Strippy Improv Holiday Sew Along Part 6
It's assembly time for the Strippy Improv Holiday pattern! If you've been keeping up, you should have four blocks done. If you haven't been keeping up, no worries! You still have time.
If you're just joining in, this is a very loose sew along--see the schedule at the bottom of this post--I'm making four different blocks and then talking about assembly.
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Let's look at the quilt assembly:
(Wait? What about the ornament block? It didn't get a day in the sew along! That's true...I just scheduled four days because you only need to make four blocks for the runner or wall hanging. But I've filled today's post with ornament blocks for inspiration. The ornament block has so much potential--different colors, different prints...you can really have fun with it!)
The pattern offers two assembly options--a square wall hanging, which is also perfect size for a door, and a table runner. I've made one of each so far, and have two more to make - hopefully before Christmas!
For either lay out, you're going to be adding contrasting strips to frame the block. I originally added these to create some definition between my black background blocks and my black sashing and border fabric, but I really love how these skinny strips make the blocks pop with any fabric combination.
I used these brightly colored ornament blocks to make a table runner:
And then these red and green ornament blocks to make a square wall hanging.
I have mostly used a straight stitch and thread that matches the background so it's as invisible as possible. I know I may have some fraying, but since these are decorative items rather than a lap or bed quilt, I'm not too fussed.
These blocks stitch up so quickly - you still have time to make something before the holidays! The pattern comes with templates for five different blocks (ornament, snowman, tree, star and candy cane), as well as two layout options--a four-patch style wall hanging and a table runner.
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Strippy Improv Holiday Sew Along Schedule:
Thursday, November 18th - Intro and Fabric Selection
Tuesday, November 23rd - Make a block
Tuesday, November 30th - Make a block
Thursday, December 2nd - Make a block
Tuesday, December 7th - Make a block
Thursday, December 9th - Assembly
Tuesday, December 14th - Alternate options
Thursday, December 16th - Finishing
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