I'm making good progress on my latest WiP, 10" Churn Dash blocks - see here for a few earlier details. There are several variations on this block and other names, including "monkey wrench," "hens and chickens," "love knot," and "shoo fly". It's a simple 9-patch block made up of half square triangles and squares, lots of scope to add more visual interest.
I'm using fresh contemporary colours and am playing with the colour placement of my lights/mediums/darks. Traditionally, the background of these churn dash blocks is usually lighter. By swopping out the values occasionally, things can look quite different, = upping the scrappy charm✅
Sashing is proving a bit difficult to decide on. At the moment I am thinking about using the same simple sashing throughout, with a feature print for my top & bottom borders. Jury's still out on this mind you!
I think this post has maybe given you more insight into how I like to work, yes? If I start with a vague idea - i.e. no pattern - I build on it with a little improv & a lot of colour exploration, and things progress and/or change as I go. Really enjoying the process here.
Do you make a plan before you start sewing?
Linda
p.s. my scrap baskets don't look any different!
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