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sewingsuz 05-05-2017 03:23 PM

2 1/2 inch christmas fabric squares.
 
I have a bunch. Any suggestions for a xmas quilt?

nativetexan 05-05-2017 03:30 PM

well there are blocks made with 2 1/2 inch squares that are christmas trees,or could make rail fence style with the colors,or make nine patch blks and place them on point to make table runners, etc.

sewingitalltogether 05-05-2017 04:18 PM

Oh, scrappy trips around. Pattern from www.Quiltville.com.

Boston1954 05-05-2017 04:20 PM

Holiday placemats and a centerpiece to match them.

sewbizgirl 05-05-2017 05:18 PM

Use them to frame larger squares of fabrics. I also really love the granny square type blocks, but you would need some multiples of each print you have.
https://www.google.com/search?q=gran...w=1366&bih=634
See? Aren't they PRETTY? I think they would be awesome done in Christmas prints, especially small ones.

quiltingcandy 05-05-2017 05:28 PM

For me it would be an Irish Chain.

AVFD215 05-05-2017 07:42 PM

I just made a tree skirt. Or maybe a table centerpiece.
Enjoy your project.

NZquilter 05-05-2017 10:48 PM


Originally Posted by quiltingcandy (Post 7818138)
For me it would be an Irish Chain.

I think that's what I would do too. Irish Chain is my go to pattern for scraps. Can't wait to see what you end up making, btw!

Battle Axe 05-07-2017 02:16 AM

I'm doing "Piecing the Past" block of the week. I'm cutting a lot of 2 1/2 inch squares.

Marcia

Rondie 05-07-2017 03:13 AM


Originally Posted by sewingsuz (Post 7818087)
I have a bunch. Any suggestions for a xmas quilt?

I like Sunny Skies. I use Missouri Star Quilt tutorial. It is easy to enlarge the quilt size. Plus there is a secondary pattern that pops up!

Karamarie 05-07-2017 03:55 AM

sewingsuz - I also have Christmas fabric that I want to use. I'm thinking of sewing my Christmas 2 1/2" squares together (scrappy) and then cutting different Christmas shapes (trees, bells, stars, etc) out of solid colors and then randomly appliqué them onto the top of the quilt.

celwood 05-07-2017 04:12 AM

I would make table runners and placemats. I like to keep the runners and placemats on my dining room table during the Christmas season

Wanabee Quiltin 05-07-2017 04:49 AM

How about a triple or double Irish Chain, they make gorgeous quilts.

Gannyrosie 05-07-2017 05:00 AM

I would probably do some kind of star pattern. Or even use them for geese's with stars randomly. I like scrappy

madamekelly 05-07-2017 12:44 PM

I saw a scrappy triple Irish chain with a light background recently that would look wonderful in your Christmas fabric.

joyce888 05-07-2017 01:04 PM

I think the suggestion of Irish Chain would be pretty.

toverly 05-07-2017 02:11 PM

I'm hooked on Mondo Bags, they use 192 squares. It's been a great stash buster. You could make Christmas gifts.

Irishrose2 05-07-2017 07:49 PM

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Quiltville 'Fourth of July' used a lot of 2 1/2" squares with a [ATTACH=CONFIG]572729[/ATTACH]background fabric and two other colors(these could be scrappy, too, as long as you choose darker squares. Google Quiltville Fourth of July and look at the blue one). You could use more by making them part of the border, too.

WMUTeach 05-08-2017 04:09 AM


Originally Posted by sewingsuz (Post 7818087)
I have a bunch. Any suggestions for a xmas quilt?

there is a Birthday swap group on this site. Go to that and look at some of the work the participants have done. Good examples this year and last year too. Arkansas crossroads is one idea and a site named Wedding Dress Blue also has LOTs of ideas for 2.5 inch squares.

lynn_z 05-11-2017 07:58 AM

I made several with 9 patch blocks with same size large print squares. Raggedy Ann & Andy decorating the tree, Santas, etc...super fast and easy.


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