I have been cutting and stacking my squares for the granny square quilt I have been working on. This is much quicker for me. I simply place the cut squares in the order I want to sew them in and then place the layers of squares on a small cutting mat. This way I can move the mat around and put it on my table right next to my sewing machine. There are some wonderful mini design boards I have seen but have not made one yet, although I do have the supplies to do so!
Sewing them in the chain sewing method is so much faster than each square individually.
I have also learned that there are many, many names for the granny square block. It is so funny when you realize that everything old is new again.
I am enjoying seeing all the variations on so many blogs, I am really glad I decided to join in on all the fun, if you haven't begun your own yet, you may just want to!
I use my mother's vintage cookie sheet to hold and transfer my blocks! Not as fancy as a design board but it works and brings back happy memories!
ReplyDeleteLove this idea!! So organized!! xo Heather
ReplyDeleteGreat idea - such a time saver and avoids mixups!
ReplyDeleteThat's how I make mine! So quick and efficient!
ReplyDeleteDon't you just love chain stitching??!! :o)
ReplyDeleteYour method looks fabulous!
I love chain stitching, but never thought to do THIS!! You are so smart! Thanks for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing that. I was doing a granny square yesterday, and got "lost" in the strips!!!! I prefer to strip piece. but that does keep them all uniform. I'll refer to your diagram later when I pick that up again.
ReplyDeleteI chain stitch my blocks too, otherwise it takes forever. The only problem I have is sewing them in the wrong order, and I only do one block at a a time!!
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