Last week I showed you the two compassion quilts that were made from the 'ugly' blocks which actually turned out pretty. I decided to finish the blocks that were made from the 2" box. Most of them were already made, just needed to sew them together. These fabrics I like so much better than the 2.5" squares.
I had planned to just make simple patchwork quilts again, like I did with the first two quilts but then changed my mind. While I was looking at the stack of quilts that Koka Quilts just got back from her long arm quilter, one jumped out at me. It contained 6" finished 9-patch blocks with alternate star blocks. I have some unused star blocks that finish at 6" also.
I went with that idea and I love this quilt!
This quilt finishes at 58" by 70".
I used every single star, no leftovers to go back into the orphan box.
I did have to rearrange several times to figure out the correct arrangement but it was fun.
For the second quilt, the blocks were sewn into a simple patchwork quilt.
If I did the math correctly, this flimsy contains 1640 1.5" finished squares.
These two quilts made a definite dent in the 2" square box.
Both flimsies have the same border fabric, it's leftover from another quilt.
These flimsies will be quilted sometime next spring then donated.
So, what's next? I pulled a bunch of orphan blocks to arrange on the display floor. Nothing is going to happen immediately, I need to let the ideas germinate awhile.
The center 9 blocks finish at 12" while the top and bottom blocks finish at 10". The little 9 patches finish at 4.5". There are 22 of them, 11 for each side. This quilt is definitely going to require math. 😔
Linking to To Do Tuesday, Wednesday Wait Loss, Needle & Thread Thursday, Put Your Foot Down, Free Motion Mavericks, TGIFF!, Finished or Not Friday, Off the Wall Friday, Beauty Pageant, Patchwork & Quilts
31 comments:
They are both gorgeous. I love "ugly" fabrics! The placement of the stars on the first quilt really makes it dance. Great finishes!
ooh that scrappy ticks all my boxes....gorgeous
What pretty quilts, and great use of the orphan stars! Amazing how many little pieces went into the patchwork. That is going to be a pretty quilt with the orphans. Maybe the light blue or one of the other blues for cornerstones?
You did a great job on hiding the ugly cause I don't see it& I have my glasses on 🤣they turned out beautiful!
Both of these quilts look beautiful! I especially like the stars among the squares. They make the quilt especially sparkly.
Both of these are great donation quilts.
There is nothing better than a scrappy quilt imo!! And the stars make that first quilt shine! And with the orphan blocks, I’d stay with a white/cream for the sassing, but you have a better eye than me for choosing fabrics!
It is always a treat to visit here...this scrappy quilt is beautiful in every way. You have such a gift for using those orphan blocks and blending them to make beauty!
The yellow fabric is leftover from other projects. I'm trying to combine using leftover fabrics from the stash with orphan blocks. I have to think about it awhile.
Love the scrappy quilts! Especially love the print border on the second one! I would have put a boring solid color as the border. I will have to remember next time to use a print. Thanks for the inspiration. Quilt math and I don’t mix well. Luckily my husband is a numbers guy so he figures out the math for me.
Love the idea of combining the patch blocks with the stars! The result is so lovely. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2025/09/02/wednesday-wait-loss-448
The nine patches and stars look so pretty together.
They are both gorgeous.
Must have been your post I seen last week.....now I'm hand sewing my 2 1/2 inch squares
Two great flimsies - the stars were a great addition. xx
I can definitely see why you would have a nice dent in the 2" bin after those lovely quilts, that star one really speaks to me!
So many pieces. They look so cheery.
Two delightful quilts.
Oh wow, Gretchen! You whipped those quilts together in no time. Love the pretty border fabric that you used as well. Such lovely blocks on your design floor too. I look forward to seeing them move forward in the future. Have a blessed day. Hugs.
Wonderful scrappy love. The little stars are a great addition.
So very pretty!!
hugs
Donna
When first looking at the quilt I thought "what a lovely blue and yellow quilt". I agree with Linda, blue cornerstones would compliment this arrangement.
What a great way to use those star blocks! Wahoo . ..two lovely flimsies! I like the brighter yellow fabric for sashing and blue cornerstones would work well. You are adept at giving those orphans a home!
These are awesome!! I love that one with the stars - its so pretty!!!!
I love "simple squares" quilts like these and the added stars really shine (pun intended)! Let those orphan blocks simmer a bit, they will eventually tell you what direction they want to go in, LOL!
Well done using up all those “leftovers” to make two beautiful quilts. I have a box of 2.5” squares that never seems to deplete despite my best efforts to use them up. Maybe I just need to make a really big quilt or two! I love the way the orphan blocks on your design floor are playing with each other. Gail at the cozy quilter
I love both but that star one is so fun! The colors are work well together! That patchwork one is cute too!
Wonderful quilts! I love your creative use of the stars! Both quilt tops are beautiful, and the border is lovely and sweet. Your display floor looks great with these orphan blocks, it's going to be fun to mix them all! Thank you for sharing and linking up.
Wow, the star quilt is beautiful... a dream. I'm thrilled.
1640 squares - the second one is beautiful too.
Have fun choosing - if you want to use the yellow, you could also incorporate it as a stripe across the entire top and maybe not include any corner stones at all.
Otherwise, a light color from the quilt would also work great, beige, white, maybe the light blue. Have fun. Good things take time.
Hug - thanks for your question, it's fun to think about it.
Such scrappy joy! Math and coping strips/blocks may be. I suggest orange (to go with yellow) or turquoise/green to harmonize with the blocks.
I love the two flimsies that you finished. Yes, the pretty blocks that you laid out are definitely going to require math. I like the yellow as sashing.
Hi Gretchen, what a great way to make a slightly different block quilt, by adding those orphan star blocks. Both of your quilts are lovely. Thanks so much for linking up to FM Mavericks! Happy stitching.
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