I recently received a couple of baggies of two inch squares. Plus I had a baggie full of my own. Yes, sir, yes, sir, three bags full.
Decided I might as well do something with them. I'm not sure what the name of this six inch block happens to be but I was inspired by a quilt called Paper Chains at Wedding Dress Blue.
I really like making blocks with lots of smaller pieces. It is very soothing to me to watch the fabrics go by under the needle as I stitch them together.
I've been trying to clean out my 2 inch width scrap bin for a couple of years so now between these blocks and a couple of others I have going as RSC projects I think I will be able to get the job finished sooner rather than (a couple of years) later. (Neutral 2 inch with scraps are in the plastic bag).
And sew on...
What a great way to use up those scrappy squares! I love this and have drawn myself a little diagram to put into my drawer of 3" strips that need to be used up. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteIs this here a way to send you a few pictures of completed tops that you helped inspire? haynesdairy@myfairpoint.net
ReplyDeleteI like where that is headed!!!!
ReplyDeleteYour blocks are beautiful! I am a new follower.
ReplyDeleteSo cute! A brilliant use of 2” squares and 3.5” neutrals. Uh-oh, I feel a squirrel coming on…
ReplyDeleteI like lots of smaller pieces too. I sometimes try to work big, but things never look quite right to me until I cut them down a bit.
ReplyDeleteFor some reason, I love little squares also. They take much longer than bigger pieces, but they make magic. Love the blocks you are making.
ReplyDeleteHow many are in a batch (=to press)?
ReplyDeleteWow I do not recognize that block. That quilt will be beautiful when you get it done.
ReplyDeleteAnother terrific block!
ReplyDeleteI'm a big fan of little pieces, too. That probably explains why I admire the hell out of all your quilts!