Scrappy Four-Patch Chain Blocks

8 years ago

I haven't posted anything new for sooo long, I decided to show you what I just started working on. I'm using my 1.5" strips and small pieces of leftover yardage. I decided not to press the block until I know the layout, so I can nest the seams. Some of the blocks will have light main colors and a dark color/white chain. I think the quilt will be quite pretty when finished.

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polardream

8 years ago

Fun fabrics, Lois! I think it will turn out great.

Sue

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nannykins
8 years ago
Very nice Lois! From the title, I was expecting to see a real hodge podge of scrappiness, but this is controlled and lovely. Bravo!

Theresa
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msmeow
8 years ago
Nice, Lois! Your colors are great. It looks like you've even pieced some of the white squares...now that's a commitment to using scraps!

Donna
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jlt37869
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Looking good!!! Can't wait to see this one. This block is also our October lotto block so it will be fun to see it in a different size and colorway.
geezerfolks_SharonG_FL
8 years ago
Is this the Double Four-Patch pattern? Good use of your leftovers, Lois. It will be a knockout!
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jlt37869
8 years ago
I think the pattern is this one (just using different size squares):

http://www.quilterscache.com/F/FourPatchChainBlock.html
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fran1523
8 years ago
What a great idea. I like the pattern
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loisflan
Original Author
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Thanks for the support, everyone.

Theresa, I'm kind of a control freak when it comes to quilts. I can't do totally scrappy.

Donna, the white fabric was yardage that I cut into 1.5" strip that I then strip pieced with the color. The blocks aren't pressed yet, so they probably look a little wonky.

The block pattern is the one from Quilters' Cache. I just resized it so I could use my 1.5" strips and smaller scraps for the main color. The block will end up 8" finished. I plan on making a 5x6 block quilt, so it will be pretty small - 40x48. I may leave it that size as a kid's quilt, or I might add borders. It depends how it looks.
grammyp
8 years ago
Nice.
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littlehelen_gw
8 years ago
Great idea Lois....looking forward to seeing another of your creations.

V.
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bev2009
8 years ago
Everything you do is wonderful. I can't wait to see the finished quilt.
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Char
8 years ago
I like the block pattern and colors!
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LD
8 years ago
What a great block! Fun colors, too. Looking forward to seeing your finish.
loisflan
Original Author
8 years ago
Here it is assembled. It's 40x48, a good size for a kid's quilt. I don't know what binding and backing I will use yet. I've got eight quilt tops in line to finish before this one.
jlt37869
8 years ago
Very nice!
msmeow
8 years ago
Lois, it’s great! I take it you are feeling better?

Donna
littlehelen_gw
8 years ago
Touch of th Irish chain....love it!
LD
8 years ago
Love it, Lois! What a great-looking quilt top!
Char
8 years ago
Wow! I really like the way that turned out!
loisflan
Original Author
8 years ago
Donna, I'm somewhat better, but my right arm is still painful and limited as to what it can do. It's four weeks this Wednesday, and I'm really ready to be over this.