How 128 leftover corner pieces of fabric make 2” x 2” four-patch blocks by Paul Leger April 28, 2023 written by Paul Leger April 28, 2023 260 So far this week I used two OLFA rulers, the OLFA 121⁄2″ Square Frosted Acrylic Ruler to cut the 8½” x 8½” fabric squares and the OLFA 61⁄2″ Square Frosted Acrylic Ruler which I used yesterday to mark squares for the Cathedral Window Quilt. Today I’m using the small but mighty OLFA 41⁄2″ Square Frosted Acrylic Ruler. OLFA rulers My OLFA Splash 45mm rotary cutter and OLFA 41⁄2″ square ruler are ready to start. OLFA splash 45mm rotary cutter and OLFA 41⁄2″ square ruler Once I cut all circles for this week’s project, I ended up with 128 of these corner pieces. Unused corner pieces from cut circles With the cost of fabric being what it is, I always try to save as many scraps as I can. In this case, the scraps were not big enough to cut them into a usable square. It would’ve been a lot of work. I also wasn’t sure I’d ever use something so small. So, I came up with the idea of sewing four corners together like this. Sew four corners together. Once I sewed the corners together, I was able to comfortably make 2” x 2” four-patch blocks. Cut to 2” x 2”. From all the Cathedral Window Quilt scraps, I was able to get 32 four-patch blocks. You can sew these together to make a potholder, a trivet or even a small doll quilt. Combining them with other fabrics will naturally make a larger doll quilt or even a table centrepiece. Making four patch blocks from scraps On the topic of scraps, I’d like to introduce the UNIQUE quilting Fusible Batting Seam Tape – 38mm x 9m (11⁄2″ x 10yds). How many times have I had leftover pieces of batting – many of which are long and wide? I take those pieces, butt them together and use the fusible batting tape to join them together. The tape is so lightweight, that once it’s applied, you don’t notice it. It’s quick, easy to use and fast. I always have a few rolls on hand. UNIQUE quilting fusible batting seam tape Squaring off scraps of fabric and joining leftover batting together are ways I try to reduce what goes to the trash bin. Reusing scraps helps reduce waste! Everyday tools and notions Another week is over. Hope everyone enjoyed making a Cathedral Window Quilt using OLFA square rulers and finding out how to use the leftover fabric scraps. I’d love to hear of other ways to make use of fabric scraps – please share your ideas. This is part 5 of 5 in this series Go back to part 4: Making a square quilt out of circles – OLFA rulers make it work! Print this page or save as a PDF 0qs465cathedral window quiltFairfield Low-Loft Quilt Batting - Crib - 114 x 152cm (45″ x 60″)free quilt patternsfree quilting tutorialsGütermann Cotton 50wt Thread 250m - Lt. SlateGütermann Cotton 50wt Thread 250m – IvoryKAI 1000 Series Embroidery Scissors - 51⁄2″ (14cm)notionsOLFA CMP-1 - Compass Circle CutterOLFA CMP-3 - Rotary Circle CutterOLFA QR-12S - 121⁄2″ Square Frosted Acrylic RulerOLFA QR-4S - 41⁄2″ Square Frosted Acrylic RulerOLFA QR-6S - 61⁄2″ Square Frosted Acrylic RulerOLFA RB18-2 - Stainless Steel Rotary Blades 18mm - 2 packOLFA RM-12S - Square Rotating Cutting MatOLFA RM-CG AQA - 12″ x 18″ Double Sided Rotary Mat – AquaOLFA RTY-2/C - Splash Handle Rotary Cutter 45mm – AquaOliso Pro TG1600 Pro Plus Smart Iron – TurquoisequiltsschmetzSCHMETZ #1856 Piecing and Quilting Needles Pack Carded - Assorted - 5 countthreads FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinRedditWhatsappTelegramEmail Paul Leger I took my first quilting course in September 1994 in Barrie, Ontario, near the armed forces base where I was stationed. After moving to Ottawa in 1996, I joined my first guild. I took more courses and began to buy quilting books and lots of fabrics. Quilting has become my passion. I have made over 150 more quilts since then, and have never looked back. I now share my knowledge of quilting by teaching and doing presentations, and blogging! previous post Making a square quilt out of circles – OLFA rulers make it work! next post Recovering a lampshade with Mont Marte art supplies – Part 1 YOU MAY ALSO LIKE... No-sew embellishments – Easy with ribbons, buttons, and... 2 essential products for making 3D flowers out... 2 ways to showcase thread in your quilting... 12 easy steps to stencil tea towels using... 2 ways to make stencils with freezer paper... T-shirt quilts – 4 ideas for layouts that... Stay warm with a quilt made with Fairfield... Pinning a quilt – It’s the little things... T-shirt quilts – Quilting rulers that make the... Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.
