Once in a blue moon I have fabric that I just know right from the bat how to use. Happy Mochi Yum Yum is one of those fabrics.

So rather than dither on about how to use my French fabrics or the yummy retro ones, I’m making zig-zags with Happy Mochi.

I actually had a free pattern from the fabric company for said zig-zags, but when I looked at it, I discovered that it’s huge (8in x 4in) bricks that make up the zig-zags. Not for me I’m afraid….

So I cut out 3 in squares, drew a line down the middle and did 1/4 in. seams either side of the line. Once sewn, the squares come out at 2 inches….which does of course mean that this quilt is going to take for ever and a day to make. I really like the little zig-zags though, and that’s really what matters isn’t it? The fabric is fun and the pattern is really a perfect way to use it up!

I’m having a few warping issues – mainly because my machine is being a bit of a madam today and doesn’t like the thread or the fabric or something, so it’s pulling everything a little too tight. I’m working round it, but I think on the next batch I cut I may cut 1/2 larger and then trim everything down so the squares really are square. A bit of a waste of fabric I know, but I think it might make life easier.

I have no idea how big this is going to end up – i’ll just keep going till the fabric or my patience runs out. So far I’m enjoying myself, but I’m not going anywhere fast!!

Helen

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