Wednesday, January 8, 2014

THE PROCESS

The latest craze to pop up on the blogosphere is the economy block. They are fast, fun and a great use of the little novelty prints we have tucked away.  It starts with fabric selection.


This pile was all in that orange basket there behind.  I dug through and started pulling out pieces I thought would work.


Fabrics by Aneela Hoey are just perfect for these blocks. We still have a bit left in the sale area at work. If Gloria doesn't beat me to it, I might get more          : )




Slowly but surely they are taking over my design wall.  I don't think the scraps will fit back in the basket so I guess I'll keep going. 


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47 comments:

  1. CarlaJanuary 8, 2014 at 9:43 PM

    Keep going, it's looking great! These are fun little blocks and will make a quilt full of smiles.

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  2. Clumsy ChordJanuary 8, 2014 at 9:47 PM

    They look fantastic! I'm not joining in on this one, but I'm loving seeing what everyone's making.

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  3. PokeyJanuary 8, 2014 at 9:48 PM

    What fun blocks from your scraps! You are on a roll ~
    :-}pokey

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  4. SusanJanuary 8, 2014 at 10:01 PM

    Yes, keep going- I am enjoying watching these come together on IG! But I will be resisting at this stage. My scraps will have to wait!

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  5. BrandieJanuary 8, 2014 at 10:14 PM

    Those look fun! Isn't it a wonder how fabric fit in a basket then won't fit again even though you've used some of the fabric? Mystery of the universe.

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  6. Julie CefaluJanuary 8, 2014 at 10:32 PM

    I absolutely love your blocks! I've been tempted to join the club, but I'll just have to watch from the sidelines.

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  7. Benta AtSLIKstitchesJanuary 8, 2014 at 11:32 PM

    Looking great !!!!

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  8. KarynJanuary 8, 2014 at 11:36 PM

    You have some treasures amongst your scraps! Lovely so far.

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  9. Celtic ThistleJanuary 9, 2014 at 12:28 AM

    Sounds like a plan Carla :)

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  10. Nat at Made in HomeJanuary 9, 2014 at 12:46 AM

    Great way to use those scraps!

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  11. Diane-creweJanuary 9, 2014 at 12:55 AM

    looking good ...I love the way you CHOSE your fabric by dumping it all on the floor!! lol x

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  12. wendyroomcreationsJanuary 9, 2014 at 1:09 AM

    Absolutely wonderful blocks and a great way to use up scraps but I can't help feeling that the more you use the more the scrap heap grows. At least it seems to in my house. Philippa xx

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  13. *Cornelia*January 9, 2014 at 3:01 AM

    it looks wonderful, love all yout cute prints in there

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  14. HeatherJanuary 9, 2014 at 4:22 AM

    I have been seeing these recently but can't figure out why they are being called economy blocks. They will always be square in a square to me, but maybe it is that extra square. Anyway, yours are surely the cutest I have seen. You must have a great scrap pile!

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  15. CathJanuary 9, 2014 at 4:34 AM

    your blocks are gorgeous!
    Cath @ Bits 'n Bobs

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  16. DeborahJanuary 9, 2014 at 6:07 AM

    These are some of the cutest I've seen. So tempted to join in but I must have some other finishes first!

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  17. sew.darn.quiltJanuary 9, 2014 at 6:38 AM

    Yours is very cute! Why do they call this an economy block, do you know?

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  18. JessicaJanuary 9, 2014 at 6:46 AM

    Very fun! I am going to have to try this.

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  19. JessicaJanuary 9, 2014 at 6:46 AM

    Very fun! I am going to have to try this.

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  20. Needled MomJanuary 9, 2014 at 7:11 AM

    Those look wonderful. How big is the finished block?

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  21. JaneJanuary 9, 2014 at 7:28 AM

    Wonderful beginning! Your center images are delightful!

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  22. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2014 at 7:33 AM

    OMG, my OCD kicked in. Do you feel me folding all those little scraps! Keep going, it is adorable. You have inspired me to start some squares myself.

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  23. LadyquiltsalotJanuary 9, 2014 at 7:47 AM

    amazing how that scrap basket multiplies when you are not looking isn't it?
    Great looking blocks, but I am going to work really hard at resisting starting some.

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  24. quiltmaniaJanuary 9, 2014 at 8:17 AM

    I've never seen your quilt room look so messy! LOL. Looks great Carla!

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  25. LindsayJanuary 9, 2014 at 9:10 AM

    So it isn't just me? I used up some scraps the other week and I can't seem to get them all back in now! It must multiply somehow! I love this use of scraps! It looks awesome!

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  26. Dawn HughesJanuary 9, 2014 at 9:14 AM

    Your blocks look fantastic...how big are the squares in the middle...3 x 3? I just might have to start one like this....great work!

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  27. BillieBee (billiemick)January 9, 2014 at 9:35 AM

    Fun, Fun, Fun!

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  28. Yvonne CampbellJanuary 9, 2014 at 10:03 AM

    These blocks are fun!

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  29. CarolineJanuary 9, 2014 at 12:56 PM

    These are great, this'll be a fun quilt to play I spy with!

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  30. WendyJanuary 9, 2014 at 5:10 PM

    These are great! Reminds me of an I Spy quilt...yours are looking good...if you like this one you should go over to I'm A Ginger Monkeys blog, she is doing this block in 12"...

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  31. AnitaJanuary 9, 2014 at 7:34 PM

    Love your blocks! Aneela has such fun prints.

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  32. Kevin the QuilterJanuary 9, 2014 at 7:56 PM

    What a wonderful dilemma! So many scraps to choose from!

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  33. LynneJanuary 9, 2014 at 8:44 PM

    You have some great prints there! These blocks are so cute, I had to try it. Everything else is on hold now because they are so addicting.

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  34. Bluebell Ridge HandworksJanuary 10, 2014 at 5:02 AM

    Looking fun! Good luck making a dent in your scraps!

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  35. CarlaJanuary 10, 2014 at 7:51 AM

    Blocks are looking really great. Thanks for sharing

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  36. CarlaJanuary 10, 2014 at 7:52 AM

    Looking great. Nice use of stash.
    thanks for sharing

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  37. Rene'January 10, 2014 at 3:09 PM

    I'm drooling over these economy blocks! You have some great fabric prints in there. Keep going!

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  38. DebbieJanuary 10, 2014 at 9:42 PM

    looking SO good!

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  39. dutchcomfortJanuary 11, 2014 at 12:36 AM

    Looking so wonderful.. and tempting!

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  40. Donna quiltsJanuary 11, 2014 at 4:46 AM

    They're adorable! They look like they'd be fun to make.

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  41. Anne / Springleaf StudiosJanuary 11, 2014 at 7:08 PM

    Your blocks are looking really good. It's fun to feature a little fussy cut something in each center.

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  42. OhioLoriJanuary 12, 2014 at 5:45 PM

    Love your blocks!!! Wowie!! Great job!!!

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  43. W-S WanderingsJanuary 13, 2014 at 4:54 AM

    Fast, fun, frugal, and FANTASTIC! (Okay, I can't wrap my head around them being "fast", but I'm no quilter - which is why I'm not commenting on your wonderful giveaway post.) These blocks pack a wonderful, graphic, dose of happy. Could get lost in gazing at such a whimsical quilt. Perfect.

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  44. SherryJanuary 13, 2014 at 1:04 PM

    I have noticed these fun little blocks posted on blogs. I have some fabrics that might work well with this but told myself to start no more new projects. Your blocks are super fun.

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  45. Janine @ Rainbow HareJanuary 13, 2014 at 3:39 PM

    Those blocks are fab! Amazing what potential lies in a heap of scraps in the right hands :)

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  46. Carrie P.January 15, 2014 at 4:08 PM

    perfect block to show off those fun prints.

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  47. FlourishingPalmsJanuary 15, 2014 at 6:55 PM

    Very cool, Carla! I love what you've done. And just from scraps, huh? You've got great scraps! I'm resisting this one, as I always seem to have to do. I'm out of time!

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