I have the best blog readers…I know I say that all the time but it is totally true. Recently in a stash report I told you all about how a friend of mine stopped over and gave me these.
I was not sure what to do with them and asked for ideas.
I was honestly at a loss of what to do with them all.
A blog reader suggested I take a look at the free quilt patterns at Wedding Dress Blue (find the link here) There are lots of patterns there and several that would work. Here are a couple…what do you think? This is growing up odd….(photos courtesy of Wedding Dress Blue)
This is Film at Five….
I think this one is my favorite…
Honestly, I love them all!! There are a couple others there that would work too. There are lots of other wonderful free pattern there are well worth checking out. Here’s the link again if you missed it.
I was also told about a pdf that Bonnie Hunter has available for her free patterns. Find it HERE. It is a chart for all of her free patterns that shows the sizes of strips or squares needed for a project. That was handy to check out.
Then I was told about this link to make a Scrappy Cheddar Squares quilt. (Photo courtesy of Tattered Garden)
Ronda a regular blog reader sent me a couple picture of quilts she had made using small scraps….
I like them both!!
Then I was told about this site that I am extremely excited about…EXTREMELY!! Quilted Twins is now my new favorite free pattern site!! Find them here. Once there go to the free pattern section. It’s such a treat!! Photos courtesy of Quilted Twins.
Check out this one…
I love this…it doesn’t use 2″ square though.
You might remember me saying that many of my favorite quilts to sew start with sewing, not cutting. Becky has MANY of them. She’s also a gal that does LOTS of charity quilt work. She sounds like a kindred spirit to me!! I know for sure I will be sewing several of these quilts…best yet, the patterns are free…except for the cost of an ink cartridge…(Yep, I’m burning through one quickly)
There are MANY-MANY-MANY free patterns at the Quilted Twins. Check them out…you’ll likely be in awe like I was!!
Thanks so much readers. I really appreciate all the links and advice!!
Jo, I think which ever pattern you chose, the quilt will be beautiful!
Now you’ve done it, Jo! Time to cut more 2-inch squares! I’ve already seen a couple I want to do.
I LOVE QUILTED TWINS!!!!! I have several quilts that I am cutting right now from her patterns!!!
Thanks for sending all these links ! Now I won’t get anything else done this morning! Lol!
I’ve got the links bookmarked. Thanks for the information.
I have made several of the quilts from Wedding Dress Blue including the Film at Five. I also did the last quilt that you showed with the strips sewn like diamonds. That was a BEAR to sew! I actually made a chart with the lights and darks,then assembled. Have fun. It’s interesting that we seem to enjoy others scraps rather than our own. Maybe because they are already cut? Anyway- enjoy!
Thanks for sharing the link! I may have to make Growing Up Odd.
Oh my I have to go and check them all out, thanks for sharing the sites. I cant wait to see what you decide to make with all those squares.
I have made Growing up Odd from Wedding Dress Blue. It is one of my most favorite quilts. Thank you for sharing Quilted Twins site (I think) I went down that rabbit hole this morning and like you I need more printer ink. I so love 2inch squares !!! Thank you for all your inspiration.
Thank you! I love scrappy quilts too and I have soooooo much fabric.
First a quilt to finish and then….
Thanks for the links to some more great patterns and designers! I think I’ve just become ‘re-addicted’ to scraps!!!
I’m making Growing Up Odd. I love the reason for the quilt name. I saw a picture of it and just had to make it. I have made all the squares and am ready to them together! It’s getting closer to the finish line. Beware! This quilt is pushy! Once I saw the picture of the quilt, it just pushed all my other quilts out of the way and put itself at the top of the list!