RSC--The Color Is Green--post 2

Green scrap assortment

I had a small bag of green strings. I picked up more green strings at my Mavens sew day at the beginning of the month. I prewashed the pieces to ensure that they don't leave behind any surprises for me at the end of the project. I'm glad I picked up more scraps. The plastic bag contained a lot of the same fabric and some strings that were "filed" incorrectly. There were teal scraps in the green bag! 

Starting the piecing

My friend, Wendy, is moving. She gifted me some black and gray chunks of fabric to add to the strings. She is moving about half an hour from me which is only a ten minute longer drive than I have now. I miss her already!

First block

This might be a project that I carry into next year or maybe I'll have enough --whether that is enough blocks or experiencing the journey--by the end the year. Time will tell. My thought is to make seven blocks which is 28 rectangles.

Three green blocks in a vertical orientation

In one sewing session I pieced three blocks and had a fourth mostly pieced. 

Three green blocks in a horizontal orientation 

Hm m m . . .What if I flipped the blocks? Would the horizontal orientation be more interesting to the eye? Gertie, my inner squirrel, and I plan to play with layouts.

Regarding the strings, I attempt to use the fabric strips as they will fill the space. I keep the small bits visible so I can incorporate those into the next rectangles. Using as I go, helps me not end up with a pile of small bits.  String piecing is messy; yet, I enjoy the magic that happens when sewing the rectangles together. This project is especially messy because I have gray and black strings in the mix along with the color of the month strips.

What my sewing area looks like

Tomorrow, I'll finish piecing blocks. Making blocks was goal number two on my February list. Linking to Finished or Not Friday, Patchwork and Quilts and Scrap Happy.