economy blocks

Tutorial for making 4” economy (thrift) blocks from Northern Deb Quilts

I’m working on my 4” blocks for the #scrappymeetsthriftchallenge that I’m doing on Instagram. If you would like to join us, follow Taryn of @reproquiltlover and sign up. She’ll send you all the info. You’ll get foundation paper patterns that work for 3 sizes. I chose the largest. The main reason was, I didn’t want to foundation piece and this acrylic template gave me the same size.

I thought I would put together a demo of sorts. I use the SQUARE ON SQUARE TRIM TOOL from creative grids. They have a video online … but I ...

added by Northern Deb 3 months, 1 week ago. under 1930s reproduction fabric , creative grids ruler , demo , economy blocks , scrappy meets thrift challenge , scraps , square on square trim tool , tutorial , vintage fabrics

Doing another scrap challenge quilt from Northern Deb Quilts

This is my latest project….. it’s going to be a very scrappy quilt using mostly 30s, shirtings and novelty scraps in softer colors. This is a scrap challenge I’m doing through IG @retroquiltlover

She organized a nine patch scrap change last year and this year it’s these economy (or thrift) blocks.

I bought a new acrylic template to make cutting/trimming these blocks easier. I cut the center using my

2-1/2” template then cut 2 three inch squares which I then subcut on a diagonal. Those are added to the 4 sides of the center piece ...

added by Northern Deb 3 months, 1 week ago. under 1930s reproduction fabric , challenge quilt , economy blocks , instagram , reproquiltlover , scrappy quilt , scraps , shirtings

A Pile of Progress! from The Modern Diary

Last Thursday I sewed with Becky and Barb online, we have a standing Thursday sew time which is nice! So I decided to put most of the applique on this on by machine and then chain stitched the stem. No awards won, but I will get it quilted so we can enjoy it this fall. The pattern is September Golds from Red Button Quilt Company I love her patterns and have amassed quite a collection. Barb made this one with me too.

I quilted this quilt myself a few months ago. It turned out alright. Finally got the binding made ...

added by Andee 1 year, 9 months ago. under baby quilt , bj mystery , economy blocks , red button quilt company , september golds , sewing with barb and becky , sundown quilt

Wip 2 it! from Sew Sunshine

47" x 54"

Little creatures from Cori Dantini line of fabric

I have learned that I do not really do well by organizing my sewing area. I clean up a bit and don't let it get too out of control as I go. This works best because in organizing in the past I lose things? Am I the only one? I put all things nice and neat somewhere but that is not where my mind saw it last so I have trouble finding it again to actually use.

This year I want to use the patterns and rulers I ...

added by Kris 3 years, 5 months ago. under charity 2022 , cori dantini , economy blocks , stash , wip , woodland creatures , woody fabrics

The Froggy-Girl Quilt is Complete! from Jan's Quilts

One of my cousins, actually one of my cousins' granddaughters, loves frogs. She's 40 years old and legally blind. She has very limited vision; she started losing her vision at 3 years old. She's a trained chef and loves photography. She works as a nanny. And she's one of my favorite people.

When I cut out the frogs from the Tula Pink fabric, I didn't have enough, so I threw in some owls! The quilt top measures 48 inches square.

A close-up of the Dragonflies panto.

May your bobbins always be full,

added by Jan 4 years, 1 month ago. under 2021 , brooke , economy blocks , finish , quilt , tula pink

What time is it? from Jan's Quilts

It's binding time! These six quilts need binding! Two are queen-size and the others are lap quilts. I better get busy because my LAQ has six more; three will be ready at the end of June and three will be ready at the end of July.

This pandemic has really kept me busy making quilts. I'd rather be creating than binding, but, "Oh, Well"!

May your bobbins always be full,

added by Jan 4 years, 1 month ago. under best friends quilt along , binding , brooke , economy blocks , giving love quilt , hst , lattice , layer cake , paper-pieced , sampler quilt , sparking patchwork , tula pink

The Froggy-Girl Quilt Top from Jan's Quilts

When I was working on the two Best Friends QAL quilt tops, one of my favorite people reminded me that she LOVES frogs! She is my cousin's granddaughter. She's 40 years old and legally blind. She has limited vision; she started losing her vision at 3 years old. She's a trained chef and loves photography. She works as a nanny.

When I cut out the frogs from the Tula Pink fabric, I didn't have enough, so I threw in some owls! The quilt top measures 48 inches square.

May your bobbins always be full,

added by Jan 4 years, 4 months ago. under brooke , economy blocks , quilt top , tula pink

Best Friends Quilt Along, Economy Blocks from Jan's Quilts

I'm still plugging away at the Best Friends Quilt Along. Here are the 16 Economy Blocks. Now, I'm going to make my first ever Pineapple Blocks. Wish me luck!

May your bobbins always be full,

added by Jan 4 years, 5 months ago. under best friends quilt along , economy blocks , paper-pieced , stash , tula pink

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