and yes today we have Amanda back...Jean will be here on Friday...thank goodness for our 3 very talented designers to help us all through this transition to our new blog format....
Thanks Amanda you are a peach, and berry nice....( been eating lot's of fruit lately) lol I LOVE THIS ONE....
I'm so glad to be back at Madame Samm's today to make a fun block with you all!
This one is called "Skyrise". It is a happy take on glass elevator rides in really tall buildings. You know - the ones that make you feel dizzy and force your ears to pop?
Skyrise is a 12'' finished block - or 12-1/2'' with seams.
Fabric Requirements:
"Windows" (use an assortment of scraps):
- 1'' x 8-1/4'' rectangle
- 1-1/4'' x 8-1/4'' rectangle
- 1-3/4'' x 2-1/4'' rectangle
- 1-3/4'' x 6-1/4'' rectangle
- 2-1/4'' x 3-1/4'' rectangle
- 2-1/4'' x 5-1/4'' rectangle
- 2-3/4'' x 5'' rectangle
- 2-3/4'' x 3-1/2'' rectangle
"Building" (white as shown):
- 6 (3/4'' x 8-1/4'') rectangles
- 1 (3/4'' x 1-3/4'') rectangle
- 1 (3/4'' x 2-1/4'') rectangle
- 1 (3/4'' x 2-3/4'') rectangle
- 1 (1-1/4''x 8-1/2'') rectangle
- 1 (2''x 8-1/2'') rectangle "Sky" (background):
- 2 (2-1/2'' x 10-1/2'') rectangles
- 1 (2-1/2'' x 12-1/2'') rectangles
"Elevator" (vertical strip):
- 1 (12-1/2'' long) strip of 3/8'' bias tape (I HIGHLY recommend Clover bias tape makers)
Directions:
Join the (3/4'' x 1-3/4'') Building rectangle in between the two (1-3/4'' ) Window rectangles. Join the (3/4'' x 2-1/4'') Building rectangle in between the two (2-1/4'' ) Window rectangles. Join the (3/4'' x 2-3/4'') Building rectangle in between the two (2-3/4'' ) Window rectangles.
Arrange these units with the other scrap rectangles, alternating with the 6 (3/4'' x 8-1/2) Building Rectangles, as shown.
Join rows. (If you are making multiple blocks, rearrange the rectangles in each for a more interesting quilt.)
Join the (1-1/4''x 8-1/2'') and (2''x 8-1/2'') Building rectangles to the sides of this unit.
Join a 2 (2-1/2'' x 10-1/2'') Sky rectangle to both the top and bottom of the block.
Join a (2-1/2'' x 12-1/2'') Sky rectangle to one side of the block.
Take your bias strip and use a glue stick or fusible tape to temporarily attach it to your block as shown. Secure both sides of tape with an invisible hem or applique stitch. (You can also piece in this strip, but I like the added dimension that the bias tape gives.)
Make a lot of different colored "Skyrise" blocks for a fantastic modern scrap quilt...
Or you unify the look by making the bias tape out of the same fabric...
Or try using a solid, unified "Sky".
Or try a dramatic dark background for both the "Sky and Buildings". You could quilt it in variegated, brightly colored thread. Yum!
There are lots of possibilities - if only there were more hours in a day!
If you make this block (or blocks!) please don't forget to add a photo of it to
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my blog or on
Craftsy if you get a chance to check out my pattern line or more free patterns! Thanks to Madame Samm for inviting me to guest blog!
Happy sewing!
Amanda
