Here is Block #8 for Melva's Little House SewAlong. Melva challenged us to sew with little pieces, and in spite of my fear of tiny pieces of fabric, I did it with no bad words!
I even found a Little House quote to use in the surrounding log cabin. This has been a very enjoyable SAL with only one block left!
Oh, Granny! quilt block, pattern by Elizabeth Eastmond
I thought I would limit my participation in sew-alongs and quilt-alongs this year, but that is not happening. Sometimes you have to go with the enticement, right? While innocently reading O0P Quilt, I was tempted by Elizabeth's description of an easy Granny Square block. I thought about it for a bit, then when an update post appeared a few days later, I was reeled in. The idea is to make a couple blocks a week. I have missed the first couple weeks of May, but I think I can do it. The pattern is crazy easy, and there are options to make 3-block square or 4-block square. I made a quick 3-block just to test it, but I have not yet ruled out a 4-block. You may find more versions under #ohgranny2026 on Instagram.
My only other experience with a granny square quilt block was Crochet by Fig Tree and Co that I began and never finished in 2023. I'm not even sure I blogged about it. Mine is a Christmas version. The pattern is a bit more complicated than Elizabeth's simple, genius block, but I have renewed interest in it as a Christmas make. At any rate, it is out of the closet and back into the rotation!
This is the latest incarnation of the Barbie coin quilt for my youngest granddaughter. This iteration would include white sashing strips between the coin strips. It still needs a few more color strips, then I will decide if I want to add the sashing. It would certainly make a big girl quilt to cover Delaney's bed!
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Oh Linda, I am smitten over your Heart block. Swoon! The fabrics are so darling and sweet. Did you have Little House fabric or did you write the quote on the strip? I love that you were able to include it. Hmmm the Granny Square SAL sounds interesting. Your test block is fabulous. Has your granddaughter seen the Barbie quilt on the design wall yet? White sashing will be very pretty. Have a great weekend. You certainly are staying busy. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteLove the granny square, I really need to make some of those!
ReplyDeleteGood progress Linda! I like granny squares. I did the APQS granny square SAL a few years ago, but I’m not sure what happened to the quilt. The blocks were a lot of fun to make! Those Christmas blocks will make a cute quilt if you decide to finish them!
ReplyDeleteLinda, your heart block is awesome! I love that you did it all in neutrals with the green as the background fabric. The granny square looks like a fun QAL, too. It is definitely hard to resist joining in withsome of these projects - but fun, too. I'll look forward to seeing more of your granny squares!
ReplyDeleteWonderful progress on the coins and I still love your Log Cabin project. Now I am going to adore your Granny Square!!! LOL
ReplyDeleteI love the heart log cabin block! I haven't done a sew along in such a long time that I forgot how fun they are.
ReplyDeleteYou have been quite busy, Linda. The Christmas version of Crochet is pretty. And I'm loving the colors in the Barbie quilt.
ReplyDeleteI love the Oh, Granny! quilt block, pattern by Elizabeth Eastmond! I also love the fabric that you have chosen, the leafy one in particular.
ReplyDeleteyour coin quilt is coming along pretty good. i didn't take part in the quilt along you are doing but have seen a few yours is looking good.
ReplyDeleteIt's always fun to see them in progress then see them later finished.
ReplyDeleteYour Little House block is really cute. Love that you found her name in fabric. What a very fun addition. I've wanted to make a Granny Square quilt, but it's still on my bucket list. I'll get to it sometime. The coin quilt is coming along. That's such a fun quilt too.
ReplyDeleteVery cool that you added the Laura Ingalls quote
ReplyDeleteThanks Marsha!
DeletePretty blocks, Linda! Your LH block is so cute, love the fabrics. Love your GS and Crochet blocks too. It reminds me I have a GS Ufo somewhere! ...and I'm tempted to do the Crochet blocks. I also like the stars you are adding to the coin quilt, great idea.
ReplyDeleteAll of your projects are so pretty! I love the Granny Square Blocks! I'll participate vicariously through you! :) Happy Stitching!
ReplyDeleteSO pretty!! I love the Ingall's quote, as well! You know, she's all grown up now with a website called, Modern Prairie. It's an app. She makes prairie style dresses that are too fun. It's sort of like a Facebook for crafty people...love it.
ReplyDeleteHappy week!
Donna
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Oh, I love all these things you are doing. Fun that you are feeling inspired by the BOMs and getting them done. I love it!
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