We aren't doing much for the Holiday. It's kinda hard to get excited about Independence Day when around the country and the world it feels like Freedom is being threatened in so many ways. But I guess I'm still free to print that opinion so that's something!
Our grand kids are visiting which is great fun. But definitely challenging energy wise. When they went off to the beach today to visit their cousins it was nice to have some quiet time.
I've been doing a bit of sewing. I finished another Sample for the class I hope to teach later this month. I say 'hope' because sign-ups have been slow. 'Might have to re-offer the class in the Fall. Such is the pace of Summer scheduling?!
Anyway, I wanted to make a sample using the 2 for 1 block technique with a more organized 'look' so potential students could see that the technique could be used for more symmetrical designs. I decided to make a table runner (smaller project /less time to make) and I saw this really fun pattern which I think showed off using these blocks really well!
I quick turned it to save time. I also like the nice flat edge that it makes. Less likely to set a glass down on it's edge and have it tip over.
I used a 'batik' sarong for the backing. The Batik is in quotes because it's actually a print but it has a traditional Indonesian batik printed pattern on it. The grey-goods were not really great. I think it might even be a synthetic/ cotton blend but it was OK for this purpose.
This is now the 4th project I have made using this fun technique. Here's a recap of the other 3.
This one I posted most recently.
This one I made several years ago;
And this one is maybe from 2016...
I think I still really like the scrappy treatment the best!
But I'm warming up to the the geometry of the more symmetrical version.
Well, sorry there's not more red, white and blue spirit here but I hope you are all enjoying the Holiday in whatever way you choose.
take care, cw