sick of cutting and sewing 2" squares, what was I thinking
#61
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I did my 2" squares as leaders and enders until I'd got them in 5patch rows, then they became the main quilt and with 1" squares as leaders n enders. The 2"squares was my millenium quilt - each block 25 squares with one being a signature. There's 2k squares in the quilt with a narrow sashing so each person's block is separate. It is huge. It's not got any further than being a flimsy and is in a box in the attic. I think one day I'll split it up into 2 or even 3 quilts. The 1" squares I made up as 9patch, alternated them with navy blue squares and I think it turned out rather well. No idea where it is now though. Leaders and enders is a brilliant way of taking the tedium out of one block patchwork with that bonus of a second quilt being made almost without thinking. Bless you Bonnie Hunter at quiltville.com
#64
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2" squares? That big? Wow!! I have completed seven 1 1/2" TATWs, and just finished making about a hundred 1 1/2" (yes, finished size) 9-patch blocks to set a Crazy/Crumb quilt I've been working on. I chuckled at your subject line, because the name of each of the TATWs is some version of "What Was I Thinking??" So, I feel your pain. Work at it for a bit, then on to something else, and go back to it as your patience allows. You'll be done in no time. Can't wait to see it, so be sure to post!
#65
I love that you are doing it with your scraps but maybe you need to let yourself work on it over time and that will help you enjoy the project better. I also found when I made the quilt in my avatar that I became frustrated after making two blocks so worked on it over time and now really am pleased I stuck with it. Keep up the good work.
#66
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Originally Posted by intoquilting
I let a friend talk me into doing a postage stamp quilt using 2" squares. I don't think I will live long enough to finish it. LOL but I need to because I am determined to finish before she does. I am really tired of cutting 2" squares and trying to sew them together without having any 2 of the same fabric. What was I thinking??????? I am putting 16 of them together into a block. Will I ever finish? It remains to be seen.
#68
What is the size that you are cutting your blocks 2 or 2 1/2"
I have quite a few 2 1/2" blocks cut from my accuquilt. I would be happy to send you some so that you have some that are differant from your stash. Maybe a few others would like to also. At least that way you have a few more squares.
I have quite a few 2 1/2" blocks cut from my accuquilt. I would be happy to send you some so that you have some that are differant from your stash. Maybe a few others would like to also. At least that way you have a few more squares.
#69
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Butte, Montana
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About 10 years ago, I saw on TV about cutting 2 1/2 in sqs. and laying them in a design on a iron on grid then sew the rows rogether. I cut 1 to 2 yds of at least 25 different colors. After making 3 quilts I still have a huge shoe box full. I am now in the process of sewing lots of 4 patches. I grab at random and sew them. I'm cutting then in a Tipsy design that I foung in a Love of Quilting magazine, Oct. 2010. I am cutting alot away but at least I'm getting rid of alot of material. This is only my second day so will let you know when I'm done.
Always said I wish I'd have started with at least 6"
Always said I wish I'd have started with at least 6"
#70
I am currently working on a postage stamp quilt and am enjoying it so much. I am making blocks of 36 of the squares per block (6 x 6). As I cut out my small squares (indivually) I would pin 4 alike squares together. Then when I was really to make a block, I would pick 6 different colors to arrange for each block. I figured this would give me more control of the color balance for the whole qult. Then the blocks will be sewn together. It will be a small couch throw (don't know the measurements as yet). I do know however that there is 1,728 squares in it and the squares are 1-1/2".
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