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Make a Block Using 5 Inch Squares

9/26/2022

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I happen to store some of my scraps as 5 inch squares.  So, this attractive and easy block is perfect for some of my projects. Watch and you may want to start using this block too!
​Thanks, Ann
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Quilt Tips:  Layer Cake Quilt

11/1/2021

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I love quilts that are easy and look much harder to make than they actually are.  This quilt I found on You Tube by Material Girl Quilts falls into that category and is a great way to make a nice gift in any size quilt you want.  Just increase or decrease the number of blocks you make!
The lap quilt size uses a Layer Cake (10 inch squares) and there is very little waste.  That is the entire supply list to make this top!
PS - Here are some suggested sizes to help you plan:
Baby Quilts: 32 inch x 40 inch (approximately)
Lap Quilt:  40 inch x 60 inch (approximately)

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Quilt Tips: Pineapple blocks by piecing instead of paper piecing

9/13/2021

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Pineapple blocks are fun, but very time consuming to make using paper piecing.  Here are a few other options to making these popular blocks by using piecing and trimming.   Enjoy.
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This blog post by Crazy Mom Quilts shows how to make this pineapple block using scraps, piecing, and trimming with a quilting ruler.  Lots of photos and good instructions to follow.
www.CrazyMomQuilts.blogspot.com
Click Here for Blog Post

Another option is using a Creative Grids Pineapple Trim Tool, which makes the process much faster.  Watch this video from Jenny Doan of Missouri Star Quilt Company showing how to use the ruler tool.  If you search You Tube, there are a number of videos demonstrating the Trim Tool, but I happen to like this one the best.
PS- Creative Grids makes the Trim Tool in 2 sizes.  The large one makes 6-8-10 inch blocks.  The small one makes 4-5-6 inch blocks.  
PSS - You can use scraps for make these blocks too!
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Quilt Tip - The Perfect Pillow from scraps

9/6/2021

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I love this project.  She starts with an "orphan block" and adds strips from her scraps to frame it and make the block bigger.  The next step surprised me, but is a great solution to make it perfect.  I could even see making multiples of this and using the big blocks to make a quilt.  Lots of creative fun from your stash!
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TSW - Hidden Wells Block Tutorial

2/8/2021

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This block looks more complicated than it is.  Thanks to clever assembly and cutting, you can make these beautiful blocks quickly and easily. Please click on any photo to see a larger image.
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Step One: Each fabric – Cut one strip 2½” by the width of the fat quarter. Sew four strips together with a ¼” seam allowance and press toward the darkest fabric. Measure the width – it should measure 8½” – cut the piece into two 8½” x 8½” squares
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Step Two: Place one block right side up. Place the second block right side down on top with the strips going in the opposite direction as shown

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Step Three: Pin the blocks together. Sew a ¼” seam around all four sides
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Step Four: Use a ruler and your rotary cutter and cut diagonally from one corner to the other. Repeat this on the opposite diagonal corner

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Step Five: Open your pieces and carefully press. The blocks should measure approximately 5½” x 5½” – square up if needed
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Step Six: Arrange the blocks until you find a design you like and then sew them together with a ¼” seam allowance. Your block should measure about 10½ inches

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Here it is in other colors.... You can also try 2 light and 2 dark colors.
This article is from a blog post at ConnieKresin.com. She has many other helpful tutorials.  If you would like to see her post for this technique on her blog,   Click Here
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TSW:  Triangle Scrap Magic... and more

1/10/2021

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TSW (Technique Sharing Workshop)
Years ago I took a series of classes on wearable art, which used many quilting techniques to create clothing.  One of my favorite techniques was randomly piecing fabric until it was big enough to make something out of the "created" fabric.  I recently found this post and it reminded me of how I loved doing this, and gave me a good way to use scraps to create a quilt.
​Ann Nolen
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You have scraps and you just sew them together into "slabs."
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Have you made enough? Lay your template down on it. Remember if it's too big, you can cut the extra off. If its too small, just add to it.

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Here a chunk from the top was curt off, and added to the side where it was needed.
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Even the extra triangle bits on each side can be put to good use too.

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Just keep creating, and it can be so much fun clearing out small scraps and creating these magic triangles!
Click on any photo to see a larger image
Many thanks for this information on the Triangle Scrap Slab Magic post by The PatcheryManagerie.blogspot.com

The options are endless, of course.  Look at these photos to see how this quilter sewed strips and used a square template to create a block.
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