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Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Black and White Blog Hop and a Giveaway

It's my day for the Black and White Blog Hop! 


Thanks Carla (Creatin' in the Sticks) for organizing this hop and keeping us all on schedule. Be sure to check out her blog to see about her awesome giveaway! 

In case you've missed a day, here's the entire schedule for the hop. Be sure to check out all the wonderful projects by some very talented people.



So, why did I decide to join this hop? Perhaps this picture will answer that question.


Yes, I have a black and white fabric stash! 

When I took a look at my stash and saw all this black and white fabric, I knew right away that I needed to make a scrappy quilt and that I was going to try to work exclusively from stash and not buy anything. I was successful and even had fabric for the backing. (It's a grey instead of black and white, but I like it.)

So what did I make? A lap size (60" x 72"), scrappy quilt that reminds me of barbed wire.


The wind made getting a good picture virtually impossible.


Of course the sub-zero temperatures didn't make it very fun either. 


These pictures aren't great, so I'm going to share one when this was just a flimsy on my design wall.


While I am not going to provide a tutorial for the entire quilt, I will tell you that the key to making this quilt work, is to be careful when sewing the half square triangles so you don't lose the points. Here are a couple of close up pictures to show you how I do that.

As you approach a point, know where you need to sew in order to keep it sharp. Make slight adjustments to the seam allowance as needed.. (Don't sew over your pins!)  


I pressed my seams open, which makes it very easy to see where the needle needs to hit to be perfect. (You don't have to press seams open. You should be able to see a similar point with a seam pressed to one side.)


Nice crisp point!


When sewing the rows together, it's natural to simply want to fold the top row down on top of the two previously-sewn rows.  


If you do that, you can't see the HST point for which you need to aim to get perfect points. 


Simply flip the entire set over so the single row is on the bottom and the two previously-sewn rows on are top. Now, you can see the point! 


I pin carefully to ensure that there is no movement and that the seams meet exactly. 


This was a fun quilt and I figure that I have enough fabric to make another one. I decided to go with a simple black binding for this quilt, but perhaps with the next one I'll incorporate a little color. 

Remember when I did this black and white quilt and added a simple punch of color in the flange binding?



I mentioned a giveaway earlier, didn't I? 


For your change to win these two charm packs of black and white fabrics (each pack contains 42 - 5" squares), comment below and tell me what color you'd like to see me add for the flange binding on the next black and white quilt I do. 

The winner will be randomly selected on Sunday, January 27th. That should give everyone plenty of time to check out all the posts. Be sure that I have a way to contact you. The easiest way to do that is to leave your e-mail address in your comment.
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64 comments:

  1. rsgrandinettiJanuary 23, 2019 at 12:43 AM

    I would like to see you add yellow.

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  2. Danice GJanuary 23, 2019 at 12:44 AM

    Both pretty quilts. I love them both. The color for your next? A color some people don't like, green (it's my favorite). Email link is on my blog.

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  3. Karrin HurdJanuary 23, 2019 at 12:56 AM

    Both are great quilts. I’d like to see you add yellow

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  4. LeeJanuary 23, 2019 at 3:49 AM

    Wonderful quilts! I think you should use coral!

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  5. Anna brownJanuary 23, 2019 at 4:14 AM

    Very very nice I like this idea. . tytyty for sharing your talents I think pink would look pretty cool....I have seen alot of diffrent colors in this hop but no pink yet.... happyness04431@yahoo.com

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  6. Vroomans' QuiltsJanuary 23, 2019 at 4:56 AM

    Looks like a little boy's stretched boy tie - lol! Fantastic play with a design. I would love to see a lime green as a flange , a surprise color.

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  7. sketchrsJanuary 23, 2019 at 4:59 AM

    I absolutely love your black and white quilt. Thanks for sharing.
    The color to add, I think red. There I is no color that looks better to me with black and white. Can't wait to see what you decide to do.
    Ronelle
    Ronelle.Serfontein@ubank.co.za

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  8. JoyceLMJanuary 23, 2019 at 6:25 AM

    Love your quilt - gotta make one. Whatever color you add, I think it should be neon bright - so acid green or hot pink. Thanks.

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  9. Lisa EnglandJanuary 23, 2019 at 6:53 AM

    I love your quilts! I have lots of black & white prints as well so I really need to do something similar. I am all about lime green so that's the color I would add to the black & white.

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  10. Elizabeth CoughlinJanuary 23, 2019 at 7:00 AM

    Those are two gorgeous quilts! I love just the B&W, but I think any bright color would work as an accent.

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  11. Kathy LJanuary 23, 2019 at 7:39 AM

    I would add red. Love your barbed wire quilt.

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2019 at 7:44 AM

    I always have loved any shade of purple and the hint of color in the flange is a nice eye catcher. Your quilt looks good and I like the way when you read the name you can see it in the quilt.
    petuniakr@aol.com

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  13. AnitaJanuary 23, 2019 at 8:09 AM

    Your quilt is beautiful and striking in just B&W, but if I should add another color I would choose yellow.

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  14. ginJanuary 23, 2019 at 8:47 AM

    Both quilts are lovely. Thank you for the tips on HST.

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  15. Jan SnellJanuary 23, 2019 at 8:58 AM

    Love your black and white quilts. So simple, so elegant. I think I would use a nice bright teal in the flange on your next B&W quilt. Thanks for sharing! Janice.snell@gmail.com

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  16. KathleenJanuary 23, 2019 at 9:31 AM

    It is a gorgeous quilt, and rather like an elongated bow tie. Nice set of hints too. I would use whatever bright piece you have waiting in the wings - but I am liking the orange range these days.

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  17. Carol SwiftJanuary 23, 2019 at 9:56 AM

    For a scrappy quilt, this looks beyond beautiful...love it! Thanks for all the tips on making those points match. Adding a touch of color to the flange is a great idea, too.

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  18. Needled MomJanuary 23, 2019 at 10:24 AM

    That looks beautiful and your points are perfect! I'd like to see a pop of royal blue as I always use red or yellow.

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  19. CarlaJanuary 23, 2019 at 10:24 AM

    I thought at first, your quilt looked so delicate. Then once I read your description of barbed wire, I see it so differently. I love it either way. lol. Thank you for your tips and showing exactly how you get your perfect points. Thank you, also, for joining the B&W blog hop. Great post!

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  20. CarlaJanuary 23, 2019 at 10:26 AM

    I forgot -I like the teal color in the flange of the quilt you showed. I would go that direction unless it's for Valentine's day, then I would go with red. lol

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  21. Lori SmanskiJanuary 23, 2019 at 11:11 AM

    Your quilts are gorgeous. I love the pop of color. For me, I think i would add purple. Thanks for inspiring. quilting dash lady at comcast dot net

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  22. Rozz01January 23, 2019 at 11:13 AM

    Both quilts have eye appeal and I suggest a red flange.

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  23. CalicojoanJanuary 23, 2019 at 11:37 AM

    At first glance I thought I saw bow ties. What a fun design. Very inspiring for sure!

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  24. works4meJanuary 23, 2019 at 11:39 AM

    What a great quilt. Thanks for the tips on perfect points. I think I would do a hot pink flange since you used my first choice, teal, in the previous one. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  25. VasudhaJanuary 23, 2019 at 11:41 AM

    You have such a varied and interesting B&W stash. Love both the quilts and the pictures in snow!

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  26. ShirleyCJanuary 23, 2019 at 12:27 PM

    That's a great quilt! I've always loved lime green with black and white, but I haven't made anything.

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  27. SusanJanuary 23, 2019 at 12:34 PM

    Love both quilts - well done!

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  28. Tami Von ZalezJanuary 23, 2019 at 12:57 PM

    I have a black and white stash but am still decided what it should be. I also have some black and white and pink so that may be my splash of color.

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  29. Linda SwanekampJanuary 23, 2019 at 12:57 PM

    Black and whites can be so dramatic and graphic. Terrific quilt!

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  30. The Joyful QuilterJanuary 23, 2019 at 1:21 PM

    Thanks for sharing your wonderful quilts with the Black and White Blog Hop. LOVE the simple POP! of color on the binding of the second quilt!! Not sure I would ever have thought to add that, but it worked SEW well.

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  31. Mary AnnJanuary 23, 2019 at 2:02 PM

    Love that quilt. Keeping the points sharp really makes a difference. I have to admit I am not as good about it as I should be. :( I love the second quilt two and I love a nice strong, bright yellow with black and white. A touch of sunshine on a cloudy day . :) Thanks for sharing with us today.

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  32. Quilting TangentJanuary 23, 2019 at 2:19 PM

    Orange would look nice. Pretty throw. 24Tangent@gmail.com

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  33. Nancy A: rangerer@sbcglobal.netJanuary 23, 2019 at 3:38 PM

    both your quilts are great. Yellow or orange might be great for a flange. Actually all the colors would look great with black and white.

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  34. Donna HJanuary 23, 2019 at 4:15 PM

    I like red with my black and White , anything would work they are beautiful quilts.
    dhawley@execulink.com

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  35. JanaramaJanuary 23, 2019 at 4:38 PM

    Great tips ... thank you for sharing! Both of your quilts are beautiful. Can't go wrong with anything made in black and white. A chartreuse flange would really add a pop of color to the next black and white quilt.

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  36. thatfabricfeeling.wordpress.comJanuary 23, 2019 at 4:48 PM

    Lovely quilts!! You really do have a knack for black and white. I would love to see a bright blue turquoise or purple splash to the next quilt. However, you keep doing it anyway you like as you seem to be having so much fun!

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  37. barbara woodsJanuary 23, 2019 at 4:51 PM

    love yours

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  38. SandyzooJanuary 23, 2019 at 4:56 PM

    I love a pop of red with black and white. I know it’s done a lot but it still looks great

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  39. SewgirlJanuary 23, 2019 at 5:14 PM

    Beautiful quilt! I always love a pop of red, but shocking pink is always fun and unexpected!

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  40. Brenda @ Songbird DesignsJanuary 23, 2019 at 5:33 PM

    Joanne, your quilts are beautiful! I really like the flange added in the second one! Thanks for sharing!

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  41. TuridJanuary 23, 2019 at 5:42 PM

    Thanks for that great pattern. Beautiful quilts. I love red with those black and white quilts.

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  42. Carol AndrewsJanuary 23, 2019 at 6:14 PM

    What a great pattern idea. I love black and white quilts. For your next one what about a bright purple, teal or orange pop of color? I seem to be hooked on those 3 colours right now 🥴Must be the quilts and bags I’m working on!
    Carol Andrews
    QuiltSchmilt@gmail.com
    https://quiltschmilt.wordpress.com/

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  43. Sharon AuroraJanuary 23, 2019 at 9:16 PM

    Beautiful quilt. I think the color to add is yellow.

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  44. Susan McCormickJanuary 23, 2019 at 9:52 PM

    I think red would look great against the blacks/whites

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  45. tink's momJanuary 23, 2019 at 10:04 PM

    I am partial to red with black and white. Love both of the quilts you included especially the barbed wire.

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  46. Farm QuilterJanuary 23, 2019 at 10:22 PM

    How about acid green or neon orange?? Neither is in my comfort zone but for a flange to pop on a black and white quilt, they would be perfect! I love your "Barbed Wire" pattern and definitely want to make one...NOW!!

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  47. PattiJanuary 23, 2019 at 11:05 PM

    Right now I am working on a quilt I call "Black and White Nights" long long story. My quilt will have a little bit of red so I guess that would be a good color for a flange.

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  48. @lutzcatsJanuary 23, 2019 at 11:14 PM

    Purple! I just did a flange binding for the first time, it was purple outside and lime in.

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  49. Vicki HJanuary 23, 2019 at 11:33 PM

    I would be partial to red with black and white.

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  50. GranChrisJanuary 24, 2019 at 12:04 AM

    It needs a pop so pick what you like. Red, orange, green personally even a rainbow or an ombre would work.

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  51. SuzeJanuary 24, 2019 at 12:23 AM

    First, I'd love to win the charm squares. I have never used charm squares yet at age 66. I know that hard to believe. I want to make two Village quilts and the pattern calls for charm squares. So, I image I'll use some as well as craps and lots of snippets of yardage. I normally would say that I would automatically say "blue" for a flange. However, I think yellow would really pop with the black and white and make a wonderful pop. Of course, red is also a great pop with black and white. You mentioned that you used gray for a backing. Isn't gray the marriage of black and white? I'd call that a win/win. Thanks for joining the hop and sharing your wonderful projects.

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  52. NancyJanuary 24, 2019 at 12:46 AM

    What a great design in your quilt! The tips will be helpful. I’m thinking fushia on the edges.

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  53. BethJanuary 24, 2019 at 1:23 AM

    Forest green would be my choice, I think.
    Thanks for the tutorial; your point about watching so that the points aren't cut off is well-taken.
    wordygirl at earthlink dot net

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  54. D.L. AustinJanuary 24, 2019 at 4:54 AM

    Beautiful quikts. Thanks for the tip on getting the HST points to pop.

    Blue is my go to color, however, I'm my brain is on the other side of the color wheel this morning. I am thinking Coral would be lovely with Black and White.
    i

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  55. DelaineJanuary 24, 2019 at 7:14 AM

    Thank you for the tip on sewing perfect points. I have always loved a touch of red in black and white quilts. Thanks!

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  56. Anita Jackson @ Domestic FelicityJanuary 24, 2019 at 8:29 AM

    Turquoise is a fantastic spring/summer color if you decide to make another black and white soon!

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  57. SusanJanuary 24, 2019 at 9:31 AM

    I didn't see barbed wire until you mentioned it. For some reason I am thinking yellow as the flange. But also rainbow.

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  58. Jane HolbrookJanuary 24, 2019 at 1:27 PM

    Your tutorial is well written and easy to follow. Crisp points are nice. I love yellw with B & W, and thank you for the generous giveaway!

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  59. Mindy SebastianJanuary 24, 2019 at 2:56 PM

    In the blog-hop I saw someone with a background of teal and thought that combination was beautiful. I see you've done many colors, but not that one!

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  60. JayneJanuary 24, 2019 at 4:25 PM

    I would have to choose a lime green. I love the barbed wire effect of your quilt. Thank you for a great giveaway

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  61. SusanJanuary 25, 2019 at 12:28 AM

    RED

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  62. DeonnJanuary 25, 2019 at 2:00 AM

    Sos, that's a neat pattern - and thanks for showing us the tutorial of how to put it together so it matches every time! Beautiful. I like a little red with my black and white. Or hot pink. Or lime green, or periwinkle blue.

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  63. SharonJanuary 25, 2019 at 2:26 PM

    Nice! I've used up most of my black & white stash, so it must be time to start collecting again. Thanks for sharing!

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  64. MichelleJanuary 30, 2019 at 11:02 PM

    Beautiful design and thanks so much for the tips.

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