The sewing room must have been invaded by gremlins, as several quilt tops seem to be in progress simultaneously.
The one and three-quarter inch strip bins were overflowing, which led to pulling 1930s colors.
Cutting a length of 16 and one half inches, light and dark fabrics were sewn lengthwise
Cut in half and sewn again. Seams pressed in one direction.
Then cut into 4 units.
Initially lights and darks were matched willy nilly. After the mains sections were laid out, specific units were sewn and placed so everything would balance. Special attention was paid to the yellows. They kept shouting louder and taking over. Yellows and oranges can get pretty rowdy you know.
Each unit of 4 squares is pinned in place, not sewn as a 16-patch. It's easier to sew a lengthwise section and assemble the horizontal rows, rather than try to match seams in a sewn block.
Temps here got down to 28 last night and we only had a very light dusting of snow yesterday. The coming weather was announced far enough in advance that I was able to adjust my work hours and stay home for the day. In this area of the country, it's just not smart to drive on snow and ice.
For our neighbors to the west where the temps are really dropping, please be safe and check on your outside critters often.
Until then, keep stitchin'.
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