need help with two inch squares
 

Years ago I saw a posting about sewing two inch squares. Something about laying out your squares fusing them to something and sewing them in rows instead of sewing each little tiny square. I Hope someone remembers this and can direct me to the link.

Yes there is a printed interfacing for that. I have never used it, wonder how the bulk factor is.......why not simply sew into blocks then join the larger blocks together.

there was a post about that not long ago

I wont be giving you a answer about fusing. I had tons/bunches of 2'' sqs also. I just sewed them into a 4 patch, and sewed triangles on the 4 sides. Put them on point. It turned out nice. Sorry for not the correct answer.

I think what you are describing are the pre-printed interfacings. There are several sources for them, but this is one page that has the interfacings – scroll down a little to see the panels that are grids with squares:
http://www.ericas.com/quilting/printedinterfacing.htm

And this is the page with the patterns and books:
http://www.ericas.com/quilting/scraptherapy.htm

Here is another source:
http://hummingbird-highway.com/patte...p-grid-2-pack/

Here is a description of how to use the interfacing:
The ScrapTherapy Small Scrap Grid makes sewing 2" scraps easy and accurate. Use the grid lines to arrange the scraps, then fuse the scraps to the light weight interfacing, then fold on the lines and sew the seam allowance.

Hope this helps!

google this stuff i think it is what you want Cotswold Quilt Fuse Fusible Nonwoven Layout Grid 48"X36" 5520 (2-Pack)

I did exactly what you are talking about when I made watercolor wall hangings. It's an awesome way to handle small squares. Lay some out onto the gridded fusible, fuse with an iron, and repeat until the entire quilt top is fused. Fold and sew each seam in one direction (horizontally or vertically). The top gets really funny looking when it's been shrunk all in one dimension! Then you need to clip with scissors on the backside at each intersection so you will be able to fold and sew again in the other direction. That's all there is to it. It's really a great way to go!

Doesn't the quilt feel stiff? This sounds easy but I would worry about the feel of the quilt. Wall hangings it won't matter.

it's a very soft and thin interfacing.

I used that process - without the interfacing - for a watercolor quilt a number of years ago. I did not want the bulk of the interfacing as I was hand quilting. I don't know that not using the fusible interfacing was any less tedious than using it. The quilt turned out really well - even if I do say so myself - but definitely a tricky process turning the various pieces to get the effect that you want.

I made a backing for a Christmas wall hanging with this two years ago. I have not completed the project yet as in my mind the seams were way too bulky on the back and the pieces which were to go onto the wall hanging were fusible. I am concerned that when I put the fusible applique on the front that they would not adhere well with the lumpy back. .... Just my observations.

I have made Mondo and Midi bags that have the interfacing in the pattern. A great way for all the seams to match. The bags are nice too.

You can get that from Quiltsmart. They carry a lot of patterns using this method. Here is the link to the 2" interfacing
http://www.quiltsmart.com/khxc/index...erfacing_water

I've done a few quilts like this. You can always use the same process, but break the quilt down into 1/4's so you aren't dealing with a super big piece of interfacing with your squares fused on. Then, sew the 1/4's together. Less seams to match up! Works great.

is this what you are talking about http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ng-6zu9pbtY

Here's another brand, they also have this for 'on point' patterns
http://www.pellonprojects.com/produc...quilters-grid/

here's a tutorial
http://www.ohfransson.com/oh_fransso...he-block-.html

I forgot all about that stuff... Thanks for the reminder to go look for it and try it out..

never heard of the stuff, but i could see where it could be a real help as i try to do a 8bit mario block and a link block from nintendo.

It was a fun process, but I did find it quite bulky. My project used a panel in the center with a wide border made up of 8 rows of 2" squares. When quilting it with my long arm machine, I chose to only quilt on the panel. The end result was not my favorite.

Pellon has this very light weight fusable grid and I have used it several times for single quilt blocks or small projects. I very much like it; it makes a tedious process easy. The piece is slight stiffer than without the fusable, but not problematic for quilting. After sewing the rows, I very carefully cut off just a sliver of the folded seam at its edge. Then press all row seams one direction and proceed to sew the seams for columns. After those are finished I also cut a sliver off the edge of the seams and press all column seams one direction. Attached are two doll quilts made using this product. For the first one I made HSTs and fused them to the grid. [ATTACH=CONFIG]457553[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]457554[/ATTACH]

I have bought most all they have on offer and I can say the product was wonderful to use. I have made baby q's with the grid and 2" square method and the little phone bags were great too. I made a whole slew of these for a fundraiser silent auction and they were snapped up right away. Good people to deal with and good product on offer. Big thumbs up for them.

I also did a watercolor quilt with the fusible interfacing. It came out okay, but it gummed up my machine. Since then I haven't tried another.

I've done a few. i really enjoyed them. I have the books Dina Pappas published. Not sure if they are still available. her instructions are easy to follow.

I made a quilt using that method and it turned out quite well