Crazy Doll Quilt Blocks
Because I wanted a break from cutting thousands of little kit quilt pieces, yesterday I decided to try some small crazy quilt blocks. In the past, I have used top stitching on my crazy blocks, because I enjoy making curved and odd shaped pieces. I do like the look of more weird shapes, but the top stitching doesn’t look nearly as nice as the hidden seam most people use in these foundation pieced blocks. Too bad I don’t have a cute blanket stitch on either of my old Berninas.
Anyway, this time I tried using the stitch and flip method (not sure if that’s the right term). It took some getting used to, but I finally think I have the hang of it. Still, I wish I could do curves.



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Brenda Weed wrote,
I just love all your vintage fabrics! Sweet, sweet!
Link | April 6th, 2012 at 7:37 pm
Laura wrote,
When I first did Crazy Patch blocks the pattern recommended beginning with a 5 sided figure for more variety in the blocks. Give it a try. I found it amazing.
Link | April 7th, 2012 at 1:32 am
mickie wrote,
These are adorable! Saw some similiar to this on ebay but I love that donkey one
Anyway, thanks for the fun….Just catchin up with your wonderful projects! Way to go! Hugs, Mickie
Link | April 7th, 2012 at 4:41 am
mickie wrote,
whoops, he’s a horse, not a donkey, SHEESH
Link | April 7th, 2012 at 4:42 am
Judy Hansen wrote,
I love your crazy quilt blocks! Much better than my first attempt at them. I will try again, using 30′s fabrics. I posted a picture of my first Baby Aster quilt blocks on my blog yesterday. They are so much fun to make. Thanks again.
http://smallquiltsanddollquilts.blogspot.com
Link | April 7th, 2012 at 5:02 am
Patalier wrote,
I love them!! You have an eye for balancing the fabrics in the blocks! Just wonderful Martha.
Link | April 8th, 2012 at 2:55 pm
nanette wrote,
They are so cute I want to eat them. I know that sounds weird but sometimes when I see something I like so much I want it and I want to make it mine somehow. I hate hate paper piecing. I wish I liked it more. I love these.
Link | April 9th, 2012 at 10:47 am
barbara wrote,
Can’t imagine that cutting thousands of tiny quilt pieces would ever get old (ha!) but these are great. I love that you won’t part with any piece of fabric!
Link | April 10th, 2012 at 5:44 am