I decided this month to work on my Gum Wrapper Chain quilt I started way back in 2022. It fits the theme "itty bits, fiddly bits" in my sewing space this month to move UFOs forward.
It was originally inspired by a postage stamp quilt I saw at the Q Is For Quilter blog.
Well, I finished my first of six "panels" - 9.5 x 72 inches unfinished.
Then I started on the other five panels that I need. When all six panels are sewn together it will make for a quilt around 54 x 72 inches.
And sew on...
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Wow! This one sure does qualify for itty bits & fiddly bits…..and will look amazing when finished.
ReplyDeleteI really shouldn't open my ph before coffee!,I thought you were going to show us how to make the gum wrapper we use to make with gum wrappers way back in the day 🤣 what a cute name for this quilt,its looking amazing!
ReplyDeleteThat definitely make me think of those gum wrapper chains! Wow!
ReplyDeleteWOW--this is amazing, Cathy!! I used to do postage stamps back in the day, too. I still like working with squares...great setting on this ; I checked "Q is for Quilting"'s pix--really neat..thanks for sharing hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteI like the black/white edges to contain the scrappy squares. Bonnie Hunter published this pattern--I think it made it into one of her books. I made a smaller version (same size squares but shorter rows) some years ago. What I learned was that those edge triangles need to be QSTs -- I used HSTs and even with those small pieces there was bias to ease in.
ReplyDeleteA nice project. Such tiny squares. I have made one similar to this - my columns were not quite as wide.
ReplyDeletewhat size are the squares - I love it
ReplyDeleteThis is a fiddly one for sure! Love it! You take me back to the days of making gum wrapper chains with my sisters. We had some very long chains, and a whole lotta friendly competition scavenging for wrappers! :)
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt, Cathy! It brings back many memories of making actual gum wrapper chains in my long ago school day! LOL Love it. So pretty and colorful. Thanks for sharing with us at Monday Musings. Have a great weekend.
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