If you spend any time on instagram you know that, a while back Red Pepper Quilts posted a tutorial for the Economy Block. Initially I wasn't sold on the block. It's great for fussy cutting and "I don't really have a lot of novelty fabrics" is what I thought.
Then I was organizing my fabrics I realized that I have a ton of novelty fabrics and they are all one theme. Surprise surprise. Nautical!
So this project became a leader/ender project that I've been working on for many months.
These are fun little blocks, but you do need a LOT of them to wind up with a quilt of any size. I kept thinking I had plenty only to find my quilt was more the size of a doormat.
Ultimately, I think this will make a great I-Spy quilt for a kid. It would also be great for baby tummy time!
I also backed this one in flannel for a little extra warmth and snuggle factor.
Quilt stats:
Size: 40"x50"
Pattern: Economy Block
Fabrics: Mix of scraps and stash
Quilted by: Myself
Finished: 1/20/15
4 comments:
This turned out just wonderful! I love it.
Some how I missed this tutorial from Rita but I have it know! I love your version and will dig around and make some. Thank you for helping me see it it in your light!
Great colours. I love nautical colours and themes. Lucky for me they were this summers colours and fashions in Australia! I love economy blocks too. I made a quilt using them toe years ago. Always ahead of the trend!
think this quilt is just Wonderful!
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