scraps #2

Project progressing.  I now have 72 5" nine patch squares.  This number will give me the look I want for my quilt.

I have enough blocks for a quilt that is about 49" x 58", which is okay for a lap or child's quilt.  The next step is to cut white 5" squares to put in between the nine patch blocks, thus making the colored squares "chain"  diagonally across the quilt.  In the end, I might end up making more blocks or adding a border if I decide to make a bigger quilt.

I'm still old school in  math and design. You can see what I mean.  Graph paper is very useful.  The X's on the paper represent the nine patch squares.  White spaces are in between them. There are slick programs to design quilts, but I am working up to them.  I do think that my calculator should start living in my sewing room.  It would be helpful to have it handy.

Here you see some sewing room cuteness.  Note the artfully arranged pin cushions, teddy bear, tin, and the sneaky inclusion of one of my daughter's school pictures. Sewing blogs like to have cuteness.

Actually things are going well in my sewing room.  It is tidier.  I did have to buy the solid white fabric, but otherwise I have plenty to work with.  I am enjoying my sewing room time and I'm getting the hang of putting this blog together.  Now it is time to go out and get some crisp fall air.  Sewing can wait!