My sewing room is a small space…less than 10’ square…so I have to be very creative in getting the most use out of it. Mr. Sunshine is always trying to explain to me how I can not get one more piece of furniture in there…and then I amaze him by finding a way to do it anyway.
I’m doing great on storage ideas but my biggest problem has been table space. Then the other day I read this post over at Bloom and she led me to this post at La Vie en Rosie and a giant AHA! moment hit me.
Early the next morning I was out shopping for foam core boards and inexpensive batting and before noon my quilt boards were all assembled.
And now…look what I can do!
And I love being able to carry them right to my sewing machine. I can sew away without having to keep jumping up to get block pieces from the design wall. Wonderful!
I am now using them to finish the last row on my “The Road Less Traveled” quilt.
But the first thing I used them for was to finish my Nine Patch Challenge blocks
A beautiful pile of yellow and blue (with a touch of green).
And I finally have a plan for how to put them all together.
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18 comments:
Holy cow, you make me want to start just about every project I see on your blog! Stop it!!!
My room makes your look huge. This is a wonderful Idea. I think I copy is in order. Thanks for the tip.
Interesting idea and beautiful blocks. XOXO
I love your boards... now I just need some blocks as gorgeous as yours are!
I'm glad you like the boards and that they're working for you so well. I loved the idea when I first heard it from a friend, and any really good idea needs to be shared.
Now go sew!
I saw those boards and they do, indeed, look like big aha moments! And I love how you plan quilts the same way that I do!
Oh, tha tis awesome....and I do love the blocks.
I saw your idea not too long ago.......the blocks look great..........
Great solution! Love your blocks and you really have a fantastic design going for your 9-patches.
I just love AHA moments--they make life so much more exciting--thanks for sharing yours!! I have one of those boards made--hadn't thought about making more for the other blocks--thanks!!!
Hugs, Di
PS I also love the blocks you are doing!!!
I'm feeling a trip to the office supply store coming on. . .
Thanks so much for sharing - and your blocks look great, too!
Regards, Sue
Great idea. I can't wait to see the blue and yellow one done.
Great looking blocks and clever idea with the foam board and batting.
I have been using foam core boards covered in batting for my little quilts for a long time. I can usually get the whole quilt on one board. Often I will prop the board up In another room, so I can have a fresh look at the work in progress when I enter that room.
I always love it when I can steal an idea and make it work for me. Great aha moment!
Wow, your blocks are just gorgeous!! I like the boards...fun!!
Your blocks are lovely. It is funny how we can make a small space do for us.
That is a wonderful idea...I will have to try this out. I love your blocks!
Micki
How great are these boards? Such a simple idea, but they just work don't they?! Your blocks are wonderful. And you can stack them up to save space. Happy days!
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