I began to assemble the blocks for the string spider web project. This is where it began with large triangle sections with a center kite shape piece--the black and white print, and strings on the sides. It is hard to get the full picture of how it will come together from this, so hang on. 
I elected to go easy on myself and ordered pre-cut foundation papers from Missouri Star. A big life saver for me. The sections are large....13'' on the long side. Four of the triangle units are joined to create the center "star" and the web appears as the blocks are joined.
What a difference on the design wall to see things come together! So far I have 5 blocks on the wall. And the webs are beginning to appear. One thing I am seeing are the ends....tiny points are going to disappear when I sew the blocks together. So that's a tip....don't go too small on the ends of the string section.
I am going for 12 at this point, but I think 15 will be the end. With borders it would be a twin size and probably very heavy with all those seams.
For some variety, I am quilting a little each day on the log cabin floral quilt. The center sections are done in swirls and I am adding feathers and loops in the border. I thought I would use a green thread for the border.....but it matched so well I couldn't see where I was stitching. A switch to a medium gray was a sight saver on this one. All was going well until.....I ran out of bobbin. That means a good cleaning is due as well.
So I will be tearing papers and cleaning Hot Legs for my weekend workings.
Happy stitching.
13 comments:
The Spider Webs are looking good! Great tip about too small of strings on the ends. Enjoy the tearing and cleaning. ~Jeanne
Spiderwebs are fun, but there are a lot of seams. Besides making it heavy, for those of us that quilt on a domestic, it makes quilting more difficult also.
I have 4 spiderweb blocks in my UFO pile. Hopefully I will get back to them. Love your white and black print stars.
It really does make a difference to see them all together on the design wall! Smart move to use a gray thread that you can see, but that also blends well. I just quilted some navy blue borders and chose a medium blue so I could see it. Navy thread was absolutely invisible :)
I love those spider web blocks. They'll make a great winter quilt.
Love your progress on the spider webs. This morning when I got up I said "I need some stitching therapy" as I just got home from a week at my daughter's assisting with the new baby grandson and am itching to go. And then your post pops up! Keep going!
Great looking blocks. What a great scrapbuster.
I have spider webs on my walls, but they aren't as pretty and colorful--and one good swipe with a broom and they will be gone. LOL
This is looking so good! You are the master at using up the scraps in beautiful ways!
Good idea to use the grey thread for quilting. Matching too well gets more challenging the older my eyes get.
You are making great progress on your projects. I did not realize precut foundation papers were available.
Things are looking good in your sewing room. This is a good time to stay inside & sew. Hot, humid, rainy days are best for sewing. I need to dust off my sewing machine & start another project.
Seeing a lot of strings in log world right now—really like the kaleidoscope-look of yours!
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Your Spider Web blocks are looking great! Good on you for deciding to buy the foundation papers,
it's dealing with the paper that's putting me off making a quilt using this block.
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