Valentine Candy
 

I always cut up my leftover fabrics into 2.5" (candy) squares, and I like to think up ways to use them.

It has been fun participating in some "candy" swaps to get thousands of different fabrics. The current swap is in this thread: https://www.quiltingboard.com/member...p-t285320.html. I didn't join this year, but hope to next year if they have it.

SheriR taught us how to make little dresden blocks from "candy" squares in last year's swap. I used them in the top and bottom of this quilt to make it longer. Thank you SheriR! Edit by moderator: SheriR's tut is here: https://www.quiltingboard.com/tutori...g-t300467.html

Since the main blocks are heart shapes, I thought it was appropriate to name the quilt "Valentine Candy."

This is just gorgeous. I am in another swap now but would love to join this next year if it's held.

Beautiful! Almost makes me want to go start cutting all my stash into candy squares .... almost! You have a real work of art there and love the name, too!

Beautiful quilt! Well done!

That is so pretty!

Too cute! Great quilting too.

that is soooo sweeet. love it! great job!

Ditto to what has been said. Is this your pattern? Love the quilting. BrendaK

Beautiful quilt, and love the mini dresdens

I love it! Now I want to go cut up all my jelly roll strips.

Thanks! :) Yes it is my pattern... I was thinking about doing a tutorial on the Valentine Candy block if there was interest.

Mucho, lots, oodles, many, plethora, voluminous amounts of interest :)

Your "Valentine Candy" is lovely eye candy too!! Love the pattern and the quilting! (Would love to see how the mini Dresden's were done!)

Your wish is my command: https://www.quiltingboard.com/tutori...ml#post7937113

Here is a link to what SheriR taught us about making the Dresdens:

https://www.quiltingboard.com/member...274596-25.html

She shared how to do them on posts: 971, 972, 974, 975, 1105, 1106, 1107, and 1108
Edit by moderator: SheriR posted a tut for the candy dresdens here: https://www.quiltingboard.com/tutori...g-t300467.html

Looks lovely on your bed! I never thought about making 2.5 inch squares, may have to rethink that!

What a great quilt!

Not what I expected to see - but very nice!

What a darling quilt! Your little Dresdens are precious. Love the whole thing!

Oh my goodness, this is beautiful. Great job!!!

beautiful work. love the quilting lines.

Beautiful quilt!

Absolutely gorgeous.

Absolutely beautiful, might work with 2-1/2" scraps. I use 2-1/2" scrap strips in other ways.

Gosh JENN, It took me a bit to find these posts and here you have them already!! You're the best. I think it's so cool you used our tutorial on your quilt. The little Dresden's finish your candy quilt so sweetly. Again, great job!

Beautiful quilt.

Beautiful quilt!

I am having trouble finding the posts listed above for making the Dresden block. How do I go about searching for the posts? Thank you!

Great looking quilt. I cut my left overs into 2-1/2" squares too so your quilt would be a good way to use some of them or hopefully a lot of them.

Each post is numbered in the upper right-hand corner. If you click on the link, the first post is No. 961. Scroll down to post 971. Keep scrolling down to read the referenced posts. When you get to 1105, you will need to go to the next page.

"She shared how to do them on posts: 971, 972, 974, 975, 1105, 1106, 1107, and 1108."

Wow Wonderful

Beautiful quilt!! I'm heading for the link.

Oh wow. I love this. I was looking for something like this to make for my granddaughter. This is perfect. Exactly what I was looking for.

Very stunning quilt, great job.

I love your quilt!

Very pretty quilt. Love the little Dresden borders. Thanks for sharing!

Now I know what I want to do with all the 2 1/2" squares I've been saving! Please do the tutorial. Love the quilting too, especially the little hearts above the pieced hearts.

Oh that's wonderful! What a terrific way to use up leftovers. You did a great job.

Beautiful in every way. Your piecing is perfect and the quilting works so well. P.S. Love the giraffe lamp!

Oh I love my giraffe lamp too! I've owned it for 45 years, and it still makes me smile when I look at it. :)