Monday mystery solo robin

March 30, 2020

I feel I can’t keep you waiting, so let’s draw some instructions and get going. Technique first, and this week’s technique is…..

Sew cut sew

Next our border size….

add 6″ to two opposite sides of your quilt

Hmm, that gives us some scope doesn’t it. When I see sew cut sew, I think of things like the disappearing nine patch and checkerboard. Making a strip set for piano keys would be seen then cut then sewn again too. Remember that all technicalities count. Maybe just a bit of your border is cut sewn and cut. Maybe your 6″ is going to look like 2 3 even 6 separate borders. These instructions are a jumping off point intended to be stretched and to encourage play and design.

For those of you just joining us you are not too late. Make yourself a starting block with straight sides and I  recommend at least 9″. The block does not need to be square. Once you have a block move on to this border or indeed next week’s. This is not a sprint, I expect we will have plenty of borders to play with.

As I said I have decided to play along but I was also keen to finish those geese. Late last night I managed it, and today I now need to work on my starting block. I can say it is a foundation pieced block and my quilt will used a fat quarter bundle plus black. You are all shocked and stunned that I am working with black right

Have fun, do feel you can ask questions and share ideas in the comments. I can’t wait to see what we can create.