Strip Piecing with Scraps! The Beautiful Descending Blocks Pattern.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ส.ค. 2023
- This quilt pattern was originally made to be a doll quilt. It is the perfect size for a table topper though. I use fairly flat batting so that I can put "decor" on it. I hope you will dig through your scraps (or yardage) and spend an afternoon playing in your fabric for the joy of it!
Here is a link to the Descending Squares Pattern:
www.merrymabelmarket.com/quil...
I have never made a doll quilt…but now I am very tempted
Some temptations are SO worth succumbing to!! This is one of those!
Thank you! Love the tip about borders "going around the corner". Darling little quilts! You are one of the very few folks I enjoy listening to on a tutorial [I can count them on one hand]. Thank you for sharing 😀
Sew sew sew!!
Thank you for this great video! My 8 yo granddaughter is learning to sew. I saved this to inspire her and hopefully sew this little quilt! God bless❤
Wonderful!
I love this.. and thank you for validating my style of quilting..... i'm in this world to find the joy... not be judged or be judgy.... Your work is fun... would love to see you doing the FMQ as you did on this little quilt... the wavy echos!
I'll add that to the possibilities for future video's list! Thank you.
I like the quilts that are meant to be used and made from old clothes. But I also like the geometric ones on quilt book covers lol. I guess I'm trying to say it should have character, like a house should look lived in and homey, not pristine like a museum
Fun comment. Thank you!@@sarahkinsey5434
Thank you for this video.
My pleasure!
you make me laugh! i love seeing that you have a new video out. your solution to "bad" sewing? brilliant.
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Looks great. This tube method is just about my favorite way to make a quilt. So many options. Love it and love your videos.
As a finished piece it looked like it must have been so complicated to get all the square together in the center. And then as I watched the whole process I was just blown away. What a wonderful pattern, and thank you for making free until September!
I hope you have SO MUCH FUN making this!
Thank you for your gift of a free pattern. Can't wait to watch video and make from my scraps!!!!
Hope you enjoy it!
I love your videos like this. You reveal your thinking, thus encouraging us to do the same.....free the mind to do the work. Love the little quilts 🤩. Thanks for the video 😊
Thank you for the kind comment!!
Thank you! 💙 This is adorable. I must make one for my Mom who adores scrappy quilts and had me sitting at a quilting frame at the age of three.🩷
Great idea! What a good Momma!!
Such a fun way to use scraps. I am beginning to love brights. I've always preferred earth tones.
My Goodness Looove your videos Sooo Simple. Soo Beautiful. Thank You. Blessings to Everyone ❤❤❤
Thanks so much 😊
I am addicted to your videos! I love them and now I can’t decide which to make first! 🎉
Yay! Thank you! Add chocolate and it is the PERFECT addiction!
Beautiful quilts! Thank you for showing us how you do this. You are a blue ribbon quilter and a blue ribbon teacher!
Thanks for watching!
Just beautiful! I love watching and listening to you! You always make things look so easy. Thank you! ❤
Wow, thank you!
Thank you so much for another great (and fun) video that gives us permission to just have fun and don't worry about being "perfect". I like that you don't apologize if you need to "fudge" (like on your borders) and just keep going. I love the border because it adds so much interest. Can't wait to see what you do next. You are so inspirational to me :)
Thank you for your kind comment!
Thank you for sharing, your quilts are so beautiful. I learn a lot from you. I can watch your videos over and over! 💖
You are SO kind!
So many color options. I love seeing all the different styles out of the same pattern.
I had to watch this video again! I just love it . Merry you're the best!!
Thank you Audi. YOU are the best!
Love this video and tutorials. All three doll sized quilts were beautiful. Good instructions and tips. I love scrappy borders and hints on color and placement for this type of project. I get something useful out of every video. Too many projects and too little time. Your inspiration to make efficient use of time and scraps is appreciated.
So glad!
I could watch your videos all day. Just love them. I would love to see more of your embroidery on a baby quilt. It makes the quilt so unique. I have copied some animals out of my grandkids coloring books and I am looking forward to trying my hands on this method.
I do love to add embroidery to SO many things.
Love it! I don't think you actually whacked off too much. As you say, no one will see those squares as anything but squares. Thanks for the new link - it worked perfectly. Please keep making videos.
Thank you! ;)
Thank you for such a simple to follow pattern and technique, as I am a beginner. I am eager to learn more about the tips and tricks of quilting! Happy quilting! ☺️🫶
Quilting is the "end all" hobby!! It's so satisfying. Best wishes!
Wow, what beautiful quilts!! I love both of them. You have inspired me to make one with animals and one with lots of bright, happy colors. I am also going to make them for my night stands...I would have never thought of that...thanks for the great idea. I haven't sewed anything yet with tiny squares. I am excited about getting started. Your encouragement about sewing as accurately as you can and not worrying about if it is not perfect is what made me decide to do this. Also, as you said the more you make the better it will be. Thanks for the wonderful tutorial!!
Have so much fun!!!
Love the safari prints. It turned out great.
You are just marvellous! Inspirational, unique little projects. I look forward to next video, thank you
More to come!
These small quilts are so beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you like them!
What lovely little quilts. You do beautiful work, I'm going to have to see what else you're up to. You have inspired me to start using my growing collection of scraps. Thank you so much for sharing your brilliance with us.
Scraps are the best! (Yardage is the best too!)
I am so excited to try this little quilt! Thank you for sharing it!
Hope you enjoy it!
You are the best! Love ALL your tutorials. Thanks!
That means an extra lot coming from one of my MOST favorite quilters!
I watched your video and enjoyed your attitude so much that I became a subscriber!
Wow, thank you!
Thank you. I really like how you explain and demo your techniques for the projects.😊
I love this quilt and your clear and easy method..❤
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Awesome! Thank you!
I will use this Patterson to placemates, thank you!! You make patchwork so fun.
What a kind thing to say. It IS fun to me.
@@merrymabelmarket is like perfection is the gold for many people. Like you I like the process, that's how I know I will love the result.
We're grateful for your tutorials!
Glad you like them!
Wow, these are all so beautiful ! Just love them. Need to try this for sure. Thank you for another great tutorial ! 😊
Have fun!
I’m so glad to find you, and this quilt… I am going to get my machine out and start sewing again. I love your fabric picks. Thanks for this video.. 😅
Wonderful!
Thank you for such a great tutorial on this descending block patterns...I am not even a quilter and I am inspired to try this! :)
You can do it!
@@merrymabelmarket Thank you for your encouragement!
Thank you for your positive videos
Thank you for your sweet comments about our videos. I'm so glad you watched and enjoyed!
I love this!❤
I'm new to your family!
I have been quilting
since 1988..
Bonnie Ohio ❤
Awesome! Welcome!
All so beautiful Thank you for sharing with us x
You are so welcome
I love this video and your joyful and encouraging teaching style❣️ This will be great for using some of my stash. I will be using larger squares so I can make larger quilts. THANK YOU.
Wonderful! Great Plan!
So gorgeous. Thank you for your excellent instructions.
Thanks so much 😊
You are my favorite quilter and there are some really good ones out there!!!❤
There are many amazing quilters out there. You are so kind.
I love all the animal prints that you have.
Me too!
i love this. quick and easy. love that you share your thought processes and give yourself slack. i've used the gallloping horse comment myself. these are the types of videos i love to see from you. thanks.
I appreciate your comment. Thanks.
I get confused too! Thank you for solving my confusion problem! Will definitely give this a go!
Happy to help!
I love these doll quilts. They are sew cute snd easy. I’m like you, I slap it on and whack it off! Life is too short to agonize over things.
Yes! Thank you!
I love love love your videos. I would love see something using batiks. You have a great sent of colour and I love simple quilt patterns.
I just bought a new batik fabric today. Tee hee...
Love how you do your videos. Fast and to the point. No messing around telling stories not related to the project video. Congratulations
I appreciate that!
Thank you for sharing your tutorial! I love watching the process and your clear instructions! New subscriber!!!
Thanks for subbing!
Wow, amazing!
Thank you for the free pattern. I can't wait to try it!
Have so much fun!
Love your cheerful attitude - you encourage us to have fun and not obsess. Thanks. Also great ideas
Love your tutorials, thankyou , on my must do list , Australia
Wonderful!
What fun!! Thank you so much for this technique.
You are so welcome!
A beautiful little quilt.
Thank you, just ordered the pattern. Your explanations on the process and color choicesare very informative.
Wonderful!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on piecing the scrappy borders. ❤
I do love random feeling, scrappy borders!
This is so sweet! Thanks for sharing! I've just cut my strips for trip around the world using your method. I'll get them sewn soon. When complete, it will be the "other side" of a tshirt quilt for my daughter. Not the back side, mind you - she wanted a pretty side! I'm excited to try it with the mutes tones 😘
Sounds like you are having loads of fun!!
Thank you for this pattern & your instructional video. I've always wanted to make a large 1" pieced quilt & this will help me to see if I will have the patience, but on a smaller scale. Much appreciated!
Glad it was helpful!
Great tutorial. It made me merry. I will try with my scraps.
Have so much fun!
Such a great tutorial! I just love listening to you! This is on my list…thank you❤️❤️
So kind of you to say.
I love this doll quilt. I am not a fan of scrap quilts generally, but I think you've changed my mind. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
Thank you for your kind comment!
Finally! Finally I understand this type of quilt. I have watched a number of tutorials for this type of quilt, but could never wrap my head around it. You made this simple to follow. Even I might be able to do this. Thanks! Live your channel.
Wonderful!
You are amazing! You inspire me! Love you site!!🥰
Thank you so much!
Love these little quilts. Great videos!
Thanks so much!
Thank you for this beautiful pattern!
You’re welcome 😊
Just found YOU! And love your quilting ideas! Will be following, and already plan on making a couple of your patterns. Thanks a bunch…of fabric!😊
Awesome! Thank you!
Another beautiful quilt! ❤
Thank you! 😊
I absolutely LOVE your quilting attitude (because I share it). I make quilts for loved ones and good friends, learn something new with each one and very much enjoy the process. I read somewhere there was a quilter's motto "If it looks okay as you're riding by on a galloping horse, it's okay. " Too wordy. I like your condensed version much better; takes less time to say and conveys the message perfectly. Thank you for sharing your expertise! ......and for making me laugh. It's the BEST medicine, and let's face it, if you're making a quilt, big or little, at some point, maybe several points, you'll probably NEED a piece or two of candy and a laugh.
Quilting is what I do for happiness and sanity. I agree that it IS the best medicine.
New subscriber and I'm in love with both quilts. I will be trying this. Thank you for the guidance and sharing!!
Genius!! I was looking for something a little more complicated to use with my leftover strips. This is just what I needed. I may try with 2 1/2" strips to make something bigger.
Great Plan!! I bet you will love it.
love your quilts and color play. I say done is better than perfect. Happy quilting!
Yes! Thank you!
Thank you for the pattern. Great explanation!
You are so welcome!
Love this! Thank you!
Thank you for sharing. God Bless
I'm so glad you watched! You too!
Absolutely genius work! You are to be congratulated on saving so many of us from sleepless nights on what to do with scraps.
I do love my scraps. (And my yardage too!)
I love how you ‘cornered’ the sashing strips. Beautifully scrappy! 🇨🇦💕
thank you.
Fun technique. Thanks for sharing.
Another great idea! Thank you so much for filming and sharing. The voice-over being added afterwards works perfectly. ⚘️
You’re so organized! Amazing ❤
I do like order. It helps my brain to create.
What a brilliantly put together pattern! I so love how you make it ! I’m going to make this quilt for sure! I’ll start out small but I can see already how much fun this quilt will be to make in a larger scale! Love love your fun personality! ❤️😊
Thank you for your kindness. Have so much FUN with the pattern!!
I really love this quilt. It looks deceptively complicated. It'll make a lovely crib quilt, especially in bright colors. Thank you!
I love quilts that are so simple and look SO complicated.
Thank you ,God Bless ❤
very impressive "scrap" pile.
I do love my scraps!
Another magnificent piece! I love it. Reminds me of the ‘trip around the world’ quilt. Which I made, and I ripped my seams as per watching you. Worked great. This weekend I’m making an ironing board extension(like yours)......then, I’ll be making this little gem. Keep on making videos. I love watching them, over and over and most times re creating what you’ve made! You’re awesome💕🧵👏🏻
Thank you for your kind support.
What size is a baby quilt..?
Honestly, it is whatever size you want it to be. I generally make them 36 x 36 up to 40 x 60 (crib sized)... @@user-gp6cx9er5u
Two thread savers might work better in this situation, I think. Then you don't have to cut so close to the presser foot.
Great tutorial.
I'm pathetic. When I have two - I constantly lose one of them. In theory, I agree with you. In my own crazy reality... only one at a time really works for me.
Beautiful. I did that and made pieced pumpkins. Also the outside of purses.
It is such a fun, fast technique!
Those are beautiful!!!
And SO fun to make!
Beautiful!
Beautiful work
Love this concept! I used it to make a trip around the world quilt. Have not yet attempted a bargello quilt😊
So many wonderful quilts are waiting to be created!
Beautiful 😊
Decide scrappily. Love it! They turned out great
Thanks my friend!
So fun! So nicely done.
Beautiful work ❤❤❤
Love these quilts! Can’t wait to try this pattern. Also, love your quilter’s quote about the galloping horse. I always say , if it was perfect, it wouldn’t be homemade.
Tee hee...
Beautiful! Thank you.