Slice & Dice

This quilt starts off with a simple 9 patch block and each square inside the block is 5 inches.  This quilt was made with about 20 charm packs.  I sliced and diced the 9 patch block twice.  The first slice was 1 3/4 inches from the center on both sides of the middle line.  Sew those back together.  Then slice again at 2 inches from the center line and sew those back together.  I separated the charms into lights and darks and alternated the blocks within the quilt.  This quilt is made out of flannel and should be quite warm.

In the Mix

This quilt is called "In the mix".  The reason I named it this is because all of these blocks were orphan blocks.  They were made up just because or left over from other quilts.  They have absolutely nothing to do with each other, however, I think they go together nicely with the sashing and border.  I think this is a great way to use up scraps and old blocks that you would never put in a quilt.  Try it!  I guarantee that you will be pleased with the results.  I am!