Tuning My Heart Quilts
  • Home
  • Blog
  • Tutorials
    • Tutorials
    • We Can Build a Snowman BOM
  • Shop
  • Free Patterns
  • Recipes
  • Library
  • Pattern Testers
  • Contact Me

Passing the Days: 6, 7 and 8

3/28/2020

 
Picture
I have put off posting my latest blocks as I pass the days during our "Stay Home, Save Lives" orders.  I began to wonder if you would get tired of having daily posts for who knows how long and so talked myself out of doing them, but you know, I really consider this my online home; where I invite you all in to share my life, so I will be picking up posting as I go for now.  It gives me something positive to do each day.

So today is a little catch-up.  I am still just working with squares and Half-square Triangles (HST's) on these blocks.  If you are new to making HST's check out my previous posts in this series for photo tutorials on my method for putting these blocks together which can be found here: Passing the Days Blocks
​

Day 6: 9-patch Star
Picture
For this block I chose to use an analogous color scheme.  Analagous  basically means similar, so for this color combination I started with my Blue and then went next to it on the color wheel and picked out a Cerulean Blue to go with it.  Colors that are next to your main color will always look good together.  With the white on white for my third choice that gives me a high value contrast which lets the pattern really shine through.
Cutting Directions for 9-Patch Star:
Dark Fabric: 
     (cut 2) 3" x 3"
Medium Fabric:
     (cut 2) 3" x 3"
Light Fabric:
     (cut 4) 3" x 3"
     (cut 1) 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Make the HST's and trim them to 2 1/2" x 2 1/2".  Lay out as shown to make the block.
Picture
Day 7: Snowball 1
It was snowing on Day 7 so a snowball block seemed appropriate.  Blue and white just seemed to be the way to go and I had a blue fabric with snowy winter tress and a white on white featuring snowflakes.  This is a very simple block that I have used as a cornerstone at times in the sashings of my quilts.
Picture
Cutting Directions for Snowball 1:
Dark Fabric: 
     (cut 2) 3" x 3"
Light Fabric:
     (cut 2) 3" x 3"
     (cut 5) 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

As with all of the blocks so far the HST's are trimmed to 2 1/2" x 2 1/2".  I press away form the HST's whenever possible.  The top and bottom rows were pressed towards the middle squares and the middle row was pressed towards the left and right squares so that the seams would nest when joining the rows together.  he block looks a little funny with the outside seam allowance still visible.
Picture
It was still snowing on Day 8 so I made a variation on the Snowball block.

Day 8: Snowball Variation
For this one I stuck with my blue and white combination; though I chose a different blue.  I decided to use the same fabric for my center square rather than choosing a third fabric.
Picture
Cutting Directions for 9-Patch Star:
Dark Fabric: 
     (cut 2) 3" x 3"
Medium Fabric:
     (cut 1) 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Light Fabric:
     (cut 2) 3" x 3"
     (cut 4) 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

 I pressed just like the Snowball 1 block.

Picture
As more and more of us are getting the stay at home orders I hope you are able to find some joy in your days.  For me, playing with the colors in my stash as I make these blocks does indeed bring me joy.
Picture
Picture
Jeanette Entringer
3/29/2020 11:08:02 am

Debra, I look forward to your posts, so I am happy that you are going to continue with your daily posts. I am a new quilter so your blocks are a way to add to my skills. Thank you for sending them.

Debra
3/29/2020 06:32:38 pm

So nice to hear, Jeannette, Thank you!

Susan link
3/29/2020 04:04:45 pm

You know, I really like the colors you chose for that first block, and the way it looks finished. You should post every day, if that's what you feel like doing. Your blog is really for YOU.

Debra
3/29/2020 06:33:27 pm

Thanks, Susan-I came to the same conclusion. Appreciate your support!

Diane Beesmer
3/29/2020 06:21:39 pm

Thank you for continuing the block. simple and easy to do and the colors are easier to pick from my Mothers stash, I get overwhelmed when i have to alot of colors. I do enjoy making blocks I can finish in a few minutes.

Debra
3/29/2020 06:34:20 pm

Thank you, Diane-I am loving these quick and easy blocks too.


Comments are closed.
    Picture
    New Blocks released on the 1st
    Picture
    Picture
    Welcome to the site of Debra Davis-a woman who loves the Lord and loves to quilt.

    Would you like a free copy of the Log Cabin Block I am working on?  Sign up for my newlsetter or blog updates.
    Picture
    Subscribe to my Newsletter delivered once a month.
    Click HERE

    Subscribe to Blog Updates

    * indicates required
    Email Format

    Please select how you would like to hear from Tuning My Heart Quilts.

    You can change your mind at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the footer of any email you receive from us, or by contacting us at contact@tuning-my-heart.com. We will treat your information with respect. For more information about our privacy practices please visit our website. By clicking below, you agree that we may process your information in accordance with these terms.

    We use Mailchimp as our marketing platform. By clicking below to subscribe, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to Mailchimp for processing. Learn more about Mailchimp's privacy practices here.

    Join Me on Facebook

    ​

    My other blog where I share about my walk of faith:
    Sitting at His Feet

    Picture
    Wednesday Wait Loss Featured
    I design my quilts in EQ
    Picture

    This website uses marketing and tracking technologies. Opting out of this will opt you out of all cookies, except for those needed to run the website. Note that some products may not work as well without tracking cookies.

    Opt Out of Cookies

    RSS Feed

-Shipping Policy

Privacy Policy
Contact Me

Tuning My Heart Quilts by Debra Davis is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.
Based on a work at www.tuning-my-heart.com.


Copyright 2010-2022 by Tuning My Heart Quilts, LLC. No part of this website can be reproduced without written permission from the author. All rights reserved.

Proudly powered by Weebly
  • Home
  • Blog
  • Tutorials
    • Tutorials
    • We Can Build a Snowman BOM
  • Shop
  • Free Patterns
  • Recipes
  • Library
  • Pattern Testers
  • Contact Me