Friday, March 30, 2018

Little Red Crosses

I'm using little in this post as a diminutive word to express affection.  I like these little blocks a lot.  If you're thinking little in size, these are small only in comparison to the 9" blocks they'll be paired with as cornerstones. 


These will measure 4½" when sewn into Blue and Gray, the quilt I began making a week or two ago.  I wish I had a grand selection of Civil War era reds and blues but I haven't.  I've purchased a few but I'm also using not-quite-Civil-War-era fabrics.  I'm okay with that.  Only others who know about reproduction fabrics -- not many in my circle of friends -- will notice.

I need 38 of these blocks for the quilt.  I've made 26, so just a few more and I'll have enough.

Does anyone else like seeing a stack of finished blocks?  They give me a sense of accomplishment.



I'm linking this post to Finished or Not Friday at Busy Hands Quilts.  Thanks for hosting, Myra.

--Nancy.

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  1. julieQMarch 30, 2018 at 8:50 PM

    I love them!! Mine are 3 inches finished, so you will have a lot bigger quilt...wish I had done that, now!!

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    1. NancyApril 11, 2018 at 7:39 PM

      Thank you, Julie. I think yours look wonderful. It's hard to know for sure (for me, anyway) how large to make blocks if I'm altering a pattern. I hope these blocks won't seem too big when the quilt is finally finished!

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  2. SherrillMarch 30, 2018 at 10:31 PM

    That Julie gets lots of folks in trouble. Looks gorgeous!

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    1. NancyApril 11, 2018 at 7:41 PM

      Thanks, Sherrill. That Julie hasn't led me astray yet -- but I'll keep a close eye on her. ;-)

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  3. Sylvia@TreadlestitchesMarch 31, 2018 at 9:48 AM

    Nice fabrics and nice blocks! I'm sure this will be a wonderful quilt.
    Cheers,
    Sylvia@Treadlestitches

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    1. NancyApril 11, 2018 at 7:52 PM

      Thanks so much, Sylvia. I hope the finished quilt looks as good as I imagine it will.

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