Tuesday 25 February 2014

Groovy Granny

I have spent the last few days putting an impromptu quilt top together.

Granny Square quilt has been on my 'want to make' list for a long time and the other day I got the urge to put everything else aside to make one.  I have not used any one fabric line, I just dove into my stash and found fabrics in pink, lilac, aqua and orange.

Using a strip piecing method I cut my 2.5"strips to size...


Joined them...



And subcut into 2.5" sections...



Then it was a simple matter of laying the block out and sewing it together...



Each set yielded two complete blocks which when trimmed look like this...


Using this strip piecing method made the quilt top a very quick process and I think it is so much easier than handling lots of 2.5" squares.

My blocks finished at 9.5" and I added 2.5" sashings.  I still need to put a border on to complete the top but all up I am happy with how quickly it came together.


I'm not sure but I am thinking of making the border with a scalloped edge which I thought might give the quilt a little more of a homely or antique feel.  What do you think?
Of course I will have to get onto Google and You Tube to learn how to do it so that might just be the deciding factor!

Until next time.

Sue



21 comments:

  1. Very pretty! Also, congrats on getting it done in just a few days.

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  2. Very pretty granny squares! Your quilt top looks great! I love the idea of a scalloped border. Sounds like it would add just the right touch!

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  3. Really pretty! I've been wanting to make one of these too. I think a scalloped border is a fabulous idea and would look beautiful!

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  4. its brilliant i love the process!

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  5. So cute, I must finish mine, great work!

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  6. Love your method - very clear explanation thanks. It looks great and a sclloped border would be really cool on this!

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  7. Very sweet! I have a granny square quilt on my to-do list too...

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  8. Dropping by from Let's Bee Social - that's so pretty, such a simple block that just speaks for itself with the white background, lovely :D

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  9. good morning, I am stopping by from lets bee social-love your quilt and was not familiar with the granny square-I think scalloped border on this would be awesome

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  10. Pretty color choices for your granny squares. I'm a big fan of strip piecing too.

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  11. The block is so pretty, thanks for showing the strip method. You're so right it looks SO much easier than handling all those little squares :) Can't wait to see this one finished.

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  12. Stopping by from WIP Wednesday - Very pretty quilt! I love colors and white! I vote for scalloped edge!! Super cute with this layout - scrappy binding? It will be great whatever you choose!

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  13. Very pretty. This quilt is on my list. I think the scallop would be very nice too.

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  14. pretty colors and yay for efficient piecing!! i think a scallop edge is a fabulous idea!!

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  15. gorgeous! I love the fabrics you chose, the colours are perfect for this design. and thanks for the tip in how to make the blocks, I made 9 into a bathroom curtain but did them the hard way

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  16. A scalloped edge would look fantastic! Or a nice wide border with some pretty applique flowers.

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  17. Thank you so much for sharing how you used the strips instead of cutting a lot of 2.5 inch squares. Your granny quilt is beautiful!

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  18. This is so lovely Sue! I think a scallop edge would be stunning on this! :) Can't wait to see what you decide!

    Would love for you to stop by and link this up to Fabric Frenzy Friday!
    -Lindsey
    Fabric Frenzy Friday

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  19. You make it look "sew simple".
    I love step by step photos . . . finished projects look so difficult, but broke down into steps and they look like something that even I could make :) Your blog rocks!
    Have a great week.
    Your blogging sister, Connie :)

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