Monday, October 18, 2010

What I'm working on...

We are having a block exchange in my Clothesline Club this month. Soooo....better late than never...I thought I'd better get mine finished up in time for the exchange next week.

We are making blocks that are reminicent of the depression era. I need to make 30 blocks to exchange.


The rules are that they must be 8 inch finished...


We must use Kona Snow for the background...



And we must use 1930's reproduction fabrics.



I decided to make blocks from a pattern that I designed in 1998 called "Scrappy Spools"...



All 30 blocks are complete...I just have to add a little applique to each one and I'll be ready for the exchange!


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26 comments:

  1. SparkyOctober 18, 2010 at 4:22 AM

    Good Morning sunshine on my screen..
    ok spools..and yes they look like variegated threads...clever.. and the spool part is what size?? I can see meself making one of these..I have scraps now lol...Long story..lol
    30 blocks for an exchange..isn't that a quilt? lol
    love your design Lori..
    piece be with you.madame samm

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  2. CarolOctober 18, 2010 at 4:24 AM

    What great blocks!

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  3. UnknownOctober 18, 2010 at 4:49 AM

    I just love it!! Especially in the thirties prints!! This is going to be a beautiful quilt!!

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  4. Kim BrackettOctober 18, 2010 at 5:48 AM

    Cute blocks!

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  5. NedraOctober 18, 2010 at 5:58 AM

    You ladies come up with the most fun ideas with the Clothesline Club. Love the spool design.

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  6. TeresaOctober 18, 2010 at 6:18 AM

    I have been reading your blog for about 2 years now, and I do believe this is the first time I have commented!
    I love, love, love these blocks! I love how the thread area is peiced together and I love how the bottoms come in as pinwheels!
    Seriously LOVE!

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  7. BrendaOctober 18, 2010 at 7:14 AM

    Love those blocks. I really like 30's fabric although i don't own much. Some day i will. Beautiful blocks.

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  8. Kim WalusOctober 18, 2010 at 7:36 AM

    That is going to be an awesome exchange. I look forward to seeing the blocks that you get in return. Have gun at clothesline club.

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  9. Nanette MerrillOctober 18, 2010 at 8:47 AM

    I love these. I have to laugh because they are very much like my spool string tutorial. We are always on the same page. It is eerie. I have to laugh at it because our likes are so close. This is going to be really cute.

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  10. SherriOctober 18, 2010 at 9:12 AM

    They are so cute...can't wait to see the applique' you add to them!

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  11. Sandi Linn AndersenOctober 18, 2010 at 10:08 AM

    Oh, this is going to be so sweet, Lori! I love anything 30's!!!

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  12. donnaOctober 18, 2010 at 12:19 PM

    I just love the fabics.

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  13. SusanOctober 18, 2010 at 5:38 PM

    These are the cutest spool blocks ever!

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  14. scottyloverOctober 18, 2010 at 7:18 PM

    Oh how pretty! I love 30's repros and used to be part of a group that exchanged blocks but it is no longer going. We did 12" finished and a certain color every month. Mine are all waiting to be WIPs. :)

    Sandy A

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  15. Sewn With GraceOctober 18, 2010 at 9:45 PM

    Oh Lori, these are just adorable. I hope you show a picture of one with the applique, I would love to see it! Have a wonderful day today!

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  16. JeanetteOctober 19, 2010 at 9:04 AM

    Oh goodness, those are so yummy!

    How does one become a member of the clothesline club? I am trying to find a group to join, but being a bit of an agoraphobe, I don't want it to be too far from home and all the groups I have found are in Utah county =0(

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  17. Cascade QuiltsOctober 19, 2010 at 11:06 AM

    I love your 30's reproductions, I have to know where you got them, especially that UBER CUTE yellow bunny print?!!!! Love love love it!!!

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  18. BrowndirtcottageOctober 19, 2010 at 12:01 PM

    Well I'm just being sooo crazy over that brown plaid you included!
    Wonderful spools!

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  19. janine bOctober 19, 2010 at 2:37 PM

    Love the spool blocks - they look so cute! what a great way to use up those little scraps i've been saving. i'm such a sucker for 1930 prints. would love to see a block when you are finished.

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  20. Gigi's ThimbleOctober 19, 2010 at 3:29 PM

    (Of course) I think you have gone above and beyond on your blocks. They're really cute! Great job!

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  21. WendyOctober 20, 2010 at 4:12 AM

    That yellow bunny fabric is just adorable!! I love bunnies in all shapes and forms - where did you get it from?

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  22. RetrogirlOctober 20, 2010 at 11:04 AM

    ADORABLE! Somebunny is going to be a very lucky swapper!!!
    =)
    Happy Quilting,
    Heather

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  23. sewprimitive karenOctober 22, 2010 at 2:47 AM

    Those are the prettiest spools ever!

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  24. ThimbleannaOctober 22, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    Very cute little spools! Only we need to get you trained with Bella Whites LOL!

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  25. Quilts And PiecesOctober 23, 2010 at 9:08 PM

    How cute is that! I love that idea!

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  26. TrishNovember 1, 2010 at 7:38 PM

    Lori,
    Do you plan to sell your spool pattern or would you share it with us?
    Trish quilttalesandcattails@gmail.com

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