Half Rectangles - Work in Progress

Work in Progress

This week's work in progress has been all about the Half Rectangle Quilt Block and very much inspired by the work of painter and drawing artist Carrie Marill (in particular the painting De Colores which you can see pinned here, and click through to Carrie's website for more of her works).

The Half Rectangle quilt block is not difficult to piece, particularly if you have on hand a nifty tool that comes with instructions to make blocks in 14 different sizes as well as cutting, sewing and trimming instructions.

The Bloc Loc Half Rectangle Rulers are perfect for the job and come in a mirror image set of two rulers. Again the instructions involve slightly over-sizing the block, then trimming to exact size using these rulers; with the diagonal channel hugging the seam allowance which makes for quick/accurate ruler placement. Over-sizing and trimming units is often my preferred sewing method so these rulers really suit my needs. I absolutely love using these rulers and am excited to see that all Bloc Loc Rulers are now available from the Fat Quarter Shop!

The fabrics used are all Robert Kaufman Kona Cottons including several of the new 2013 Kona Colors. The background (grey) fabric is Kona Ash. My finished half-rectangle blocks measure 3 inches x 6 inches.

I can't wait to start quilting - I think the quilting will transform this quilt and give it dimension and texture.

Thank you for stopping by,
Rita

RELEVANT LINKS:
Bloc Loc Rulers are now available from The Fat Quarter Shop
Flying Geese and Bloc Loc Rulers
Half Rectangle Quilt - A Finished Quilt