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Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Easy Breezy, the Arrangement

 I've arranged the blocks for my easy breezy quilt. There is sashing going in between the blocks but this just gives you an idea of what the plan is.

It seems like all year I've been sewing on projects that have to be made, quilts for the grandchildren, charity quilts, challenge quilt, a quilt for our daughter and of course, masks. I've finally got all the obligations taken care of and now I can sew what I want to.

One of the challenges I had set for myself this year was to reduce the amount of strips in the 2" box. The fabric strips for these blocks have come from the box but I can't tell I've even made a dent in the accumulation of strips! Of course there is an autumn easy breezy quilt started but that project is on hold for now. Blues comes first on my list.

Linking to To Do Tuesday, Midweek Makers, Clever Chameleon, Wednesday Wait Loss, Needle & Thread Thursday

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21 comments:

  1. Created by KathiAugust 25, 2020 at 2:39 AM

    I just love the blues... yellows and neutrals I see floating through this quilt layout. I hope you are enjoying this... it looks like lots of fun making use of your 2" scraps and strips :) Thanks for sharing this! Kathi

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  2. Ray and JeanneAugust 25, 2020 at 8:19 AM

    I love this! The yellows really add to the quilt. Isn't it amazing that you can make a whole quilt or more and not see a dent in this scraps?! I'm still making masks but I've been able to get in a little fun sewing every so often. ~Jeanne

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  3. Karen - Quilts...etc.August 25, 2020 at 8:20 AM

    a lot of blocks to sew together - this a going to be one wonderful quilt

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  4. Cheree @ The Morning Latte August 25, 2020 at 8:43 AM

    I love the lighter yellow and blue diagonals showing in the opposite direction. I wouldn't have thought to put a "secondary pattern" in this. Currently working on a quilt (garlic knots) that is all 2" strips--kinda wish I had a 2" strip stash! Good for you for working through it!

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    1. Gretchen WeaverAugust 25, 2020 at 6:27 PM

      Garlic knots is a pretty design. I don't have to worry about running out of 2 strips anytime soon. Thanks for commenting.

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  5. LIttle Penguin QuiltsAugust 25, 2020 at 9:18 AM

    Your Easy Breezy blocks are going to make a lovely quilt in shades of blues and yellows! Howxmany dud you make for this one?

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    1. Gretchen WeaverAugust 25, 2020 at 6:26 PM

      I got carried away piecing the blocks. I pieced 165 but only needed 143. This way I was able to switch blocks in aand out.

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  6. grammajudybAugust 25, 2020 at 9:36 AM

    This is goin to be pretty. I have maybe enough Easy Breezy blocks for 2 placemats! I should have made the bigger size! I’ll keep an eye out to see this one done!

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    1. Gretchen WeaverAugust 25, 2020 at 6:28 PM

      You must have made the small size! I can live with 6" finished blocks. I got started sewing these blocks and just couldn't stop.

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  7. sandi sAugust 25, 2020 at 10:18 AM

    It’s lovely! I love how the yellow angles across. I’ve been wanting to make this to but haven’t started yet. I love yours. Hugs,

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  8. RoseanneAugust 25, 2020 at 10:30 AM

    Hi Gretchen! I love the name of this quilt and it seems very fitting - Easy, Breezy in blue. I love the color combination of blue and yellow and your layout is very pleasing to the eye. The sashing strips - I'm wondering what color they'll be?? - will enhance this setting as well. Thanks so much for linking up today! ~smile~ Roseanne

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  9. Florida Farm GirlAugust 25, 2020 at 11:41 AM

    What a lovely quilt this is going to be.

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  10. Chopin - A Passionate QuilterAugust 25, 2020 at 4:41 PM

    Very Nice Gretchen! will be interesting with the lashings!

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  11. Rebecca GraceAugust 26, 2020 at 9:09 AM

    This looks gorgeous, but there are an awful lot of pieces for a quilt called "easy breezy!" Ah, yes, I know what you mean about Mandated Sewing with deadlines versus Free Choice sewing that is open ended. I look forward to seeing your Easy Breezy with the sashing, and to the new project(s) you'll start once you've worked your way through what needs to be finished first!

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    1. Gretchen WeaverAugust 26, 2020 at 10:44 AM

      Anything I can chain stitch is so much easier than piecing blocks for a quilt that are all different. Happy stitching!

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  12. Danette August 26, 2020 at 12:14 PM

    I browsed your finished quilts while checking out Easy Breezy. Your quilts are fantastic. I love your photos of your farm, too, especially the barn swallows!

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  13. QuiltGranmaAugust 26, 2020 at 2:48 PM

    It is going to be beautiful!

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  14. Jennifer Fulton Inquiring QuilterAugust 26, 2020 at 7:19 PM

    Blue and yellow is such a lovely combination! This will be a beautiful quilt. Glad it's for you! Thanks for sharing on Wednesday Wait Loss.

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  15. The Joyful QuilterAugust 27, 2020 at 8:14 AM

    That's going to be SEW pretty, Gretchen!!

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  16. Eva H.August 27, 2020 at 10:06 AM

    Very nice work.I do many different handworks(more embroidering-richelieu),but my dream was patchwork.I don´t learned it ☻
    I wish you a nice day.
    Eva from Czech Republic(Europe)

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  17. SusanAugust 28, 2020 at 2:25 PM

    Lovely! Blue and yellow are one of my favorite combos.

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