I was feeling like the barbershop quilt had been a little neglected, so I sat down and put together some more blocks.

They are really neat blocks, done with strip sets. And once those sets are sewn together the blocks go really fast. As a reminder, here’s the tutorial I used.

They went together so fast, that I got all but four blocks together before calling it quits for the day. And those last four will be whipped up in no time. Since I’m close to having them all done, I have to make some decisions about layout.

Right now, I’m really leaning towards a plain navy sashing between each block. They are so busy, I think it will help to break things up a bit, so they eye can focus better. It will also help to make the quilt bigger. Each block is about 10.5 inches, so with sashing and borders, this will be a good lap-sized quilt when finished.
That is one amazing block! I can’t to see this one finished.
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I just found your blog today! I didn’t know about it. Glad you are as busy as ever.
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Lord Burton send a stand-in today…
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I love that striped fabric in these blocks!
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I think the blue sashing is a great idea to break it up. Such neat fabric but it is busy. The sashing will be perfect.
Blessings,
Betsy
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The blocks are beautiful! Looking forward to seeing the end result. Sashing sounds like a good design decision.
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very dynamic blocks! I think the sashing will be a good idea–the fabrics you chose are perfect!
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Very handsome . . . quilt AND cat!
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