Celtic Solstice Part 4

An update on my progress on Celtic Solstice mystery from Bonnie Hunter.  This was an easy step -- four patches.

I was able to get them done while watching Miracle on 34th Street tonight. 

I thought I would share how I organize my fabric collection to make cutting scrap quilts easier.

I typically buy fat quarters if I don't know how I will use the fabric.

I fold each fat quarter as follows:

Fold fat quarter in half (size will be 10" x 18"

Fold in about 5" to 6"

Fold in another 5" - 6"

Folded Piece Ready to Store

I have four bookcases that have slots that are 12 inches wide.  They were purchased from Office Max.  I store by category (reproduction, batiks, plaids, taupes, general) and then by color within each category.  The shelves are actually two deep with stacks of fabric.

Fabric storage

When I need to pull for a quilt, I will grab a stack from the color/collection that I am interested in and pick fabrics that I would like to work with.

I then unfold 2-3 pieces (iron the last few inches if necessary) and cut the strips needed.

For the Celtic Solstice, I decided I needed 24 cuts of the brown (Bonnie Hunter's orange) and 24 cuts of the green.

I then cut the strips in half so they are a little over 10 inches long and strip together, cross-cut using my Shape Cut Ruler and finished sewing my four patches.

Stacked and Cross Cut using Shape Cut Ruler

Four Patches Completed

I'm hoping to get caught up on some of the earlier steps next week.

Happy Quilting.

Kari Schell

On Point Quilter