Pattern for for 8" squares
01-31-2023, 05:40 PM
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Pattern for for 8" squares
I'm in SO much trouble. Trying to use up stash but at PL gathering there was a pile, large pile, of 8" blocks. No one was taking them so I did.
So my problem is I don't have ANY IDEA what block would work. I'd hate to cut them down but if I have to l will. Prints, solids, tone on tone. Collection is lot of duplicated blocks...like 10 for some of the patterns. Trying to make quilts for boys and these fabrics may be perfect.
Can any of you guys lend me a hand?
So my problem is I don't have ANY IDEA what block would work. I'd hate to cut them down but if I have to l will. Prints, solids, tone on tone. Collection is lot of duplicated blocks...like 10 for some of the patterns. Trying to make quilts for boys and these fabrics may be perfect.
Can any of you guys lend me a hand?
01-31-2023, 05:56 PM
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What a winfall! That's the sort of thing my dreams are made of. :-)
Maybe a disappearing 9-patch with a bold solid (not necessarily white/cream although that is always okay)? Pinwheels or hourglasses? Your blocks are pretty big, but even just a narrow sashing and cornerstones can be effective. Including a couple of pictures - not sure how close they'll be to what you have available, but both were made with "found" fabrics (not specifically purchased for a project). My 9P was made with 5" squares, I think, and the other one is 7" squares, I believe.
P.S. Elainecovid beat me to the idea while I was looking for a picture! Great minds think alike. :-)
Maybe a disappearing 9-patch with a bold solid (not necessarily white/cream although that is always okay)? Pinwheels or hourglasses? Your blocks are pretty big, but even just a narrow sashing and cornerstones can be effective. Including a couple of pictures - not sure how close they'll be to what you have available, but both were made with "found" fabrics (not specifically purchased for a project). My 9P was made with 5" squares, I think, and the other one is 7" squares, I believe.
P.S. Elainecovid beat me to the idea while I was looking for a picture! Great minds think alike. :-)
Last edited by Gemm; 01-31-2023 at 05:57 PM. Reason: added P.S.
02-01-2023, 02:20 AM
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I would recommend Great Frame Up pattern. (available on Etsy. ).
https://www.etsy.com/listing/5736502...search_click=1
I have made this pattern more than once. It’s well written. You will not need to cut your 8” squares.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/5736502...search_click=1
I have made this pattern more than once. It’s well written. You will not need to cut your 8” squares.
Last edited by JenniePenny; 02-01-2023 at 02:21 AM. Reason: Add info about 8” squares
02-01-2023, 03:39 AM
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Julienm1, if these were in my stash, I would turn them into HSTs using a coordinating a single coordinating solid. You will double what leaves your stash and perhaps make two PL quilts! But on the other hand you have lots of good suggestions from others here. Sew on my, PL friend, sew on!
02-01-2023, 05:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Julienm1
I'm in SO much trouble. Trying to use up stash but at PL gathering there was a pile, large pile, of 8" blocks. No one was taking them so I did.
So my problem is I don't have ANY IDEA what block would work. I'd hate to cut them down but if I have to l will. Prints, solids, tone on tone. Collection is lot of duplicated blocks...like 10 for some of the patterns. Trying to make quilts for boys and these fabrics may be perfect.
Can any of you guys lend me a hand?
So my problem is I don't have ANY IDEA what block would work. I'd hate to cut them down but if I have to l will. Prints, solids, tone on tone. Collection is lot of duplicated blocks...like 10 for some of the patterns. Trying to make quilts for boys and these fabrics may be perfect.
Can any of you guys lend me a hand?
02-01-2023, 05:41 AM
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Originally Posted by JenniePenny
I would recommend Great Frame Up pattern. (available on Etsy. ).
https://www.etsy.com/listing/5736502...search_click=1
I have made this pattern more than once. It’s well written. You will not need to cut your 8” squares.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/5736502...search_click=1
I have made this pattern more than once. It’s well written. You will not need to cut your 8” squares.
02-01-2023, 06:38 AM
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This pattern uses 10“ squares but could easily be adjusted to use 8” squares
https://www.devotedquilter.com/2023/01/switched.html
https://www.devotedquilter.com/2023/01/switched.html
02-01-2023, 07:55 AM
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Thimble if I was having a contest, you would win. I'm going to use your pattern but add one more "bar" across the top. So easy. So fast and no fab waste. https://www.devotedquilter.com/2023/01/switched.html TYSM!!!
