Tuesday, August 25, 2015

whole lot of squares

Sewing, not just organizing, has been taking place in the quilt lab.  Using antique fabric from my collection, I put together this 16-patch quilt.  It is about 24 inches square. Each small square is 3/4 inch finished. I had found bundles of the black and red fabrics on an antiquing trip--there are two different prints--and I wanted to highlight them in a little quilt.  I originally had a large-scale floral border, but found as I was getting ready to quilt, the floral fabric was weak and would rip when tugged on.  I switched to the red and white geometric and am happy with it.


When I make a quilt like this, I cut many lights and darks for the 16-patches.  I lay them out the way I like and usually have left overs.  
 I made four-patches with the left-over squares and set them with yellow  for a happier look.  I used the same border fabric for both quilts.

I listed several new items in my Etsy shop including these patchwork pillowcases.  Start your collection today!






8 comments:

  1. Both quilts are darling! Good luck with your pillow cases.

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  2. Oh, I love both! Love using leftover blocks and your second quilt is sensational too. I am a sucker for yellow!

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  3. Those little quilts are so cute! You always come up with the best ideas. I saw one again a few days ago in a magazine from a while back, thought I recognized it, and sure enough, when I checked, sure enough it was yours! ---"Love"

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  4. Those little quilts are so cute! You always come up with the best ideas. I saw one again a few days ago in a magazine from a while back, thought I recognized it, and sure enough, when I checked, sure enough it was yours! ---"Love"

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  5. Great mini quilts. Lucky people who got the pillow cases!

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  6. Wow, lots of work, but those little quilts are beautiful!

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