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Old 11-06-2012, 07:53 PM
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I am looking for any ideas on great patterns to use all the 2.5" squares that I have cut out of my stash. I made several quilts each year for charity and so I would love some really cool ideas but also simple is good. Thanks so much in advance for any ideas.
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This is a nice quilt...not sure of the size of squares but I am sure you could use 2.5
http://pinterest.com/pin/9992430393376408/
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Old 11-06-2012, 09:13 PM
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How about sorting the squares by color and doing a trip around the world?
I've also seen some great "charm" quilts - essentially a 8 x 8 square with a solid color sashing/framing.[ATTACH=CONFIG]374890[/ATTACH]
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there are some pretty cool ones here, http://carterquilter.wordpress.com/t...quilt-pattern/ I like Sentmental Scraps and Scrappy Happy Nine Patch
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Ooooh, I was just looking through my box of 2.5" squares. This is what I am planning on doing with them. (I think). I am planning on 39 across and 49 down, with borders, possibly 2 or 3 borders. I will wait and see what it turns out like before I decide on the borders. I need to get my black and white squares cut out first, before I can start on it. Although, I guess I can start on it before I cut out the black and white sqaures.
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Old 11-07-2012, 01:52 AM
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Have you looked at Quiltville? Lots of scrappy quilts. The links to free patterns are down a ways on the right.

http://www.quiltville.com/
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If you have enough sets of five, pick a good neutral like Kona White or even Kona Black, and make a bunch of 9 patch units and separate them with sashing.
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Originally Posted by coldquilter View Post
I am looking for any ideas on great patterns to use all the 2.5" squares that I have cut out of my stash. I made several quilts each year for charity and so I would love some really cool ideas but also simple is good. Thanks so much in advance for any ideas.
My fav is Scrappy Trip Around the World. Just the best pattern for 2 1/" strips. It's on Quiltville site. I've made two. One was scrappy the other controlled - love them both.
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Just look at the wonderful quilts that justflyingin made from 2.5 squares

http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...s-t204963.html
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I took a picture of this quilt in a magazine I was reading at the Dr. office. I think it is made with strips but I don't know why you couldn't do it with 2 1/2" squares. I think it would be darling as a scrappy quilt!
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