Here we are ending January, and even with all the travel time, I am sharing a finish for the month. And - bonus - it fits the last and very loosely defined goal on my '22 Goals List - "Numerous TBA Quilts." In this post I delve into many possibilities for gorgeous yet simple quilts that would fulfill this particular goal, and share appealing inspiration pics from my Pinterest boards.
Simple. Straightforward. Easy. Fast. Satisfying. Stash-busting.
Yes, this little cutie ticks all the boxes. I had the 2.5-inch squares prepared and on hand. I took my time enjoying the process of matching up light and dark combinations. The fact that I made enough for this quilt was a pleasant surprise - I guessed pretty accurately - only 2 4-patches left over.
I was winging it, for sure, and it just all worked out as if it were meant to be. Here are the most basic instructions; while I used 2.5-inch squares, this, of course, one could work with whatever size happens to be on hand.
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| 1. Make a whole bunch of 4-patch blocks. |
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| 2. Attach 4-patches to make 4 16-patch units. |
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| 3. Attach 16-patches, then add inner border. |
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| 4. Attach two rows of 4-patches to the top and bottom. |
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| 5. Add two rows of 4-patches to the sides. |
DONE! This measures 42.5 inches, and at present I intend to leave it as is. The possibility of adding to it appeals to me, but not as much as considering this particular piece FINISHED. I can use it as a table cloth, or drape it on the back of a chair.
I don't mind square quilts, but if I were to make another one just to see what it would look like in a larger size, I believe I would play around with ways to make it rectangular for use on a bed. Six center blocks? That seems a likely place to begin.
And look - the bag is still full. I've barely touched the contents. The oft-heard cry from quilters about never running out of scraps is true! The more we use, the more the scrap bins/bags/baskets overflow.
I hope you are having a wonderful Monday. I need to take care of lots of loose ends today, chief among them - a massive grocery haul.
Happy Quilting, Friends!
Well done! In the boxes that this quilt ticks, you forgot cute because it sure is! I love small quilts on the sofa as my DH often falls asleep there. I much prefer seeing his head resting on a mini quilt (that I can wash) then on the sofa. Just saying. ;^)
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