How would you set these antique candle wick blocks?

**Cogito** · 02-13-2015, 10:40 AM

My neighbor gave me these blocks several years ago after her mother (age 93) passed away. I would like to put them together into a top and present them back to my neighbor who does not sew. There are 12 blocks each approx. 11x17 with plenty of room to trim down to ensure consistent sized blocks. Each one is different and her work is quite nice! These were pre-printed as I can still see the printed design in some areas. They were sewn on nice weight muslin. Obviously there are not enough to make something to fit on a bed. I would like to either make a wall hanging or to drape on a chair, etc. she loves decorating her home for different holidays, etc. any suggestions appreciated.

**IrishgalfromNJ** · 02-13-2015, 11:04 AM

Ooooh, they are super pretty. I think they would look really nice set on point with solid blocks of a pretty pastel color separating them. Have fun creating your masterpiece.

**Cogito** · 02-13-2015, 12:11 PM

I should have also asked....should I cut them square or leave as rectangle? I thought it was interesting that they were 11x17 rather than square....

**paoberle** · 02-14-2015, 04:40 AM

Originally Posted by Cogito

I should have also asked....should I cut them square or leave as rectangle? I thought it was interesting that they were 11x17 rather than square....

I would square the blocks if they were mine. If the material seems fragile is any way, you can stabilize them using iron-on interfacing. Add some sashing and borders using colors your neighbor likes. You can get clues from her home and her clothes. You should be able to make at least a large lap size quilt. They are beautiful.

**PenniF** · 02-15-2015, 09:15 PM

Originally Posted by Cogito

I should have also asked....should I cut them square or leave as rectangle? I thought it was interesting that they were 11x17 rather than square....

Not so surprising really.....i remember when most cotton fabrics used to come 35-36 inches wide....she probably just cut it in half width-wise.

Cogito.....These are such a treasure....all the very best of luck with whatever you decide - i'm sure she will be thrilled - i certainly would be.

**QuiltnNan** · 02-13-2015, 12:25 PM

those are beautiful... i'd sash them in your friend's favorite color, or mom's fav if known.

**quilt addict** · 02-13-2015, 12:27 PM

Those look very nice. What is your friends décor like? I was thinking maybe set with various shades of neutrals. I am thinking something very soft.

**Crqltr** · 02-13-2015, 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by quilt addict

Those look very nice. What is your friends décor like? I was thinking maybe set with various shades of neutrals. I am thinking something very soft.

Totally agree, beautiful blocks.

**Irishrose2** · 02-13-2015, 01:42 PM

I did a wallhanging to sell at our church bazaar with candlewicked squares. Probably 12" square. I used an old fashioned pink/blue calico for the sashing and trimmed it with wide cotton lace. I dropped it off at 9:00 and it sold at 9:15, so someone liked it. I did not use an on point setting as some of the squares were directional and I had no matching muslin for the setting triangles.

**HouseDragon** · 02-13-2015, 01:51 PM

How 'bout sashing them with a neutral and sewing them two side-by-side to make a table runner which could also be a wallhanging.

In any case, they are lovely and you are a sweetie to make them into something to thrill your neighbour's heart.

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