Using dryer sheets. Some blocks
 

I recently posted a question about using dryer sheets for making scrappy squares and got lots of answers, pro and con. I am posting a picture of what I have started and feel confident enough to continue. The blocks will be joined with a dark green sashing and scrappy cornerstones. Each block squared at6 inches. Enjoy looking.

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Looks good! You have a lot of patience making 6 inch blocks with all those scraps.

Those look great!

i'm loving it.

those are terrific... love the yellow centers

Looks great. Please show us when it is done.

great blocks!!!!

Those are great looking!

Cool. So you're doing a kind of periwinkle design.....laying down the " triangle" ( I'm sure it had a specific name, but not being a math major..) first, then alternating strips? Good job...going to be great looking......

i call it a kite and I use a little of water soluble glue stick to hold kite in place and am not removing the dryer sheet. And like you said, just sewing alternate strips that measure between 1 and 1 1/4 inch

Great looking blocks, I really love them

Such a bold design! Not everyone can pull this one off, but you sure have. Great start!

wow, awesome quilt blocks. love the star shape.

Looking good!

I really like the way this is turning out and glad you are enjoying doing it. please take the time to audition the idea of using a sashing in this neat quilt. Some times on a scrappy quilt, adding sashings stops the flow and connectedness of the whole look. There is so much action and depth in this pattern, it might look better without the sashing.

If the sashing idea is to make the quilt larger, either make more blocks or add outer borders to increase the size, if that is what is needed.

I really, really like the quilt without sashing. Just think about it and audition that green before you commit to it.:D
keep posting your progress for all to enjoy.
peace

The reason that I am thinking about sashing is because of the seams when I would join 2 blocks. But it is still a possibility. Will post when I get it together

Whoa....great blocks!! Very lively sparking vibrant colors

Very pretty. Did you use the dryer sheets like paper piecing?

Another question...are you using a die or template to cut the kites? Size of block? Thanks....my reason for asking.....a bin full of scrap strips that need a "job".......

That looks really good. Can't wait to see the finished product!

Hi, I do some paper piecing and would be interested in using dryer sheets. Do you use the ones that have gone through the dryer and iron them or use new? Was wondering about the film on unused sheets. Thanks for your post. Will try it.

Ingenious!

Great blocks. I like the yellow center.

Very pretty !!

The blocks look great.

That is a neat design! It would look great too using black to separate the blocks. I like to use the used dryer sheets too. I'm just careful not to give them to anyone that might be allergic to the scent used in them. Do feel that they make a great base for scrappy quilts.

Okay, You're going to have to sew those seams anyway adding a sashing. Try doing a few blocks out of material that won't be in the quilt and do few practice runs to see how you like it and get the feel for it. You will also teach yourself what to do to make it work. After looking at the blocks I don't see a big problem here with the seams. Take your time, use pins and slow down the machine.

My piecing improved so much after I started making practice blocks using scraps before starting a new technique.


Another thing to try is basting the seam just inside the 1/4" allowance and if you like the results, go ahead and sew the seam and then pull the basting stitch out.

Another method is to go the school glue method. Just the slightest line of school glue inside the seam allowance and place the blocks together. The glue dries in a few minutes, and then sew the seam. I even press a low heat iron lightly on the blocks to help with the drying time. I'm so impatient!:D
I still love your quilt!
peace

Looks good and it's a great way to use up scraps / recycle :)

They look great...

Thanks for the hint about the glue. I use glue for lots of different sewing jobs, and will probably try it with this one. I am now considering putting 4 blocks together, to get the star effect, and then a very narrow sash around that block. Always more ideas from all the great contributors to this board. Thanks again.

Great blocks. Look forward to seeing it finished

I like your idea of the star block & narrow sashing. I think that will really make them stand out.

love it great use of scraps

Very pretty quilt! Great job!

I did enjoy looking, thank you. Lovely colours. I didn't see your earlier article on "dryer sheets", what are they?

Really nice love it.