Pictured are 25 quilt blocks made from my Scrap Salad box. I thought the box was full but after making 25 blocks the box is still full. Perhaps is it just a little aerated now. I like to keep these beside my machine when I am doing some piecing and before you know it you have a block assembled. With this particular one I sew the two centre pieces together on the long side. Then add a piece across the top and the bottom. Next step is to join pairs of scraps on the short side and then add them to the sides. These pieces are 1 1/2" by 2 1/2". this design however will work with 2 1/2" by 4 1/2" pieces, and 3 1/2" by 6 1/2" pieces. I forget the 2" by? size as I don't use 2" strips very often. Once you have a good collection of little blocks made join them together alternating the direction of the centre pairs. No seams to match. another win-win block and project. This pile is enough to make a lap quilt or a baby quilt. Piecefully, Joanne
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Best thing, no seams to match! and it looks good too.
ReplyDeleteSounds like it would go fast, even with small pieces. Do you have each size strip in separate boxes or all in the same box?
ReplyDeleteLove your method. And these colors are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteScrap Salad...I love that description. Great way to sew up those scraps and not having any seams to match is a real bonus! Thanks for linking up with Oh Scrap!
ReplyDeleteYou blocks look wonderful and like a fabulous way to use up scraps. I love the description of your bin as a scrap salad! :)
ReplyDeleteLooks so rich and elegant - lovely Scrap Salad!
ReplyDeleteKathy T. in Tampa
Such a fun block. Always nice to have a leaders and enders project in the works.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to use smaller scraps!! Ba-rilliant!
ReplyDeletePerfect leader/ender blocks. :) I know how you feel about the never-ending scraps. My box is still full and I've made several complete quilt tops completely from scraps. Sorry I didn't stop by sooner but for some reason I didn't get notified about your link. But I'm glad I found you. The blocks are gorgeous! :)
ReplyDeleteI have a drawer overflowing with blocks as a result of using the leader+ender method for assembling scrappy blocks. :- )
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful scrap block pattern. Thanks for sharing ... :) Pat
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