Oh, Scrap!
Like Cynthia at Quilting is More Fun Than Housework, I sometimes find working with leftovers more interesting -- certainly more challenging -- than working with the pattern the leftovers came from.
Last week at retreat I finished this top which started with the leftover 9-patches from Wink & a Smile.
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| Chex Mix |
The block is a variation of Sister's Choice except the outside round is 1/2" bigger than the squares in the 9-patch.
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| Sister's Choice variation |
This allows the star points to float and there is no matching of the points where the blocks come together. So no sashing is required, either.
The deets, as they say: Variation of pattern from 9-Patch Reunion. 9-patch made from 2-1/2" squares, outside background cut at 3", sew-n-flip corners are 2-1/2" squares. Block finishes at 11". I made my quilt 5 x 7 or 55" x 77".
And, in case you are wondering, W&aS remains unfinished ....
Linking up with Oh, Scrap!
That is a pretty quilt - love the mellow colors in it! It's always so amazing to see what people can make from the leftovers!
ReplyDeleteLove this variation of the 9Patch/Sister's choice block. Especially the no-matching-of-the-points part lol. Your quilt looks great. Now, will you add border(s)? or do you have another trick for that too? ;^)
ReplyDeleteIt looks fantastic Libby! You would never know this one came from leftovers. Thanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt. Great job!
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt Libby! Love all the colors you used. Hope the property is working out for yur house plan.
ReplyDeleteI also think it's always more fun to play with the leftovers!
ReplyDeleteI love your quilt! Going to border, or not?
What a fun block and you saved all those scraps from languishing in your scrap pile. I like the positive/negative thing you have going there.
ReplyDeleteMarlene@coveredinstitches.com
What a great design decision and a perfect name!
ReplyDeleteThis top is beautiful! The light really comes in with your yellow blocks. I really like this design. Glad you had a successful retreat!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done! It's a perfect pattern to use up those left overs.
ReplyDeleteHoly cow, what a GREAT piece this is!! I love the block -- it gives the illusion of curves! Wow, wow, wow -- this is a winner!! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great top. :-)
ReplyDeleteLove your quilt! What a great variation of the block.
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I like how the stars float. Great use of scraps!
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