.
These two quilts were made by Donna J and dropped off recently and I thought the design would make a perfect CiL block drive. It's a super simple scrap buster, specifically binding scraps if you make yours at 2.5" wide like I do. This block is appropriately called the Potato Chip block, betcha can't make just one!
For a color scheme look for fabrics with a warm, saturated, farm-house kind of vibe similar to the two quilts shown, nothing super bright. And you'll need some low-volume (not bright white) fabrics for the inner ring.
Cut (12) 2.5"x4.5" pieces from your darker fabrics and (6) 2.5"x4.5" pieces from the low volume fabrics.
Start assembling from the inside as shown.
The block should finish at 12.5" square.
In case you haven't ever participated in a CiL block drive before, the idea in a nutshell is that you can make as many or as few blocks as you like. Contact coveredinlovetx@gmail.com for the mailing address and try to have them in the mail by the end of June. This block drive will run for 3 months, from April-June. All the blocks received will be combined into quilts for families who lose loved ones in east Texas hospitals.
Thank you to Donna J for the inspiration, and I can't wait to see the blocks you all make!
Linking to Finished or Not Friday
Both quilts turned out lovely. Hope you get lots of blocks before June.
ReplyDeleteI have seen that block and was thinking of making some so now I have a good reason
ReplyDeleteSuper fun block!
ReplyDeletePerfect timing, Kat! I have been wanting to try these blocks. Thank for giving me a reason to give them a go!
ReplyDeleteThats a fun one!!!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful block, easy and fun!
ReplyDeleteThis block has been very satisfying to sew.
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