Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Still more squares: so 25 patches it is

 Good day and welcome to my quilting blog, where I document my progress on my many projects.

My last post was about the second top I made from a variety of 2 inch square scraps from 2 shoe boxes.  Two quilt tops depleted the shoe boxes somewhat, but there are quite a few scraps and strips left:


So, I started a series of 25 patch blocks.  I may have to make a big quilt top to use these all up.  Here are my stacks of 2 inch squares, ready to go:


Some strips were too skinny, and some squares too small or ragged:

 

But I have started:


Each block will finish at 7.5 inches square.  I have a long way to go.  I hope to vary my fabrics, and not have a bunch of ugly err, less loved fabrics at the end.  So these strips (below) went back in the shoebox, to be pulled out later, to brighten the selection.


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10 comments:

  1. Marsha CooperJanuary 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM

    I have a lot of 2 1/2 inch squares cut already. I plan to do blocks like you are and I am thinking of black sashing in between.

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  2. cityquilter graceJanuary 15, 2025 at 6:44 PM

    very nice but scrap sewing seems endless sometimes doesn't it?

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  3. Elizabeth V KelbaughJanuary 17, 2025 at 10:15 AM

    Great project for scrap squares. I have way too many scraps and that would a great use for them.

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  4. grammajudybJanuary 17, 2025 at 10:19 AM

    That’s great advice. To set aside some brighter favorite fabrics to keep the last 25 patches from being drab and muddy. My stash tends to be muted, so I fight the muddy blahs a lot!🥹

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  5. Jennifer Fulton Inquiring QuilterJanuary 17, 2025 at 10:47 AM

    Great idea for using up your scraps! Those boxes are getting lower! Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
    https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2025/01/15/wednesday-wait-loss-415

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  6. TerryKnott.blogspot.comJanuary 18, 2025 at 11:53 AM

    You are really making a dent in your scrap box! Good for you!

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  7. PaintedThreadJanuary 18, 2025 at 12:15 PM

    So many squares! I love scrappy quilts like this.

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  8. Nancy @ Grace and Peace QuiltingJanuary 18, 2025 at 1:50 PM

    Great use of scraps!!!

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  9. Sylvia@TreadlestitchesJanuary 19, 2025 at 8:25 AM

    This is one of my favorite go-to blocks for scraps. I like how most of your blocks have a little spark of yellow in them. And you're so smart to leave some bright prints for later!

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  10. chrisknitsJanuary 19, 2025 at 9:05 AM

    This makes me think of eating an elephant! One 2" square at a time. LOL!!!

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