WIP Wednesday: Y2K Blocks #13-#16

-

 

It's been over a week since I've done any sewing, but today I managed to finish these 4 blocks. 

The charms in the top 2 blocks are from Anita R-L in Virginia, and she did not include a bio in her squishy.

The charms in the bottom two blocks are from Gloria H. in Maine:  ...I have been married for 28 years...and have 4 super children...I worked at the local bank for 2 years after we got married; then we bought the Western Auto Store...we operated it for 20 years...I don't know how long I've been quilting; but when I started, there were only 2 magazines available...I am completely self-taught and now I'm teaching friends and co-workers.  They call me The Quilt Lady.  I love it.
Woo hoo, 16 completed blocks!  Only 34 more to go, LOL.  I truly enjoy making these blocks and like how this is turning out.  But I'm at a loss on the final setting since I'll end up with 50 blocks.  Neither a 6x8 or 7x7 setting really works for all 50 blocks.  I'm kinda thinking I'll use the small leftover HSTs to make the extra blocks for a 7x8 setting.   Just not sure about the block pattern.  I need to get those creative juices flowing.

If you'd like to see more quilting goodness and see what others are up to, please visit the following which I'm linking up to: 

Until next time ... 
Be happy and keep on quilting!

Comments

  1. Gretchen WeaverOctober 8, 2021 at 4:05 AM

    Any idea why this is called the Y2K Block? Happy stitching!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. QuiltpiecerOctober 13, 2021 at 9:05 PM

      Hi Gretchen, I call these my Y2K blocks because I received the charms in a Y2K swap in 2000. I participated in 4 swaps in 2000 and 2001. It was so much fun!

      Delete
  2. Rebecca GraceOctober 8, 2021 at 6:20 AM

    Ooh, I love how your blocks are looking altogether! They just shimmer and glow like jewels! What about incorporating those leftover blocks into your backing somehow? You could either piece them into the backing or, if you wanted them to look "scattered," just appliqué them in a way that feels random across the backing fabric. Great project. Thanks for linking up with me for TGIFF!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. QuiltpiecerOctober 13, 2021 at 9:07 PM

      Thanks for your comment and great ideas. I also appreciate your visit.

      Delete
  3. KatieQOctober 8, 2021 at 8:10 AM

    I still have my box of Y2K squares packed away. I haven't taken them out in years. I remember being disappointed that some swappers snuck in double knits and squares that were much smaller than agreed upon. Did you have any problems to deal with? Your blocks look great. It's going to be a wonderful quilt.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. QuiltpiecerOctober 13, 2021 at 9:10 PM

      This is my 4th quilt using those Y2K charms and I don't remember receiving any double knits. I am, however, noticing that some charms are cotton blends and some are not accurately cut. Sigh, I just have to make do and make them work. Thankfully this last batch isn't too bad.

      Delete
  4. The Joyful QuilterOctober 8, 2021 at 11:18 AM

    Looking SEW good, Rita!!! I found the squishies for my Y2K quilt when we moved this summer. One of these days, I'll sew mine up, too!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. QuiltpiecerOctober 13, 2021 at 9:13 PM

      Well, I'm glad I'm not the only one who has 20+ year-old squishies LOL! Since I didn't go anywhere during the pandemic last year, I had plenty of time to work on older projects. I decided to keep the momentum going in 2021 with this Y2K project. Thanks for the comment and visit!

      Delete
  5. Elizabeth V KelbaughOctober 9, 2021 at 4:13 AM

    Love the scrappy goodness of your blocks and the secondary pattern created. Any idea what the name of the block is?

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. QuiltpiecerOctober 13, 2021 at 9:16 PM

      I wish I knew the name of the block. I found a picture online of someone's Y2K quilt and just copied their block. It seems to be a variation of the Roundabout block. I'd also like to know the name of the block so I'm going to keep looking. Thanks for the comment and visit!

      Delete
  6. Sylvia@TreadlestitchesOctober 9, 2021 at 5:19 AM

    What a great idea for a scrap quilt! Good luck figuring out the final setting, I'm sure it will be terrific.

    ReplyDelete
  7. BonnieOctober 9, 2021 at 11:48 AM

    Yea for making forward progress. No need to rush -- enjoy the process. You know you'll never make a Y2K quilt again. Of course, there are lots of other quilts to make though.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. QuiltpiecerOctober 13, 2021 at 9:18 PM

      Hi Bonnie, you are so right! I am trying to be patient and enjoy the process. I always feel a sense of accomplishment every time I finish a set of blocks. And, right again, I will never make another Y2K quilt again as I definitely have plenty of other quilts to make! Thanks for the encouraging comment and visit!

      Delete
  8. Alycia~QuiltygirlOctober 11, 2021 at 7:13 AM

    Those are really pretty - and I like seeing them all laid out together

    ReplyDelete
  9. SusanOctober 12, 2021 at 10:51 AM

    Love it!

    ReplyDelete
  10. Jennifer Fulton Inquiring QuilterOctober 12, 2021 at 1:01 PM

    What a beautiful quilt this is turning out to be! Love it. Thanks for sharing on Wednesday Wait Loss.

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Tutorial: Fold and Turn Coasters

-
Image
These fold-and-turn coasters are SO easy and fun to make!  I first saw this pattern in 2002 at a guild meeting, and the instructions were handwritten.  There were no pictures … only hand drawings.  Well, we’ve come a long way in 8 years! I made this set of 4 coasters to include with the potholders I made for Amy’s Potholder Pass #2 . These coasters were made with five 5-inch cotton squares and one 5-inch flannel square.  These can also be made in other sizes as long as the squares are equal in size.  Suggested square sizes range from 4-1/2” to 6” … your choice.  You may also use one 5-inch batting square, but I found batting was a tad too thick.  But, again, your choice. Instructions: (1) Y ou will choose three different fabrics.  Two fabrics will be used for the top of the coaster and one will be used for the bottom (backing).  I chose the light blue for the bottom: (2) Cut fabric to the desired square size.  I used 5” squares. (3) Lay flannel (or batting) squ
Read more

Weekly Finish #13: Halloween No Point Stars 2020

-
Image
  I previously posted about my Halloween No Point Stars top and I am happy to say that I finally finished the quilt ... just in time for Halloween! I used a polyester snow blanket remnant for the batting.  Yes, a snow blanket used for Christmas villages.  This was not originally intentional.  I didn't want to use Warm & Natural as I was not going to use this as a "blanket" but rather as a display/decoration.  I wanted a lightweight batting so I looked through my bin of batting remnants and found what I thought was just right. As I was basting the quilt, I noticed some glitter - not much - just a tiny bit on the "batting".  It finally dawned on me why it felt a little different!  How did this snow blanket get mixed in with my regular batting remnants?  Anyway, I was already halfway done so I decided to go with it. I didn't have any Halloween fabric large enough for a backing but I found this black-and-white toile fabric, which is  actually a curtain made
Read more

Weekly Finish #1: Free To Be Wild Horse Panel

-
Image
  Free To Be Wild Finished Size: 67" x 72" I saw this quilt on social media a couple of years ago promoting Riley Blake's Back In The Saddle Collection.  I was immediately captivated and knew I wanted to make it for my daughter. Sadly, this was an older collection, and this particular panel with the black horse was nowhere to be found. However, I found this panel with the running wild horses from the same collection and knew my daughter would love it. In December, I decided to make this quilt for my daughter's birthday this month.  I searched social media for a pattern and found a tutorial for this quilt by Quiltscapes . Luckily, I found the pillow panels from the same collection for the quilt's four corners.  Sewing the top was fast and easy -- just add strips for borders and done. I quilted it with an E2E design from My Creative Stitches and used Warm & Natural for batting. My daughter's birthday is next week.  But she came for a quick visit this past we
Read more