November 2017, Crib size in blue

 This pattern is called a "string" quilt.  You cut a pattern from paper or cloth to the size block you want.  Then sew strips of fabric to the pattern, cutting it near to the size of the pattern.  If  you use fabric, it can stay and makes a heavier quilt.  I used thin paper, the pages from a telephone book, so after it was sewn, I tore the paper away.  It's really a relaxing process, just sit and sew the strips, no planning or measuring,  Tearing the paper away was messy, I did it mostly sitting out on the deck and let the wind blow the paper scraps away. 

2017, two more baby sized quilts

 So I cleared out my catchall box of 2 1/2 inch squares and made two more quilts,  done with this for now.  The top one is green/yellow.  Notice the block in the middle, amazingly, that fabric is from a skirt I had in high school.  It's ancient!  How did I hang on to it all this time?

This second one is mostly pink, and I love the fabric.  Notice, the block in the middle left, is made from fabric I used to make Tina a dress when she was in high school.  Not so ancient.  This material has found it's way into lots of my quilts,.