...decided what I should do with some of my accumulated 2" squares:
SCRAPPY IRISH CHAIN!
I've been looking for the 'perfect' pattern to use 2" squares. I've always loved Irish Chain quilts and when I came across this pattern, I knew this is the one I want to make!
The pattern uses 2.5" squares and the finished size is 90" (2.28 meters). Since I'm using 2" squares, it will be smaller, approximately 68" (1.73 meters). That is IF my math is right!
Block A
81-patches block!
I didn't like the negative space in block B, and not the big rectangle in the center (pattern). Of course, that is an easy way to make the block, especially if pretty quilting is involved.
I prefer to make it scrappy, using a variation of white / neutrals and a PLUS block in the center.
(I'm running out of white / neutrals, more is on the way).
Here is the box with 2" squares from swaps only
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That is how many squares that box (laptop box) contained at that date!
Each zipper bag has 100 squares. Some squares are already used and there are quite some left (not sure how many).
I prefer to sort the squares on colors before I start sewing scrappy blocks
Layout for one block A; 81-patches
These two boxes contain my own cut 2" squares
They do not include 2" Christmas prints, which I have a lot of as well!
...and 13 16-patches happened too (all from swaps)
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I'm not that happy with this one, but may let it go as it is. I shall see when all blocks are done. Had it looked better if the background for the star had been white, and the white had been the red?? Maybe not??
I'm happy to say 'Got the Blues' is quilted! It went faster than I anticipated.
I went through all my blue stash (not much left). I didn't find anything suitable for binding; either not enough, or not dark enough. I did a big SIGH and ordered dark blue for the binding! I also ordered a few more of the Parlor fabrics I didn't have.
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