Scattered

I can't seem to settle.  I jump from project to project, starting new things and moving on.  I did finish the granddaughter's tshirt quilt.  So, July turned to August and no little quilt.  I have a simple doll bed that needed accoutrements - that became my Saturday, Aug 1st activity.

I used the 4 Patch quick piecing method.  Cut two squares twice the normal dimension.  For a 2" finished 4 Patch, you would normally cut 4 - 1 1/2" squares.  To quick piece, cut 2 - 3" squares to yield two 4 Patch blocks.  Sew two opposing sides with 1/4" seam allowance.  Cut the square in half both horizontally and vertically.  You're ready to sew the final seams on two 4 Patch blocks.

My little quilt required 18 4 Patch blocks and I cut 36 squares (half light, half dark), so I had double the blocks needed.  I used some of the extra units (not sewn into 4 Patch) in the outside border and the remainder are tucked away for the future.

I centered the little quilt on another of my scattered projects (four large blocks comprised of hst) on the design wall - a fun surprise that it fit perfectly.  That won't be the case when the four hst blocks are sewn together.

And the little quilt all alone -

Here's hoping this month brings a little more focus to my ramblings.  Wishing you a happy, healthy August!