I sewed a LOT of 2.5" strips to make 9 patch blocks for crib quilts. The orange 9 patch was the first one. For the 2nd and 3rd quilts, I actually used a pattern!
I recently purchased the book Scrap School by Lissa Alexander and decided to make a smaller version of the County Fair quilt. I had already made the 9 patches using 2.5" squares.
I certainly wasn't going to take these rows apart to trim the sashing so I improvised and finished the flimsy. It measures 35.5" by 47".
I was digging around in a box and found some older fabric that needs to be used for borders.
This little quilt measures 45" by 53".
Now I have 3 more little quilts to quilt this winter. I'm done piecing 9 patches for awhile.
After I clean up the sewing room, I'm going to trim the applique center for Lady Jane and see how long it takes to piece this flimsy. My 100 days are going fast!
Linking to To Do Tuesday, Stitch Sew & Show, Wednesday Wait Loss, Put Your Foot Down, Needle & Thread Thursday, Oh Scrap
19 comments:
Love these cute quilt tops - each is so special! Beautiful colours in each. I too struggle with 'on point' quilts - and will often insert one or more occasionally, then quickly go back to 'regular' placements :)!
I love that scrap quilt book you got! Just not enough hours in the day though it seems!!!
I love all 3 quilts and agree with all your decisions on these!! They are each different yet Sumilar! What other quilts in that book do u wanna make?
My scrap school book is hiding somewhere. I really like the look of a simple 9 patch
Simple nine patch blocks are so versatile. You made beautiful quilts with them, Gretchen!
I like all of the quilts -
There are several quilts in this book I would like to make. I think these quilts look so cute since I used a lot of 30's fabrics. They are so bright! I've put the book away for now though. I'm going to concentrate on the 3 quilts I want to have sewn into flimsys before the end of the year.
Haha on being done with County Fair! :D Those quilts turned out really cute though. I'm eyeing the Oh Scrap! book by Lissa Alexander right now, but I might have a look at Scrap School instead.
Thanks for linking up to To Do Tuesday. :)
The beauty of a white background. It all blends, no matter any issues! Yes, that is a good book!
Those are great little quilts, Gretchen! I've seen that book recommended on other blogs, and it looks like a good one. Glad you figured out the issue with the first quilt.
Good to hear that it’s ok to “adjust” the pattern when there is an “oops”! I'm a novice at on point! I might have given up! Thanks for the reminder!
Lol , Gretchen. I got tickled at reading your post because you sound so much like me. Making adjustments as you go - Your quilts look fabulous!!!! Happy quilting.
Oh they all look lovely......
That is so frustrating when you think you now exactly what you need to do only to discover... But hey, you now have 3 great quilts and your scrap pile is shrinking. Thank you for linking up to Put your foot down. The border fabric looks like it was meant to be.
All three quilts turned out so cute, Gretchen! (Thanks for the reminder that I need to check on my book order, as my copy of Scrap School hasn't arrived.)
They call it the humble nine-patch but gosh, there's nothing humble about these quilts! They are just wonderful. I like the sashing size on the first one best. To my eyes it gives just enough space for each block to shine on its own. But, of course, if I weren't comparing.... All three quilts are wonderful.
It's frustrating when sizes don't work out but you fixed the probably beautifully on the second quilt. Will you quilt them by hand or by machine?
I love 9-patch quilts, and these are wonderful!
I am always in awe of your quilty accomplishments. Your work is so inspiring, even those you call "humble quilts." Thank you for linking up each week with my little sewing circle of friends ... :) Pat
What sweet little quilts! They are going to make some children very happy. What a generous soul you are! Thanks for sharing on Wednesday Wait Loss.
your job is so nice.
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