Quilting Nonnie

I've been saving up triangles from when I trim the corners of snowball blocks and other HSTs. They are all different sizes and fabrics. I'm going to start with those and then delve into my 5" squares that I cut from extra fabric. It's going to be scrappy! And I'm looking forward to seeing how lots of different sizes go together. I know I can always put a border around smaller ones to bring it to a specific size, but I'm going to try and do without that. I'm going to vary sizes from other materials so that the 5" square HSTs don't overwhelm the quilt. This is going to be FUN!

capucine

These are the color i have chosen for the project. I don't think i will have enough of the bird fabric i just have to make the pinwheel square then place them around i also have more of the darker green any suggestion would be very much appreciated :)

plainpat

Your squares look good.Will take a lot of them for Q size, but will be a beautiful quilt.A quilt that size will look good for having diff colors .A diff color draws the eye.Look up scrap quilts in Search at top of page to see colors you like & how they work together.

plainpat

My squares started with 5" charms.Now to figure a smaller size to fit along side.

capucine

They are 10" square after trimming how many do you think i will need? Thank you for your idea i have other fabric i can corporate with the samples.

plainpat

If the squares measure 10 1/2"before sewing together,the chart shows you'll need 111 blocks.If your squares will be 9" before sewing together, you'll need more. I like to make enough blocks to measure by putting a row on the bed from top to bottom, then across.Write it all down.Remember, you lose 1/2" from each block when sewn together.You'll also lose from quilting the quilt.A lot depends on how much drop you want on the sides,if any.

http://www.straw.com/equilters/libra...bed_sizes.html

grandme26

Did not get out to buy fabric yesterday, had to take care of 10 year old grandson . Am over here again today but SIL will take him to doctor this afternoon. Must get out then, snowstorm coming tomorrow with up to 8,5". Will also go to LQS to pick up fabric for pinwheels. Will be sewing for several days, refuse to drive with snow on roads. Will try to post a picture when I get one done. Am going to try the sew all around and see how that method goes. Otherwise I will use thangles. Have a good sewing day!

MommaDorian

That's how I'm doing mine. Seems to work perfect and they go together so quickly.

sue z q

What a fun pattern. Thanks for the link.

plainpat

I used the sew around method yest,using 5" charms.Did 24 & have them all cut in 1/4ths with most starched & pressed.They squared up to 5 1/2".Will finish pressing today & sew a few more.It worked good for me.