Originally Posted by JNCT14

Here is an update on the bookcase wall hanging WIP. Once it is done I will try to put together a set of detailed instructions, but for those who want to wing it, here's the general;

5 rows, each row consists of 3 blocks, about 8.5" high by 10.5"long. Feel free to add strips if you want a larger wall hanging. Everything is 1/4" seam allowance.
Each of the rows EXCEPT the top row has a 2" wide by length of row strip of a dark color sewn to the top of the row (I used blue).
The borders will be the same dark color, but the strips are 2.5" wide by length and width.
I used varying strip widths for the books: 2.5", 2.0", 1.5", 1.0". I varied the height from the full 8.5" height to 7.5", 6.5", 5.5" and 4.5". The mating background strips are round numbers plus 1/2". For example, to achieve a full 8.5" strip with a 6.5" strip, add 2.0" plus 1/2" = 2.5". this will equal 9" but once you sew together with the 1/4" seam allowance, the finished length will be 8.5".
You can also do strips on the diagonal, horizontal strips, or stacked squares. It will vary depending on the look you want.
Add any embellishments you like. I appliqued pieces that I had drawn but you can use photo transferred items, fussy cut pieces, folded origami - anything you like.
I plan on doing Stitch in Ditch quilting in order to give the books dimension, and diagonal lines for the background.

Originally Posted by JNCT14

OK the bookcase wallhanging is done and ready for its recipient. What do you think?