Friday, 12 September 2025

who doesn't love economy blocks?










This square in a square/economy block WiP is one of my favourites at the moment. I think I’ve got it all covered - large prints, small prints, spots, stripes & a little black & white!

Economy Stars Parade pattern by Rachel @stitchedincolor is a unique twist on a classic! I'm using her pattern as my starting point, but as I don't want a really huge quilt, I'm faffing around with different settings.
I'm fixed on keeping some sort of secondary star pattern happening - can u see it - and where possible using a focus fabric for my center squares. 

Loving this blue & lavender combo.
Linda

5 comments:

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

a good way use up the scraps - I've got some small paper piecing squares to use for 3-5 inch blocks I think and will try to get some more scrappy quilts done soon

Gretchen Weaver said...

I really like your blocks! I can easily envision one in blues, happy stitching!

Karen S said...

I do enjoy economy blocks. But what you are doing with the stars makes it extra interesting!

Juliann said...

I love an economy block and the colors you have here are wonderful. Off to see the pattern inspiration.

Exuberantcolor/Wanda S Hanson said...

That is one of my favorite blocks too. I think I have only made 2 quilts previously with that block though. Time for another.