Block
3 in "Japanese Taupe Quilts" by Susan Briscoe is called Sakiori shima which translates to ‘rag-weave
stripe’.
Block 3 - Courtesy of Susan Briscoe |
The book instructs you to cut
27 small rectangles and stitch them together. But
I’ve got a simpler, quicker way. Cut ten
12" x 1½” strips – five from one fabric and five from another. Stitch them together along the 12" length using a perfect ¼”
seam. You should end up with a block
that measures 12" x 10½” and looks a little like this:
Your block should have ten strips |
It sounds a lot of work but it is actually very quick. If you cut and stitch accurately you will find Block 3 goes together really easily.
As
for Block 71 (Mizuno kengata rokuyō) – it is rated as a medium difficulty.
Block 71 - Courtesy of Susan Briscoe |
And do you see what I see?
Yep – a flower. The gaps between the leaves make a secondary flower pattern. Very clever. (It was hard to see this in the book due to the fabrics used.)
Be
sure to check out Susie’s Sunroom and Sew Crooked in the next couple of days. Susie is making some awesome blocks using
turquoise and mocha. And Helena, at Sew Crooked has set out to make every block in
the book and, if the first few are anything to go by, you’ll want to be
checking each and every one!
The next two blocks I intend to make are Block 4 (patched) and Block 72 (appliqued).
Sew until next time ......
The next two blocks I intend to make are Block 4 (patched) and Block 72 (appliqued).
Sew until next time ......
Your blocks are just gorgeous in your fabrics!! I really like block 71. That block could be used in a small wallhanging or a pillow...
ReplyDeleteThis is a fun , ongoing project to be working on!
Susie
great blocks, i looked at #3 and just saw so many small seams, after dealing with 44 that was something i wanted to avoid again this time but your construction method seems much better. cant wait for your next ones :)
ReplyDeleteIf there's an easier way then I always go for it. It really was quick and simple to put together and Susie used the same method with great results.
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