4 patch quilts scrappy

How cute is this square in a square quilt? It may look complicated but it is very forgiving because you trim ... and then trim again. Here is what my starting pile looked like below. There are two names for this block - square in a square or the economy block. Here are the sizes and techniques I did for making this quilt. Lots of pictures to share but shown in different fabrics since I ran out of Little Ruby to demonstrate. I cut all my scraps into 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" squares - or made them that…

I am not starting this project right away....but thought I would share my sleuthing on this. This pin is all over Pinterest....with ...

How to make 4.5in 4-patch blocks from charm squares without sewing 2.5in squares

Version #1 || Reproduction Version #2 || Modern + + + + + + + + Fun little four patches on the FIRST || FRIDAY Download the pattern and get started Order complete First Friday Pattern here. Not sure what FIRST || FRIDAY is all about? Find all the details here

I’m thrilled the quilter’s world is full of creative people! Take the Nine Patch block design for example, oh, my, goodness! Creating a simple “Nine Patch” is pretty self-explanatory ~ take 9 squares of equal size fabric (say 4.5"), stitch three together, 3 more together, and another 3 together, then stitch the 3 rows to make the block - clear as mud, I know! A simple 9 patch quilt can be stunning within itself! It's all about color and placement. I found these on Pinterest after searching…

A friend came over this week to sew and this is what I worked on. This quilt was inspired by a Schnibbles quilt. I used my own dimensions. The four patch units I had pieced in January at a retreat I went to. After the retreat I set it aside until last week when I added the setting side and corner triangles to the 4 patch. I also came across all these coin strips already pieced in my UFO closet-whoo hooo I had enough all ready for this quilt!!!!!! So I was able to finish the piecing of this…

Last November I had the opportunity to speak to the St. Cloud Heritage Quilters. A woman named Jean Gilbertson brought this amazing quilt fo...

5 inch squares make for some fast and easy designs that take no time at all to whip together.

This is a very easy way to make an easy quilt that looks really complicated. I still have a lot to learn about different quilting techniques, so this is bound to impress my friends! The design might seem difficult, but it’s quite easy to stitch together because it's stitched with diagonal rows.