Still, nil desperandum, squares and half-square triangles always come in useful but I was trying to think what I could make with the rectangles - they are 2.5 X 4.5 inches so I couldn't use them to make flying geese. Could have done a very simple rail fence. But then inspiration struck - I remembered I had a copy of this book.
All the quilts in the book are made from simple rectangles so I used one of the patterns. They are really a form of one patch but you can vary the way you set them. I used the layout here.
I wasn't sure at first, but now I've laid out a few of the 'blocks' together to check the effect, it's growing on me. My kind of quilt really, simple and scrappy. And best of all, quick.
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It is beautiful! I'll have to keep that pattern in mind. I love the colors you have chosen as well.
The effect is very good................nice fabrics and nice colours.
I know that you are a "fan of Italy" and Thanks for this.
ciao ciao
I like the rectangles......and I like the colours you have choosen................
I love those blocks (so pleased I own this book, I'll go and take another look at it!)
I like this a lot! i LOVE quilts with squares and rectangles. something about those shapes appeal to me.
I like this block. It looks complex but is really easy to do. My favorite kind.
I like it! I can see mini blocks out of scraps and crumbs.
Lovely colours.
Pretty quilt. I may just make one of those out of the leftovers from Carolina Crossroads - if I ever finish it!
As the job it is beautiful that you are doing
okgbva
Now you have reminded me that I have that book...and a lot of blocks cut out for the quilt already!!
Thanks for that, hope it turns out as good as yours! Tracey
I love those lavender and green colours,so effective in that pattern!
I see on your profile that you like Now Voyager, that's one of my favourite films too, and I also like Jane Eyre:)
Caroline
It´s a cute pattern - very variable! I will remember to use my stash!
Gosh, I just love it! The block is simple, and when I saw the next pic of the top, it is just so pretty! Very scrappy and spring time looking!
Looks like fields of flowers viewed from above *s*
I love the lavender squares. What an easy and effective technique. It looks beautiful.
Coincidence - I used this book for the first time today too :0 and i'v e had it forever....
Your purple/green quilt is lovely. Of course, anything purple is lovely, I think! Such simple construction, but a great effect. I need a tea cozy also. Did you get one made yet?
This quilt top just glows...looks like my type of garden (no watering required!)
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