Tuesday 23 June 2015

A BAD Rail Fence Mini Quilt


My BAD block 172 is actually four little 2¾” rail fence blocks joined together to make a 5" patch.  

BAD Block 172 

Jill, over at Apple Avenue Quilts is posting a mini quilt pattern each month for the rest of the year.  The 'rail fence' paper-pieced block and mini quilt are the free pattern for June.   

In keeping with my BAD (block-a-day) aims I used only scraps of fabric for this little quiltie. Can't think of a nicer way to use up those thin scrappy strips can you?
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8 comments:

  1. Apple Avenue Quilts23 June 2015 at 16:50

    Wow quick finish and so pretty! I love your fabric choices.

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    1. The Patchsmith23 June 2015 at 16:53

      It was a quick little pattern Jill - I set up a paper-piece chain and it all went together easily. Thank you for sharing.

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  2. Simone de Klerk23 June 2015 at 17:52

    Cute fabrics! Makes the block nice and fresh!

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    1. The Patchsmith24 June 2015 at 10:09

      Mum should like it. And all from scraps - gotta love that.

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  3. Christine B23 June 2015 at 18:47

    Very pretty block and very accurate seams! :) x

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    1. The Patchsmith24 June 2015 at 10:10

      Thank you Christine. The block was paper pieced which helps with the accuracy especially when the blocks are so tiny.

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  4. Amy DeCesare24 June 2015 at 11:10

    Oh, my! I almost squealed when this beauty appeared on my computer screen...it's just gorgeous! I love the perfection of the strips, and the sophisticated prints and colors. Great border to set it all off!

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  5. Elaine14 July 2015 at 14:48

    I love the Rail Fence block. So user friendly especially for the minuscule scraps I can't bear to part with. This is adorable and I love the light blue with orange. Can it be pulled off "non-paper pieced" is the question? Looks great Amanda!

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