15 #xplusalong.

So remember yesterday when I said I was going to resist starting a new + and x quilt for the #xplusalong on Instagram?  Yeah, that lasted about six hours.  I couldn't get it out of my mind!  So I spent a few hours last night cutting into Field Study.  I'm using some low volume prints for the corner triangles, and some black and dark gray prints for the ends of the pluses.

I'm making the 12" finished blocks using Megan's measurements (Brenda made a helpful diagram too!).  One 5.5" x WOF piece from each fabric is enough for the legs and pluses in 36 blocks, with some leftover scraps.  I cut four 5.5" squares, four 2.5" squares, and one 6.5" x 2.5" piece from each strip.  I'll have some extra pieces leftover at the end, but I'll probably use them on the back or something.

 The blocks come together really quickly once all the fabric is cut.

It's so fun to come up with different fabric combinations!  I'm paying a lot of attention to value and contrast in my blocks.

I've finished two blocks so far today and I am counting down the hours until I can make another!  I am so excited to see how this quilt comes together.

Sewing for fun is, well, fun!!  I need to do it more often.  If you feel like joining along, tag your pics on Instagram and Twitter with #xplusalong, and add your photos to the flickr group!