New Orleans House Project

Saturday, October 17, 2015

RSC 15: Variations on 2 Inch Squares

Two inch squares and strips are great building blocks for scrappy quilts.  I have a box full of 2 inch parts that I use as a starting point for all kinds of scrappy projects, including RSC quilts.  I did some digging in the 2 inch scrap box last week to start a 4-patch mini quilt.  I was able to finish that up this week with a variety of 2 inch squares and strips in orange, brown and cream fabrics.  I even found a perfect border fabric in my stash - I just need to cut the borders and attach them.
 

I also went digging in the brown 2 inch squares to assemble 2 Scrap Jar Star blocks.  These came from my burgeoning supply of reproduction scraps.

I'll be digging in my scrap boxes looking for more brown RSC inspiration, as the month is only half over.   In the meantime, check out Angela's Soscrappy blog for more Rainbow Scrap ideas.


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22 comments:

  1. JulieroseOctober 17, 2015 at 6:07 AM

    I like your combo of the orange and brown--perfect for this time of year--really cute mini quilt...hugs, Julierose

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  2. DashaOctober 17, 2015 at 6:18 AM

    Lovely mini. Great use of the 2" scraps. Might have to pinch that idea. :)

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  3. Kathy S.October 17, 2015 at 6:27 AM

    LOVE your 4-patch mini! Great colors and border.

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  4. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowOctober 17, 2015 at 6:34 AM

    Love these color combos : )

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  5. scraphappyOctober 17, 2015 at 7:32 AM

    Reproduction browns are so soft and warm. Lovely. It is great how quickly quilts can come together from the partially assembled extra and precuts.

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  6. CathyOctober 17, 2015 at 8:21 AM

    2 inch scraps is one thing I usually don't have. Seems I have mostly 2.5 and 1.5. And for some reason I keep my cw and 30 repro scraps and projects separate from all other scraps.

    I like both of your projects regardless of the scrap size!

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  7. QuiltdivajulieOctober 17, 2015 at 8:42 AM

    Those scrap jar stars are STILL calling out to me . . .

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  8. Sally TrudeOctober 17, 2015 at 8:58 AM

    That four patch mini is so striking with your choice of sashing and cornerstones. And your chocolates look quite gourmet in their fancy star box.

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  9. MarlyOctober 17, 2015 at 10:11 AM

    What a clever way to use up small scraps and turn them into such a fun mini quilt. I like those scrap jar stars; very striking.

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  10. SheilaOctober 17, 2015 at 11:03 AM

    Wow! I love your chocolate brown prints. I must try some of those wonderful stars! Totally agree with you about those 2" squares and strips.

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  11. KateOctober 17, 2015 at 11:40 AM

    Love that Jack O Lantern border fabric! It's prefect for that mini.

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  12. Magpie SueOctober 17, 2015 at 12:12 PM

    What a happy little mini quilt that will be! Always love those scrap jar stars too.

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  13. PaulaB quiltsOctober 17, 2015 at 12:23 PM

    What a sweet little quilt you had hiding in your block box. Looks like it just made itself! Keep up the good work!

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  14. Nell's QuiltsOctober 17, 2015 at 2:45 PM

    So much fun to play with the 2.5" strips and squares. Great little projects and the colours are perfect for October.

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  15. Deb AOctober 17, 2015 at 3:00 PM

    I have a little basket of 2.5 inch squares..... that are turning into 4 patches. No clue what they will become though! Great ideas.
    Your scrap jars are looking great.

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  16. sunnyOctober 17, 2015 at 4:38 PM

    Love the orange and brown combo. I was out hiking earlier today, and the oranges in nature are just so beautiful!!

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  17. JenniferOctober 17, 2015 at 4:43 PM

    thanks for stopping by- I love your scrap jar blocks!

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  18. gayleOctober 17, 2015 at 5:19 PM

    I love mini quilts, and that one is fantastic!
    I've started cutting 2" strips, in addition to the 1.5, 2.5, and 3.5 that I'd been cutting. Not very many yet, but handy since I'm using 2" squares for my little rainbow Ohio stars. Your scrapbox stars are really tempting...

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  19. LA PaylorOctober 17, 2015 at 5:46 PM

    love a 2 inch square made quilt! LeeAnna

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  20. Katie Z.October 17, 2015 at 8:31 PM

    I love your mini!

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  21. Kathy ... aka NanaOctober 18, 2015 at 9:13 AM

    I love those Scrap Jar Star blocks! And that little quilt ... so cute!

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  22. BarbOctober 18, 2015 at 1:54 PM

    cute four patch mini - wee!

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