I've lost my Tula Pink City Blocks challenge partner but for an absolutely proper reason (anyone else want to join me?). And I also came up with a new method for making these blocks a lot easier for ME to complete. The longest and most tedious part of this quilt is all of the cutting of those teeny tiny pieces. Seriously, there are a large percentage measuring 1"! In January, I cut all of the blocks and then pieced all of the blocks in a two day period. I didn't want to work on anything else because I feared losing one (or more) pieces. When I originally started working on this project in the summer my plan was a block per day. But it was a lot of work and mess to pull out my fabrics, cut and piece for one block.
And then the light bulb came on! I would cut all of the blocks and package them in little baggies. Then whenever the urge struck I could grab my book and baggies and get sewing. So instead of making much progress on piecing this month, I have been cutting away. Once they are cut, I might go back to a block per day. Or perhaps one marathon session per month. Or inspirations might really strike and see me piecing them all in a week long caffeine fuelled frenzy LOL.
I keep being amazed at the patience it requires to do all these blocks... Looks like you found a good way to get organized, though. No more wasting time when you are ready to sew.
ReplyDeleteGood luck.
ReplyDeleteI like your strategy! I'm on block #36 and have stalled a bit. Stephanie at quarter incher did make 67 in one week so I have hope I can blitz a few too!
ReplyDeleteSometimes it just takes a new way of looking at a challenge to make it more do-able! Way to go, Leigh Anne!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great strategy! And you'll really be able to see your progress as the pile of bags shrinks down!
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing! What a great solution. Cutting out all of those little pieces was so not for me.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree that it is easier to cut a bunch of the blocks at the same time and then sewing a few at a time. Ziplocs are a great way to stay organized. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteThat is impressive...cutting out all those blocks! I have 89 more to go!
ReplyDeleteI was doing ten to fifteen at a time but lost momentum. I may have to try cutting the rest out too! Good luck getting through them all!
ReplyDeleteThat is a great idea. I rarely make blocks smaller than 10 inches, and I prefer even bigger, so I know I would have a tough time with all of those little pieces as well!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing this at Needle and Thread Thursday!
:) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation