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sarahrachel 02-05-2012 09:56 AM

Patterns with 1 1/2 inch squares
 
When I started trimming all my scraps down so they were in usable pieces, I ended up cutting a lot of 1 1/2 inch squares. I started using them in a Jacob's ladder intending on using all of the little pieces up but now about halfway done with the top, I realized I have about 5 or 6 times the amount of squares to finish the quilt. Does anyone know of any patterns these little squares could be used in because I'm not going to throw them out.

joyce888 02-05-2012 10:28 AM

What about the postage stamp quilt; I believe it takes 1 1/2" squares.

ptquilts 02-05-2012 10:29 AM

Postage Stamp quilts are nice.

Feathers-N-Fur 02-05-2012 10:38 AM

http://quiltinaday.com/theater/count...ntryfair7.html

This video shows how to use 1.5" pieces to make a quilt from cross stitch patterns. I'm working on a rat one for my SIL.

pacquilter 02-05-2012 12:06 PM

You can always use them to make a nice border.

auntpiggylpn 02-05-2012 04:29 PM


Originally Posted by Feathers-N-Fur (Post 4945080)
http://quiltinaday.com/theater/count...ntryfair7.html

This video shows how to use 1.5" pieces to make a quilt from cross stitch patterns. I'm working on a rat one for my SIL.

Thanks for that link! It is an interesting technique that I have often thought about but didn't know if it was possible! Bookmarked it!

GrannieAnnie 02-05-2012 04:56 PM


Originally Posted by sarahrachel (Post 4944959)
When I started trimming all my scraps down so they were in usable pieces, I ended up cutting a lot of 1 1/2 inch squares. I started using them in a Jacob's ladder intending on using all of the little pieces up but now about halfway done with the top, I realized I have about 5 or 6 times the amount of squares to finish the quilt. Does anyone know of any patterns these little squares could be used in because I'm not going to throw them out.

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