It is time to cut more strips.
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| Trying to use up some of my Christmas fabric. |
Yep, I have started a new quilt.
Soon the 2 1/2" strips are cut down into 2 1/2" squares .
These fabrics are going to make happy four patches.
And then they will be pieced to make a scrap larger block which I will share in a future post. But first I do need to get a few more four patches under my belt.
So what are you up to?
Have a happy scrappy day!
As Always,
Happy Stitching and Quilting, y'all
Melisa
Thank you for the sweet visit.
"A quilt will warm your body and comfort your soul. " - unknown.
Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤
Dedicated to my baby sister, Amy. Love and miss you, Amo.
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It looks like it'll be a very colorful quilt.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to seeing the result.
Hugs
Oh yes, Isabel. I am hoping it will be colorful and cheerful. I am looking forward to making more progress. Hugs.
DeleteChristmas must be in the air between the two of us--I am hand quilting my Christmas Ojos, Melisa ;))) I can't wait to see how your pretty fabrics come together--another scrappy beauty in the making!! Hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteI think so, Julierose. I turned on Christmas music the other day while I worked , just because I love it and it is relaxing. LOL. I hope you are enjoying your Christmas Ojos. I can't wait to see your progress. Warm hugs.
DeleteFun, fun, fun!!! Very colorful, too!!! Looking forward to more, Melisa!!!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Nancy. I am enjoying playing with all of the cheerful colors. Hugs.
Delete4patches for the win! Always! I have turned my 4patches into 16patches as L&E and am finally seeing the numbers close to where I need them for my oldest gr'son's quilt. It will happen! I am seeing lots of different genre of 2 1/2" squares. Can't wait to see where you take these.
ReplyDeleteAren't they just a fun block to piece? I need to work on a 16 patch in the future. Great idea on just starting off with 4 patches, Ginny. Oh yes, I am throwing all kinds of fabric into this quilt. I hope it works out like I envision. LOL. Thank you for the sweet visit. Hugs.
DeletePretty and cheerful fabric! Looking forward to see progress. Have fun with your scraps.
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Astrid. I am having a ball playing with all of the different colors. Hopefully, I will have enough to work on the blocks real soon. Hugs.
DeleteThose are some cute fabrics, Melisa! I spy penguins! Looking forward to seeing what you are doing with these fun four patches.
ReplyDeleteHee! Hee! I thought of you when I pulled out that fabric, Diann. It just made me smile. Thank you so much for the sweet Thursday visit. Hugs.
DeleteFunny you should mention that as I'm saving up 2 1/2 inch squares also. Most are in storage but I'm still managing to acquire them as I go. Love your colors...it'll be nice and cheery!
ReplyDeleteI think 2 1/2" squares are my favorite size to work with. I have been trying to cut down some of my scraps into squares. My box of that size is the biggest. Did the storms come through your area yesterday? I hope all is well. They rumbled through our area around 8 last night. Warm hugs.
DeleteI love spending time cutting 2 1/2 inch squares. I can't explain why but goodness I really enjoy it. LOL So many cute squares in your pile. Have fun cutting and then making a new quilt. Big hugs, Darlene J
ReplyDeleteI feel the same way, Darlene. 2 1/2" squares are my absolute favorite. I hope to work more on these blocks today. Fingers crossed. Did you get your patriotic quilts done? I started a flag mini yesterday. Warm hugs.
DeleteHi Melisa, I am back after a 3 weeks absence. Do you think I was in vacation? Haha, WRONG:
ReplyDeletei spent the last weeks in hospital. Nothing serious but I stumpled at my doorstep and felt.
No broken leg, but a little bone broke and so I had to learn to walk again. Everything is fine now, I walk with crutches. I read the last post and must say everything is nice and lovely, stitching, quilting, deco. Now I have time to stitch and will start one of your salt houses. Hope you had a lover Easter and send warm greetings.
Hugs, Gabi
Oh I am so sorry to hear that, Gabi. Bless your heart. Will you have to take physical therapy? It sounds like a terrible experience and very painful. Do take care of yourself as you are recovering and I will certainly keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I am so honored that you will be working on one of my houses as you are recovering. I sure hope it brings you comfort. I wish you a very Happy Mother's Day and do keep me posted on how you are doing. Hugs.
DeleteYour scrappy strips and blocks are looking good, Melisa. Happy Friday!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Robin. I am really enjoying working with all of these fun fabrics. I wish I could piece quicker . LOL. Hugs.
DeleteIts going to be a fun quilt,looking forward to how it progresses,im doing a lot of stash busting as well
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Helen. These fun happy fabrics just speak to me. Isn't it wonderful to have a stash to work from. Enjoy your scrap busting and Happy Mother's Day. Hugs.
DeleteLooking forward to seeing what you do with these pretty fabrics!
ReplyDeleteAah thank you so much, Linda. I hope to piece them into bigger blocks this weekend. Have a very Happy Mother's Day . Hugs.
DeleteScrappy quilts are such fun. You've definitely picked some bold and bright prints for yours.
ReplyDeleteThey sure are, Kate. I guess the hardest part for me is just gathering up the fabrics I want to use. I am looking forward to creating the bigger blocks. Have a blessed day. Hugs.
DeletePretty little four patches!
ReplyDeleteFour Patches are one of my favorite blocks to work with. Thank you so much, Brenda for the sweet visit. Happy Mother's Day. Hugs.
DeleteThis is exciting, Melisa. I love the color of your rotary cutter...I know that isn't the purpose of this post but I notice the silliest things. I look forward to seeing the larger block. I would imagine the 4-patches make a good leader/ender project. Not that I am organized enough for a l/e project. Hoping to get to back my sewing machine this weekend.
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Jeanna. That is a Pioneer Woman rotary cutter. I wish I had bought the other colors. I like to look at little details like that too. I have been using these 4 patches as a leader and ender. I am anxious to start piecing them into the bigger blocks. Have a very Happy Mother's Day. Hugs.
DeleteSurrrre ... keep us in suspense. Nice fabric mix for those 4-Ps! Have FUN!
ReplyDeleteLOL. Hee! Hee! I do like suspense. Hopefully, I will begin piecing them into bigger blocks this weekend. Thank you for the giggles and sweet visit. Happy Mother's Day . Warm hugs.
DeleteWhat a cute selection of fabrics! It is so satisfying to cut those fabrics into strips and squares; but, it feels amazing to sew them into units! Well done!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteYou are so right, Terry. My favorite is finally getting them into blocks. When I am piecing, it feels like time just flies by. Thank you for the sweet Friday visit. Hugs
DeleteLovely scraps! I'm so curious to see what they will become. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
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