Another Scrappy!! mini tut @ post #32
03-28-2013, 01:43 PM
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Thanks everyone so much for the compliments!!
Since someone requested the pattern for this quilt, I will go ahead and post the instructions here just in case someone else would like it:
DOGS AND FROGS MINI TUT:
1. Cut an assortment of novelty and muslin squares 5".
2. Lay a muslin square on top of each print and draw a diagonal line from corner to corner.
3. Sew down each side of the line 1/4" away on each pair (chainsew 5 or 6 blocks at a time).
4. Cut the blocks in half on the drawn line. If you use 1/4" seams on each side of the line, your block will come out at exactly 4.5".
5. Square the blocks up.
6. Sew a 2.5" strip to each pair of HST's; sew a 2.5" center square to 2 strips. Join the block together like a 9P is sewn. Voila!
7. Alternate strips and center squares for each block. Refer to the pic of my quilt for a sample. Alternate your blocks.
***For a really scrappy look, use 3 or 4 different prints in each block! Mimic the busyness of the prints in your final border for a really nice look! This is a great pattern for med. and large scale novelties. The white fabric gives the space that these lg. scale prints need and alternating the blocks helps it even more. I have no idea the name of the block. I made this quilt 4 years ago using all florals. I know of no pattern anywhere for it. I just wanted the block to come out at 4.5" for a finished size of 10". Dogs and Frogs #1 and #2 also were made like this and were sent to charity. Have fun putting those scraps to good use! Someone will love you for it! n2
Since someone requested the pattern for this quilt, I will go ahead and post the instructions here just in case someone else would like it:
DOGS AND FROGS MINI TUT:
1. Cut an assortment of novelty and muslin squares 5".
2. Lay a muslin square on top of each print and draw a diagonal line from corner to corner.
3. Sew down each side of the line 1/4" away on each pair (chainsew 5 or 6 blocks at a time).
4. Cut the blocks in half on the drawn line. If you use 1/4" seams on each side of the line, your block will come out at exactly 4.5".
5. Square the blocks up.
6. Sew a 2.5" strip to each pair of HST's; sew a 2.5" center square to 2 strips. Join the block together like a 9P is sewn. Voila!
7. Alternate strips and center squares for each block. Refer to the pic of my quilt for a sample. Alternate your blocks.
***For a really scrappy look, use 3 or 4 different prints in each block! Mimic the busyness of the prints in your final border for a really nice look! This is a great pattern for med. and large scale novelties. The white fabric gives the space that these lg. scale prints need and alternating the blocks helps it even more. I have no idea the name of the block. I made this quilt 4 years ago using all florals. I know of no pattern anywhere for it. I just wanted the block to come out at 4.5" for a finished size of 10". Dogs and Frogs #1 and #2 also were made like this and were sent to charity. Have fun putting those scraps to good use! Someone will love you for it! n2
03-28-2013, 08:59 PM
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I love the variety of fabrics you used. I could spend quite a while checking those out. I especially love the way you switched out the lights and darks. It gives a totally different perspective to the quilt. Great job!
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