5" quilt blocks
02-15-2013, 04:29 AM
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Puss in the Corner makes a nice block if you're trying to show off some embroidery. It's pretty easy to do. Just sew a 4 patch with 5" squares, I would put the embroidered square or whatever I was interested in keeping whole in the lower left, the square above and the one to the right should be the same fabric (something that will make a nice frame for the embroidered block), the one on the top right will be the corners. Make a cut 2 1/2" in from the right side of the 4-patch, sew the cut-off piece onto the left side. Then make a 2 1/2" cut down from the top and sew it on to the bottom. That's it. It could be done with almost any size squares, just make your cuts half the size of the original squares of fabric.
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02-15-2013, 05:42 AM
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IMHO Keep it simple! Choose alternating blocks that are not very complicated so they will showcase the applique blocks. Choose coordinating fabrics for the applique blocks and maybe make 4 or 9 patch to showcase the other blocks. Also 5" blocks can be used in any size quilt besides baby. Depends on how many you have. To make quilt bigger add borders!!!!!!!!!!
02-15-2013, 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Jan in VA
Here are some quick ideas for 5" blocks. Any design that is 2 or 4 sections can be done as a 5" block.
A 2 section block will be 2.5" each section; a 4 section block will be 1.25" each section.
Jan in VA
The instructions below should read "each LITTLE square = "
A 2 section block will be 2.5" each section; a 4 section block will be 1.25" each section.
Jan in VA
The instructions below should read "each LITTLE square = "
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02-15-2013, 06:36 AM
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If you want a scrappy heart block, go to about.com and search scrappy heart block. They have a simple one that can be made as a 5" block using 2.5" strips. I made a baby quilt using that block and it was fabulous. I would post a pic if I could.
02-15-2013, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
5" blocks are also called charms or charm squares. If you google patterns for charm square quilts there are lots out there.
02-15-2013, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Jan in VA
Here are some quick ideas for 5" blocks. Any design that is 2 or 4 sections can be done as a 5" block.
A 2 section block will be 2.5" each section; a 4 section block will be 1.25" each section.
Jan in VA
The instructions below should read "each LITTLE square = "
A 2 section block will be 2.5" each section; a 4 section block will be 1.25" each section.
Jan in VA
The instructions below should read "each LITTLE square = "
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