Sentimental Stitches

Midget Blocks

September 15th, 2006 by Gayle

I’ve had the good fortune to own a unique Depression Era sampler quilt constructed of 187 little blocks with the name of each block embroidered in the sashing underneath it.

In researching this unusual quilt found in a basement canning cupboard in California, I’ve concluded that the maker was very frugal and rather than order the patterns offered in the newspaper each week, she simply hand pieced a little block from the illustration.

The finished size of the blocks here are 4 1/2″. I’ll write the instructions based on the easiest way to construct the block.

I’ll post a block or two on Monday mornings. If you can’t wait for all the blocks to be posted, you can order a complete set of the patterns in the Online Store. Special note: The blocks in the pattern set are drafted at 4″ which is the same as the original quilt.Week by Week Sampler

Block 1	Block 2	Block 3	Block 4	Block 5	Block 6
Block 7	Block 8	Block 9	Block 10	Block 11	Block 12
Block 13	Block 14	Block 15	Block 16	Block 17	Block 18
Block 19	Block 20	Block 21	Block 22	Block 23	Block 24
Block 25	Block 26	Block 27	Block 28	Block 29	Block 30
Block 31	Block 32	Block 33	Block 34	Block 35	Block 36
Block 37	Block 38	Block 39	Block 40	Block 41	Block 42
Block 43	Block 44	Block 45	Block 46	Block 47	Block 48
Block 49	Block 50	Block 51	Block 52	Block 53	Block 54
Block 55	Block 56	Block 57	Block 58	Block 59	Block 60
Block 61	Block 62	Block 63	Block 64	Block 65	Block 66
Block 67	Block 68	Block 69	Block 70

187 Responses to “Midget Blocks”

on 21 Sep 2006 at 8:13 pm Wendy

I’m so excited for this quilt! I love samplers and it’s miniature as well! YEAH! Now, if I can just keep up!

Thanks for offering this!
on 21 Sep 2006 at 8:29 pm Gayle

Hi Wendy,

I get real excited about working on the blocks, make 10 or 20 and then take a break to work on something else. I keep them all organized in a three ring binder with sleeve protectors. I slide the pattern and completed block in the sleeve until I’m ready to put them together. I think I want to do a layout that’s wider and not so long. When I have mine figured out I’ll post it to the site.
on 22 Sep 2006 at 12:06 am Jeanne

Wow! I’m very excited to start making this quilt. A block a week is a great idea. Thanks for offering us the opportunity to make this gorgeous quilt.
on 22 Sep 2006 at 8:01 am Gayle

Thanks Jeanne - I think we’ll have lots of fun doing these blocks. I can’t wait to see what colors everyone chooses.
on 22 Sep 2006 at 9:06 am Margaret

Thanks for making the pattern available online. Helps those of us who need to do our quilting on limited $$. Favor to ask: Can you give us row/position info as in original quilt so we who do not have quilting software can set up our own color grid. Thanks!! Margaret in Portland OR
on 22 Sep 2006 at 9:43 am Pam

Thanks for making the patterns available. What a great quilt, thanks for sharing. As a fellow Janiac, I appreciate remarkable quilts like this.

Are these blocks 4 1/2 inch finished, or unfinished? It’s great that you’ve designed foundation pieces for us to follow, but it might be nice to also say “these are 2 inch squares, as are the quarter triangles”.
on 22 Sep 2006 at 7:28 pm Kerry

I’m hooked. I gotta do this quilt too!
on 23 Sep 2006 at 2:32 pm Gloria

Hi Gayle
I have followed the progress of your fantastic Sampler Quilt on Ebay with great interest - and a large “drool” factor. Then I discovered you are offering this wonderful “Midget” BOW.

How wonderful.. and generous of you to make this series of blocks for such a unique one of a kind quilt available for free to the internet quilting community.

Do you have a target date yet for when the BOW will start? Also, will the weekly blocks be Archives while the BOW is in progress? Or will each week’s block only be available for one week, then replaced by the next week’s block?

I am sooooo looking forward to the challenge and excitment that this series offers. Thank you very much!

Gloria
on 23 Sep 2006 at 2:42 pm Gayle

Gloria,
You asked some very good questions about the Midget Blocks. I’m going to put up one or two a week and they will be available for free on the site for 1 year from the date I posted them. After that time the pattern for the entire quilt can be ordered. The first block is there now.
on 23 Sep 2006 at 6:01 pm Ellen

I love the idea of a midget! I can’t wait to get started. Thank you so much! I just hope I don’t forget to come back for the others!
on 23 Sep 2006 at 6:40 pm Gloria

Fantastic Gayle!!!
Thanks for the very fast reply and information.

I posted information about the “Midget” BOW on my CyberQuilters YahooGroups quilting list.
It has created a lot of interest.

It’s strange timing, but just yesterday, I had a member ask if we could schedule a mini-block group project or workshop on our CQ project list. Recently we’ve had workshop on Cathedral Windows, Strip Piecing, Paper Piecing, “Speedy Strips” (the designer Marge of DelawareQuilt.com was the workshop leader) and have a Trip Around the World Workshop coming up.

If it’s okay with you, I would like to suggest that we use your “Midget” BOW as our group project. It would be a great year long project or members could just do the blocks they like the best. We don’t swap or exchange anything - but we do share great tips and pictures of our quilty works.

Gloria
raglady@aol.com
on 24 Sep 2006 at 12:57 am Yvonne

Hi Gaye, I’m a member of the CyberQuilters group mentioned above, and couldn’t wait to sign up to your BOW scheme!! Looking forward to seeing the blocks coming through.
on 24 Sep 2006 at 5:34 am karen

I am so excited to be starting your BOW! This is my first time attempting both paper pieceing and miniatures and what a wonderful way to start!
Just saying thank you doesn’t seem enough for your generosity and hard work!
Karen
on 24 Sep 2006 at 10:16 am MaryLou

WOW! What an interesting looking quilt. Yes, would love to make these blocks. Will you notify each month when posted or do we just check the site on and off.
What a great treasure. So nice of you to share with everyone, quilty people are the best.
Thanks
Mary Lou
on 24 Sep 2006 at 1:04 pm Erin

Hi Gayle, I am so excited to start this quilt, and to have the opportunity to do so. I too am a member of the Cyberquilters. I will be so glad to do a block or two a week. I thank you for doing this. Quilty Hugs,
Erin from NH
on 24 Sep 2006 at 2:45 pm Cathy

Hi Gayle,
This is such a great quilt!! I am also a member of Cyberquilters and wanted to thank you for being so generous to share these patterns with us.
Cathy
on 24 Sep 2006 at 3:28 pm Linda

Gayle, Wonderful blocks, I’m looking forward to making them. On the page with the quilt photo, the measurement says 4″, but when I printed the pattern it printed as a 4 1/2″ block. Should I try to adjust my printer to make this block 4″ finished or will they be 4 1/2″ finished. Again thanks, Linda
on 24 Sep 2006 at 4:28 pm Lena

I am such a fan of paper foundation, I’m always looking for more patterns. I’m someone who has trouble getting blocks made, I hope the small size will be doable for me and my time!

I work from my home and I’m a grand of 3, who call and want to go do things frequently or someone needs to be picked up or dropped off. Since I don’t work (outside the home) I get the call.

Thank you! The opportunity you are giving us to create something beautiful is so apprecited.

I also belong to Cyberquilters.
on 24 Sep 2006 at 5:52 pm Kaye

Gayle,

Do we make only one of each block? Or do we make multiples?

Kaye
on 24 Sep 2006 at 8:09 pm Janice

This looks like a fun one to do. Thank you so much for sharing your talents with the group.
on 25 Sep 2006 at 7:09 am Linda

I am also a member of CyberQuilters. Thanks for posting blocks. This will be a fun project.
on 25 Sep 2006 at 10:13 am Dolly

Iam also a m ember of Cyber Quilters. I plan on doing these blocks on Wednesday on our sewing Bee. Thqnks for sharing this project.
on 26 Sep 2006 at 3:04 pm Gayle

Just to update you on a few things about the Midget Blocks and say Welcome to the CyberQuilters who are doing the blocks as a group project.

The blocks in the original quilt were 4″ and if you purchase the pattern from the Online Store they will be that size. The Midget Blocks presented here each week are 4 1/2″. I found they are easier to work with and if you’re making Dear Jane or Dear Hannah blocks you can mix them in if you want.

I won’t be sending out a notice each week when I post the blocks but they will go up sometime on Sunday evening.

You can make one of each block or a little quilt all using the same block. It’s your choice! I’m starting us off with a couple of easy blocks. When we get to a difficult one, scream for help if you need it.
on 02 Oct 2006 at 1:32 am Rae

Gayle!
Can’t thank you enough for the patterns. This was such a great project. I got the first two blocks in order and sewed on them while I was on a bus trip this weekend. I felt so creative! Is the picture on the web of the original quilt that you found?
Thanks again,
Rae in Sweden
on 02 Oct 2006 at 6:00 am Gerda

Gayle,
Thank you so much for the wonderful blocks. It is so nice every week one little block and every time a different one.
Thank you!
Gerda from Holland
on 02 Oct 2006 at 10:35 pm Jeanne

Hi Gayle,

I love these little blocks. I am doing a Dear Jane in blues and have decided to do the Midget quilt blocks in pinks and whites. I am using my scraps for the blocks (I have a lot of pink scraps). The midget blocks are turning out adorable! Thanks again for providing the patterns for us!

Jeanne
on 03 Oct 2006 at 11:44 am Gayle

I’m thrilled so many of you are enjoying the Midget Blocks. I’m trying to make time to get a few blocks done myself. There’s nothing better than stitching with friends!
on 03 Oct 2006 at 4:08 pm Sherri Starr

Thank you so much for this Midget Project and the State Fair Sampler…..wil do my best to keep up with these….what a wonderful size!

Again, thank you for sharing withus CyberQuilters…

Sherri
on 04 Oct 2006 at 7:35 am Jolie

Thanks for the blocks of the Midget project. Every monday I will be looking forward to the new block.
Greetings from Jolie (Marmaris - Turkey)
on 08 Oct 2006 at 7:14 pm Debbie

Hi,

I’ve made the three first blocks and have just downloaded the fourth week. I love the little blocks and your patterns are easy to follow. I am just wondering. Two of the blocks say 4 1/2 inches and the other two say should measure 5 inches. Is there a way to put these different sizes together in the final instructions for the quilt?

Debbie in British Columbia, Canada
on 08 Oct 2006 at 8:04 pm Gayle

Debbie, you’ve brought up something that seems to be confusing. Sorry about that. Here’s the deal; the finished size of your blocks is 4 1/2″. At the end of each pattern I tell you your block should measure 5″. That would be the size with the 1/4″ seam allowance included. 5″ unfinshed size / 4 1/2″ finished size.
on 09 Oct 2006 at 8:12 am Pat H.

Hi Gayle and thanks for this wonderful quilt for anyone to sew up. What a treasure it will be when finished. I am going to make my 4 blocks this week. Lord willing and the creeks don’t rise, as granny would say. I started quilt making as a hand piecer and this is going to be sew much fun. I will sharpen my hand skills again. I used to do it all by hand. Very good projects to take along for sure and could be a nice teaching tool for small fry’s to learn the craft. have a great day!! Pat
on 09 Oct 2006 at 9:11 am Tracy

Thank you so much for these wonderful patterns, I’m also a member of CyberQuilters and we are all having a great time with the patterns. Its wonderful to see so many of the same pattern with many different color choices, its all very inspiring! Thank you again Gayle for your wonderful patterns! Can’t wait for Monday’s! Take Care. Happy Quilting, Tracy in NH
on 09 Oct 2006 at 10:14 am Estelle P Miller

Love, love, love these little blocks. The repro 30’s prints are my very favorite fabrics and I am eager every Sunday to get the next design. Thankyou very much.
Estelle
on 10 Oct 2006 at 11:26 am Dolly

I got this from the CyberQuilters list. Thanks for doing these little guys just love them. I also like your redwork designs. Dolly inAZ
on 10 Oct 2006 at 12:13 pm Donna Allard

I am making both the State Fair Sampler and the Midget Block sampler. Have little bins assigned to each project & have made all the blocks current up to October 9, 2006.

A friend of mine who lives in Washington State (I live in Calif.) is doing the State Fair Sampler in tandem with me so we can e-mail back & forth about it. I’m doing mine in green/white, she in blue/white.

Thanks so much to the people at Sentimental Stitches - this is such a wonderful site, full of inspiration. You are very generous to allow us to download the block patterns for these great samplers.

You will get your reward in Quilt Heaven !!

Donna in CA
on 12 Oct 2006 at 12:44 am julie

I have just logged on to your page for the 1st time and find it very interesting. Am most impressed with the midget blocks, it now gives me incentive to use up all those small pieces that I have left over after finishing my other projects. Look forward to seeing the other blocks as they become available.

Julie
Mackay, Qld Australia
on 12 Oct 2006 at 10:01 am Andrea

Hi, Gayle,
I am also a CyberQuilter and got hooked on the Midget blocks through that group. Thank you so much for all the work you are doing to make this available to internet quilters. They are adorable and the quilt is spectacular. I eagerly check for each new block often even when I know one won’t be posted yet, just in case! Thanks again, Andrea in WA
on 16 Oct 2006 at 8:24 am Kathy

HI Gayle, I just wanted to say thanks for the blocks, this quilt is beautiful. I started it last night using a white background and 30’s repros, it is going to be gorgeous. Thanks again for the blocks and the awesome website!!!!

Kathy
on 16 Oct 2006 at 11:41 am Debbie

I have just discovered my problem with the blocks coming out different sizes. I have to resize the paper piece pattterns on my computer so that they are the right size before I print them. I also have to set my printer to do no border. So now they are the right size. I have two blocks that aren’t and I’ll redo them and then use the small blocks on the back. Has any one else had this problem? I’m not that computer smart.

Debbie in British Columbia, Canada
on 16 Oct 2006 at 12:22 pm Jeanne

Gayle - I just finished making today’s blocks. They’re getting a little more challenging. At least the palm block was for me. I turned the palms incorrectly so had to use my trusty seam ripper. The blocks are very cute! Thanks again.

Debbie - Every printer and xerox machine seems to print differently even if they are set for 100%. When printing paper-pieced patterns I always check for correct size and adjust accordingly.

Jeanne
on 18 Oct 2006 at 7:47 pm Joan Oldham

On the State Fair quilt you suggested yardage amounts for the quilt. Do you have an estimate for the background fabric amount for the Midget quilt?
Thanks so much for posting these. I am in the Deaz Jane process and love this smaller size piecing.
on 19 Oct 2006 at 1:40 pm Gayle

A couple of things you might want to jot down……….

If your patterns are printing out too small, make sure your Adobe Acrobat Reader is set for “no page scaling” when you print a page. Their default setting is to print at 97% of the original. This wouldn’t make a difference on written instructions but sure would botch things up with a foundation pattern.

If you’d like to purchase background fabric all at one time, I’d suggest buying at least 7 - 8 yards. Many of the blocks are foundation pieced and that technique uses more fabric.
on 21 Oct 2006 at 8:48 am Jan in Nova Scotia

I recently took a class on mini’s and was hooked … then I found your site. Thanks so much for providing the pattern for this quilt. I plan to do it using scraps. Instead of using one plain background, could I use various whites to make it a true scrappy quilt?
on 29 Oct 2006 at 10:05 pm Sheila

Gayle, I am having such fun doing the midget blocks. I am doing mine as a 2 color quilt, Red and unbleached muslin. i have always wanted to do a 2 color quilt and thought this one would be add interest to the colors.
Thanks for Sharing!
Sheila (one of Glorias CyberQuilters)

ps, I havent been able to find on ebay. am really am enjoying the silver pincushion box i purchased from you there.
on 02 Nov 2006 at 9:02 pm Janice

I am thoroughly enjoying this series. I have a huge selection of thirties fabrics I have been saving for the “perfect” pattern. This is it! Thank you so much for doing this. I look forward every week to the new postings.
I learned about this from Cyberquilters.

Janice
on 06 Nov 2006 at 6:32 pm Kathie in Beaufort County, NC

I too learned about this site through Cyberquilters. I love a challenge and this looks as though this will be a very nice challenge. I just downloaded all nine of the blocks to get started. Even though I have many irons in the fire I am anxious to get started on this.
on 15 Nov 2006 at 8:59 pm Patricia Boyle

Gayle, thank you for your generosity in sharing these darling blocks. Can you please tell me the location of Block 8 Tricolor Block in the original quilt. I cannot locate it. Thanks.
Pat in Texas
on 19 Nov 2006 at 9:52 pm Cathy

Gayle,
Thanks so much for the great blocks. You are amazing!
Happy Thanksgiving.

Cathy
on 20 Nov 2006 at 3:58 pm Anita in OR

I discovered a mistake in the directions for #11. The small triangles shown in red are the same size as the small background triangles and should be cut the same, not 1-3/8″ squares cut twice diagonally, but 2-1/8″ squares like the background ones.
on 20 Nov 2006 at 6:14 pm Gayle

Anita,

Thanks for writing about the mistake in the directions for Block 11. You are right, the smaller red triangles should be cut from a 2 1/8″ square justlike the background fabric.
I corrected the pattern page and uploaded a new copy.
Serves me right for waiting until the last minute to work on the directions. I came home from Shipshewana last night tired and coming down with a cold. I’ll be extra thankful on Thursday for folks like you who are helping keep things on track.
on 01 Dec 2006 at 9:23 pm Jan

Gayle-just wanted to tell you that you are teaching a new trick to an old dog. lol I’ve never done pp before and now learned to do that and I have chosen the Midget Blocks to work on. They are going great. I’m not doing it in certain colors. Just what I think goes together from my stash. I read a poem one time that says “when I grow old, I shall wear purple…….” I guess when I get older, I shall do another midget quilt in purple and …..whatever goes with it. lol thanks for the patterns. Jan/Pa
on 04 Dec 2006 at 5:02 am jolie

thanks for block 13. It,s really not important… but when you download the block.. the name is 14…and have to be 13.
Meaby people get confused when there are more than 100 blocks to download.
on 08 Dec 2006 at 9:51 pm Janice

I want to thank you again for doing these blocks. I am enjoying it very much, and am learning not to hate paper piecing, LOL.
I’ve just finished block #13 and I think there is an error. After piecing the pink and white section, it measured 3″. That is 1/4″ more than the blue piece. I solved the problem by trimming the pink pieces 1/8″ on all sides. I think the pink and white pieces should have been cut 1/16″ smaller, but that is a very hard measurement, maybe trimming is the easier option. Janice
on 18 Dec 2006 at 1:25 am Rae

Ohh, I love the number 15 block! so many color possibilites! Rae in Sweden
on 18 Dec 2006 at 1:38 am Rae

Me, again. With each new block I try to figure out where the original one is on the original quilt. I can’t figure out where this one is. Help. Would it be possible to give a placement number for each block. For example, Block 7 has position C1 and Block 11 has position J2, etc. This is great fun! Thanks bunches.
Rae in Sweden, again.
on 18 Dec 2006 at 4:19 pm Rosie

thanks so much for these wonderful little blocks. I also have all the stuff to do dear Jane so am really attracted to small blocks…I’m one of the Cyber Quilters. Just love how you have designed the blocks and set out the instructions…
on 19 Dec 2006 at 2:19 pm julie

Hello again
Am having problems with downloading block 15. my commputer tells me that the file is damaged!. is there another way that I can get the pattern? would like to wish everyone a merry christmas and a terrific 2007.

julie Mackay Qld Australia
on 25 Dec 2006 at 2:04 am Gloria

Gayle
On behalf of myself and the many members of my CyberQuilters-4-C-Bees list who are following (and making) the Midget blocks, I want to thank you so very much for this wonderful series of patterns available to us and everyone in the internet quilting community.

May you and your family have a wonderful Holiday Season and a Happy, Healthy New Year filled with much joy and many blessings.

Gloria
raglady@aol.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CyberQuilters4-C-Bees
on 25 Dec 2006 at 5:33 am Rae

What a perfect block for Christmas Day!!! I agree with Gloria, thanks so much for this great pattern series.
Wishing you all the best in the new year.
Rae in Sweden
on 25 Dec 2006 at 10:14 am jolie

I was thinking.. Christmasday… meaby today no new block. But there was one again and what a nice one for this special day. Thanks and a merry Xmas to you and your family.
on 27 Dec 2006 at 7:21 pm Jan

Hi-I wasn’t expecting a new block till after the new year. Thank you for posting #16. You are so kind and gracious. I hope for you and your family a healthy, happy and stress free 2007.
on 28 Dec 2006 at 10:49 am Jacki Ortmann

I live here in Michigan and was delighted to find your website. I have been a quilter for around 30 years. I have taught for several years also. Fabric and quilting are 2 of my main passion’s. Anyway, I am delighted and wait with anticipation for each pattern of the Midget blocks to be posted. I am going to do a small sampler with some of the blocks. I will send you a picture when I am done. I love to paper piece, so many of these blocks will be extra fun for me. Thank you so much for a wonderful website.
on 28 Dec 2006 at 10:55 am Jacki

I will also be sharing your site with my quilt guild, Niles Piecemaker’s. They are a great group of girls and like me, LOVE TO QUILT!!! Also, thanks again, hope your Christmas was wonderful and may your New Year be Blessed.
on 30 Dec 2006 at 12:42 pm Linda D

Your midget blocks are wonderful! I’m only 1 block behind, and will hopefully be able to keep up with the weekly additional blocks. Thanks so much for offering the project!!
on 01 Jan 2007 at 10:01 pm Jeanne

Hello and Happy New Year!

I just wanted to say thanks again for sharing your quilt blocks with all of us. I hope you had a wonderful holiday season.
on 01 Jan 2007 at 10:18 pm Cathy

Thanks for the new blocks! Happy New Year

Cathy
on 03 Jan 2007 at 1:12 am Jacki

Just printed the new pattern and was delighted to see it was an airplane! My father-in-law just sold his 1941 Rear Win Sky Ranger that he had owned since the 70’s, and is one of only four still flying in the world! He makes airplanes to scale using sheet metal to make the whole plane. He has been written up in the papers around here and his planes were in the Library for a month and the Kalamazoo Air Museum would like them as a permanent exhibt, they are awesome! So, we do in cloth to some extent as what he does with metal and his hands. Thanks again, and I will make him a wall hanging with this block only! Thanks, Jacki
on 07 Jan 2007 at 12:03 pm Judy in South Carolina

Thank you for the Midget Blocks. My two favorite ways to quilt are miniatures and foundation piecing. Am doing this in a collection of peach and green fabrics that have been aging on the shelf just waiting for the right quilt. Am sure I have just over looked it but is there any where I can print a full page copy of the Midget Block quilt? Keep up the good work and I am sure we will all keep spreding the word about your site. Again, thank you. Judy in South Carolina
on 12 Jan 2007 at 12:22 am Kathie in Beaufort County, NC

I would love to know the location of block #8 as it is the only one so far that I could not locate in the original quilt. Please keep the blocks coming as they are wonderful.
on 13 Jan 2007 at 7:56 pm Stacey

I am LOVING these midget blocks. An online community (mostly Chinese adoption) are challenging ourselves to completing one a week.

That being said, I can’t find block #8 in the quilt either!!!!

Stacey
on 29 Jan 2007 at 1:45 am Rae

Such a great way to start each week, like getting a present every Monday! I can’t keep up with all the sewing, (I’m working on block 6 now, I decided to do them all by hand…no matter how long it takes me!) but every Monday I download the pattern, pick out fabric and cut out pieces and then put them in a plastic in my file. So I have a little “kit” all set to sew. Great for taking with me when I’m on trips or just waiting at the dentist office.

Thanks so much for adding the positions on the blocks. I love trying to find them on the main picture. I’m still having problems locating blocks 1, 8, 9, 13 and 15. Anyone who can help me with their locations.
Thanks again,
Rae in Sweden
on 29 Jan 2007 at 5:43 am Gerda

Hi Rae,
Block 8 I cann’t find like many of us.
I think block 1 = I 9, block 9 = J 1, block 13 = D 8 and block 15 = A 13. The ABC on the horizontal.
Gerda
on 29 Jan 2007 at 11:14 am Donna Allard

Midget Block #21 - Snowball Flower

The Rotary Cutting directions are incorrect: should be . . .

4 squares 2-1/2″ from blue print
4 squares 2-1/2″ from background

So both the number of squares and the size are incorrect. Ladies, be careful with this one. It works out fine with these corrections.

Really enjoying this series - also doing the State Fair series !

Happy Quilting - Donna/South San Francisco, CA
on 29 Jan 2007 at 5:02 pm Linda

Gayle,

Re: Block 21

Don’t the squares need to be cut at 2 3/4″ to get the 5″ unfinished block (4 1/2″ finished)

I’m loving these little blocks. Thanks so much for posting them.

Linda
on 01 Feb 2007 at 10:27 am Sally

I just found this site. WOW it is great. I, too, like PP and minatures. I copied the patterns; then I read your post , Gayle, and realized my printer was at 94%. I reprinted the PP & applique blocks. I am puting them in a notebook in see thru sheets. My mind is whirling about how I will do this. I will look forward to seeing the progress of others through this site since I don’t currently have a quilting partner. Thanks again for this wonderful pattern.
on 02 Feb 2007 at 1:45 am Heike Jesse

Great, i love this sampler and i´m happy about every Monday when i can sew a new one. Thanks you very much for them. Greetings from germany
on 06 Feb 2007 at 4:25 am Bonnie

Wow!! I love doing PP so this quilt is really exciting to do. My friends think that I am crazy to start something like this with so many small pieces but what a challenge. Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful pattern. I had some 1930 prints and now know where to use them. I can hardly wait for each new block.
Bonnie in Ontario, Canada
on 06 Feb 2007 at 7:38 am jolie

I started with block 22, but is something wrong? It,s about part 6 -7 8 -9.. I tried a lot of times.. but a small part I can,t fix.
Greetings from Jolie - Marmaris - Turkey.
on 06 Feb 2007 at 9:04 am Bernice

Since finding this site I have become quite addicted to
making minature quilt blocks. It’s hard to wait for the next weeks pattern.
Bernice in California
on 06 Feb 2007 at 5:12 pm bernice

I tried doing #22 and could not piece 6 7 8 9 to the center section. Help!
on 06 Feb 2007 at 7:54 pm Linda

Ladies,
For me, Block 22 was the most difficult block posted to date. If you got the tiny center of the block done, you’ve finished the hardest part.

First a note - be sure to notice the different colors for pieces 6, 7, 8, 9. All 4 of these little squares are not identical. There are 2 sets of 2. So mark your paper.

Here’s my recommendation. Starting with piece 6, sew it to the center piece about halfway and stop. Then sew piece 9, then piece 8, then piece 7. Then complete the seam for piece 6. I think there’s a name for this method, but I can’t remember it.

Perhaps Gayle can give us better hints.

Thanks again Gayle for these blocks. I look forward to them each week.

Linda
on 07 Feb 2007 at 12:49 am jolie

Linda… that,s it!! I was thinking like you but I did not succeed because I followed 6 -7 - 8 - 9.
But indeed 6 a small part - 9 -8 - 7 -6 the rest…It works!!
on 07 Feb 2007 at 1:02 am jolie

For me it was also easy (with the tips from Linda).. after finshing part 7.. I removed some paper end finished very easy the last part of 6.
Easy-(paper)peacy..
on 12 Feb 2007 at 3:01 pm Shelley G.

I love this quilt! Please add me to your email list for updates on the blocks.

thank you.
on 13 Feb 2007 at 1:43 pm Marilyn

I was able to get Block 8 but had to wait a longer time to download.

What great blocks! It would be fun to have a group who are all doing these but the blogs sure help. I have not started yet but like someone else, am printing these out, putting them in page protectors and the binder is by my chair to dream. I need to drive into the city first to get enough of the background colour first.
Marilyn
on 15 Feb 2007 at 1:45 am susan

Hello! I am very much enjoying this quilt. However, #22 does not appear to be drafted correctly. Two of the pieces should be mirror images to the other two. In the patterns you give they are all the same.

Would it be possible for you to update the pattern to reflect the proper piecing sequence as well as the mirror image?

Thank you so much for these wonderful patterns!
on 15 Feb 2007 at 10:04 pm Linda

Marilyn,
Early in this endeavour, Gayle recommended we all check out printer menu to make sure it is set for NO SCALING. Otherwise you may get printed copies that are smaller and won’t finish at the right size. I’m sure several of us have printed these little babies out and when we measured them, they were not 4 1/2″. So since you’re printing and saving them, be sure they’re the right size so you’ll be all set when you get ready to make them.

Linda
on 16 Feb 2007 at 6:40 am Libby

What a wonderful project!!! I just discovered all your generous offerings of patterns and pojects this morning. Just recently started my Dear Jane Journey by doing a BOW challenge. Maybe I should do a Block each week of the Midget as well… and then there’s the State Fair. I could keep very busy with BOWs.
on 19 Feb 2007 at 5:22 pm Judy in South Carolina

Help! If block 24 is row 11 position #1, where is block number 4? Are these not the same block? Also, I have not been able to identify the position for block #8. Thanks, Judy in SC
on 20 Feb 2007 at 1:44 am Rae

I’m with Judy in S. C. …I thought no. 4 was row 11 position 1….
Rae in Sweden
on 26 Feb 2007 at 3:43 am Rae

Anyone figure out no. 4 blocks position, yet?
Rae in Sweden
on 05 Mar 2007 at 5:16 am Heike

Dear Gayle,
i have the same problem ..i can`t find the right place for block 8 and now i think block 4 and 24 is the same one ??? Can you please tell us the right place, i created a designwall on my homepage and i can`t find the right place to put the picture for all my friends to see
on 05 Mar 2007 at 7:56 am Pat H.

Rae it is in the 7th row up from the bottom of the quilt first block. does that help
Pat
on 05 Mar 2007 at 3:15 pm Pat H.

I say it is row 11 block 1 if counting from the top row down. Before I had counted from the BOTTOM up and said 7th row block 1 that is the block number4 no matter which way you count. lol I think number 8 is in the last row and the number 10 block of that row If not then where is BLOCK 8 located? I was thinking she said she did a simpliar version of this check it out Pat
on 05 Mar 2007 at 4:40 pm Heike

Dear Pat,
i have problems to understand you, because englisch isn`t my language. But when i don`t finde the right place i waiting 2 oder 3 years..i´m thinking the quilt is finish at this time…then i have 2 empty places..the place for block 4 and 8 *lol*
on 07 Mar 2007 at 7:06 pm Gayle

You won’t find block 8 in the picture of the quilt. It’s a block I’ve substituted for one of the very difficult blocks. In the case of Block 8, it’s position would the 3rd row down, 8th block from the left.

Blocks 4 and 24 are almost the same. The difference is the direction of the triangles in the corners of the blocks.

Block 4 is not in the original quilt picture either. It’s intended position is in the 7th row down, 5th block from the left.

I think I’ll upload patterns of those “just too difficult” blocks and let you quilters decide if you want to attempt them. Let me know how it goes!
on 09 Mar 2007 at 2:46 am Heike

Thank you Gale, i´m happy about your answer. I sew the blocks you tell me )). Lovely greetings from germany
on 10 Mar 2007 at 8:01 am Rae

Thanks for the info Gale. Like Heike, I figure I’ll have spaces to fill at the end, but, nitpicker that I am, it’s nice to know the positions you substituted. It would be great if you uploaded the patterns of the “just too difficult” blocks, too. They could be a real challange for us.
Thanks again for all your efforts. Love this site and recommend it all the time.
Rae in Sweden
on 11 Mar 2007 at 11:32 am susan

Heike~ I love your design wall!! That is so wonderful and your blocks look great too! I’m going to try to do something similar if I can figure out how.

Gale~ your idea about posting patterns of the “just too difficult” ones is wonderful! I love the midgets and I’m thinking about starting the State Fair quilt as well.
Susan –southern California
on 12 Mar 2007 at 11:18 pm jolie

for block 27… Cut 16 2 1/2″ … I am not 100% sure…99%… but I think 2 1/2″ is too big??

Not used to inches I get confused.. So when I am wrong… sorry. 1 1/2″ is meaby!!!??? more correct.
on 13 Mar 2007 at 9:12 am Janice

I love the idea of posting pictures of the too difficult ones.
This is a wonderful project. I am even learning to paper piece. Something I swore I would never do. Thanks for all the patterns and work you do. Janice
on 14 Mar 2007 at 1:50 am Heike

Yes Jolie, you must cut 1 1/2 inch…this is the correct measure. I have decontaminated the first block already in the garbage can . He looked catastrophic. But the week is still long and i have a lot of Patience
on 16 Mar 2007 at 12:18 am jolie

Heike I received an email. Cut 2 1/2 as the pattern says… make the application in the centre.. and afterwards… trim to the correct size. And I think that,s more logical, otherwise I am afraid I will not manage this one… Succes.. I need a lot of patience for this one too. But.. WE MANAGE!!
on 16 Mar 2007 at 8:28 am Heike

Thank you, jolie..i try a new block with the 2 1/2 inch measure. And if it the last is what I do ..greetings
on 12 Apr 2007 at 6:12 pm Carole Sullivan

I havent made any of these yet, but printing out to make at a later time…THANK you very much for taking the time to do this…I guess I am waiting for all corrections to come out! I should be printing all those as well? I would love to see the quilt up close and personal. ) THANKS for all this again–seems like lots of hard work that should be a book ) *~*CAROLE*~*
on 15 Apr 2007 at 11:37 am Jacki

Well, I just have to tell you, I got on your website as I always do on Sunday to see if the new new midget block has been added yet (cause I just CAN’T WAIT!!!), anyway I saw the “I think I may be addicted to fabric!” article and pictures. I thought who was in my sewing room and taking pictures of MY fabric! I started laughing and nodding yes, because that could have been written by me. “I LOVE FABRIC”!!! I will never live long enough to use all of my fabric. But I just can’t help myself. I oohhh and ahhh over fabric. I love to touch and stroke it, doesn’t everyone? Someone told me to put it in boxes to get it more organized……excuse me!?!?!?!? I can’t see it if it is in boxes, I can’t touch it, I can’t think of the things I could make with it, and then realize that if make something with it, I won’t have it anymore. My husband caught me buying some fabric at our local WalMart and he looked at me like I had lost my mind and said “Don’t you have enough at home?”, to which I replied, “Well, I don’t have any of these!”, it made perfect sense to me. He just shook his head and left. I don’t ever say anything to him about the tools, the ice fishing stuff, or the bowhunting stuff he buys. By the way, we have never had deer meat in the freezer, except the one I hit with my truck on opening day a few years ago, nor has he ever caught any fish for dinner while ice fishing. You would think he would understand my love and desire for fabric. He does what he does and I do what I do. I showed him the article and the pictures, so he would know that I am not alone. He didn’t seem to be comforted by that. He just shook his head and went back to watching NASCAR! Men, what do they know!!! I LOVE FABRIC, I DESIRE FABRIC, I HAVE TO HAVE IT, I KNOW IT IS A SICKNESS, BUT I DON’T CARE!!! Thanks for the article and picture’s, I love it!
on 22 Apr 2007 at 8:04 am Brenda Davis

This is so wonderful, I find my-self getting bored sometimes, with this theres always something new, I’m loving it. Thank you so much.
on 22 Apr 2007 at 8:25 pm Donna Allard

When I downloaded Block 33, there was nothing there ?
on 23 Apr 2007 at 2:31 am susan

I had the same result with #33, there appears to be a problem. Oh well, I’m behind by two so I guess I can work on those til 33 shows up!
on 29 Apr 2007 at 6:04 pm Jacki

The first time I tried to download #33 it did the same thing to me. I just went out and went back in and it came up the 2nd time so I could print it.
on 29 Apr 2007 at 8:07 pm Donna Allard

Just curious . . . since it’s taken 9 months to get 34 midget blocks patterns, how long will it take to get all 187 ??

Just roughly calculating - something like 4 years ? Is that the plan ?
on 29 Apr 2007 at 10:15 pm susan

43 months! wow! This is a long range goal. So, if we’re on month 9 now, that means 34 months to go which would mean we would finish in feb 2010!!! I think that’s about right.
on 01 May 2007 at 8:11 am Becky in SC

Gayle, Thanks so much for investing your time in sharing these great blocks. I never liked pp but find I am getting hooked on this method too.

A great tip for piecing these tiny blocks - If you are having trouble with your feed-dogs trying to “eat” the fabric, try slipping small strips of tissue paper under the fabric for the feed-dogs to grab. This will help prevent your fabric from getting chewed by your needle. The tissue paper can then be torn away easily.
on 18 May 2007 at 8:27 am CAROLE

WOW–you are investing a lot of time in this and I appreciate the work that you do…BECKY, thanks for the great tip….I dont like it when the feed dogs decide to eat my fabric.I a, looking forward to future blocks. many thanks again.
on 18 May 2007 at 6:48 pm Auntie Donna

Did I miss something ? I couldn’t find a new Midget Block this week & today is Friday.

Had another question. If we want to buy the whole Midget Block packet of patterns, they only come in 4″, right ? So those patterns wouldn’t match the blocks we’ve already made from your online directions that are 4-1/2″. Is that correct ?

Thanking you in advance for a response. Happy Friday to all
on 20 May 2007 at 8:59 am Gesine from Germany

Hello, Gayle, thanks for this project. I love to do these blocks. But I must confess I would like to at least try the very difficult blocks, so I haven’t done block 4 or 8 yet. Now I would like to know: when should I look for the promised patterns of the “just too difficult” blocks?
Thank you very much.
on 21 May 2007 at 8:28 am Bernice

Will we get another block this week? I would also like to do the “just too difficult” blocks. I am enjoying these blocks so much.
Thank you for all of your hard work.
Bernice
on 22 May 2007 at 10:55 am Kitty

I need some help with Block #22. I feel like 2 of the pp blocks should have been printed mirror image. Otherwise, what I have will never look like the picture. I’ve been studying it from every angle and it just doesn’t seem like it’ll work. I did read the tips about doing the partial seam back in a Feb. message - but I haven’t gotten that far yet. So far I’ve just done the centers.
I’m a late starter with the Midget Blocks but I’ve become addicted and did 20 blocks in the past 2 weeks. I skipped the tree as it looked hard but after I did the circular saw, I think I’m ready to go back to it. I did applique the smaller brown shapes to the “saw”
Hope someone out there can help me with #22.
Thanks, Kitty
on 22 May 2007 at 11:41 am susan

I can’t believe I’m saying this but I would also like to see the “just too difficult” patterns! I’m not sure I’ll be up to them as a few of the ones you’ve posted have been pretty tough for me but I love these midgets they are so much fun!

I took my stack of completed blocks to my monthly quilt group to show off and they were all so thrilled! You have at least two new converts. Thanks so much for making these available to us, they are wonderful!
on 23 May 2007 at 12:35 am Rae

It would be nice if your replies to the questions showed on the list under the midget blocks. Thanks again.
Rae in Sweden
on 23 May 2007 at 6:16 am Virginia in Asheville

Is there a way to print out a picture of the entire quilt? I am content to get the patterns week by week and am putting them in a 3-ring binder, but I’d like to also have a picture of the quilt to put in there.
Thank you SO much for these wonderful patterns. I am enjoying being part of this group.
on 27 May 2007 at 8:03 pm Linda

Virginia, I just left clicked my mouse with the cursor on the photo and got the image in flickr. There’s an option to make the image larger, so I clicked that option and copied the image into a Word document and printed from there. I expect there’s a better and more efficient way to do this, but it worked for me.

I love making these little blocks too.
Linda
on 27 May 2007 at 8:33 pm Linda

Virginia, I just took another look and when you click on the photo of the quilt, you’ll open a Flickr image where you have the option of saving the photo as a .jpg file. Linda
on 18 Jun 2007 at 9:04 am Judy

It’s not that I’m up to date making the blocks, but I missed getting a new one (#39) last week. Hoping all is well and maybe you are just on vacation.
on 18 Jun 2007 at 1:13 pm Judy

Is there a reason I cannot get the midget blocks this week? There are no comments since May 27. Has everyone gone on vacation?
on 19 Jun 2007 at 8:03 pm Kerry

I’ve been waiting for the midget block too. Where is everybody?
on 20 Jun 2007 at 1:54 am Shirley

What happened to the new midget blocks. My last block is #38. Are we finished?
Gayle, I sure hope you are ok.
Must be that everyone is on vacation.
on 20 Jun 2007 at 4:51 pm Terry

Hi fellow midget block makers. I’ve been a lurker, not much of a talker. If I get these finished, they’re going into our county/state fair. These are fun, but also a challenge. Looking forward to the next block.
on 21 Jun 2007 at 6:57 pm Suzy

I have wondering the same thing that some of you have…………where is everyone? and why hasn’t a new block been posted for a couple of weeks?
on 22 Jun 2007 at 12:01 pm Pat

Me too! I am having withdrawal symptoms as downloading the block is part of my Monday morning routine.
on 22 Jun 2007 at 1:57 pm Penny

Hi Gayle,
Hope you are enjoying your time at the lake!!
is there a problem with the web site? There was no midget block this week or are you enjoying some time off and putting up 2 next week? Penny
on 23 Jun 2007 at 12:30 pm jolie

I think a lot of people are waiting for a new block… me too. But I think we have to be patient. Every week a new block… I think especially in the summer… is for Gayle a lot of work.
on 26 Jun 2007 at 8:16 pm kate

Hi Gayle

I live in a very small town and don’t have any contact face to face with other quilters, so this site is great. Just reading the comments makes me feel like part of a quilting family. I look forward to no. 39. It’s a challenge for an average stitcher like me and I love looking at finished quilt. Many thanks for your time and dedication to providing this fun set of midget blocks.

Kate
on 29 Jun 2007 at 12:14 pm Jolie

Dear Gayle.
I am getting a little bit worried… not because there are no new blocks… but about you.
Are you OK?
I think more people are thinking the same.. so please… I hope you write here just one sentence.. like…
Don,t worry.. I am okay.. just busy.
on 30 Jun 2007 at 5:36 am Jacki

Gayle, like everyone else we are worried. Are you ok, or just on vacation. Hope all is well with you and your family and hope you are just enjoying the summer.
on 03 Jul 2007 at 7:26 am Auntie Donna

I called Sentimental Stitches over a week ago & left a voice mail asking what is going on. No one has returned my call.
I, too, am worried about Gayle. It seems so odd to start these patterns & then just stop with no explanation. Something must have happened.
Let’s all say a little prayer for her & her family that everything is going to be all right.
on 03 Jul 2007 at 9:20 am Penny

There has got to have been either a crisis or computer crash in Gayle’s life. She has been as regular as the mail and thought of us from ship-she-wana[sp] and even when she was sick afterward, the blocks still kept coming.it’s been three weeks and I am worried that this isn’t just “being buzy” but something more….we are all pulling for you Gayle….
on 05 Jul 2007 at 7:03 am Yvonne Moser

on her home page she did say she was spending the Summer at the lake……….maybe she is having connection problems…….but yes, let’s say a little prayer that things are OK and we’ll hear from her soon………..
on 07 Jul 2007 at 5:16 pm Lexie

Gayle,
I have been checking your web site everyday hoping to see something from you. I pray you and your family are all right. Hope to hear something soon.

Lexie
on 08 Jul 2007 at 5:15 pm Margie

Gayle,
Just want to say I miss you and all that you do at this website. I truly hope nothing is seriously wrong. I have to believe that you are taking a much needed vacation at the lake. Please take care of yourself and when the time is right I know we will hear from you. Don’t try to make up for the missed weeks. We all know how life gets in the way sometimes. Take care
on 09 Jul 2007 at 8:15 am Auntie Donna

Is there anyone out there who lives in Grand Rapids ? If so, would you go by the Sentimental Stitches address and see what’s going on ?

I’ve tried calling & leaving a message, but no one returns my call.

The address listed in the contact info is: 4759 Boyd Ave., NE
Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Hope we can get some answers.
on 09 Jul 2007 at 2:48 pm Penny

Auntie Donna,
great idea….I do so wish I lived near there, sadly I am on the west coast of Canada. This is all so mysterious.
on 09 Jul 2007 at 11:59 pm Rae

Great Idea! I check every day hoping something has changed. Hope Gayle is OK.
Rae in Sweden
on 11 Jul 2007 at 12:05 pm Marcia R

Gayle…..i too was worried about ya……but i can understand that life sometimes overwhelms us and let me tell ya i have had times and tales in my life that none of the soap operas on television couldnt match. I have made it through it and now can laugh about it.
on 12 Jul 2007 at 12:22 pm Penny

yes,yes yes,!! there a a short note from Gayle on the sentimental stiches web sight for all those interested….now we can all stop worrying…Thank you Gayle…we are just happy to hear from you and that you are alright!!!
on 14 Jul 2007 at 1:28 am Jolie

that,s good news and indeed now we can stop worrying.
on 14 Jul 2007 at 2:02 am Penny

I am new to this site. I love these midget blocks. Since I am behind I went to print them all out but I am having some trouble. I keep getting an error that says This file is damaged and could not be replaced on 5, 6, 7, 9, 19, 25, 28, 29, and 36. Help!
Thanks
Penny in GA
on 16 Jul 2007 at 6:15 am Pat H.

Gayle
have you tried the Walkfit inserts for your arches they have them for the sandles too. check them out on www.walkfit.com they are wonderful!! your feet and legs will love you for them. Pat
on 22 Jul 2007 at 2:02 am Penny from Canada

to Penny in GA,from Penny In Canada
I have opened 6 of the blocks you are having trouble with?!? Is it possible that you have a computer problem [oh no!!] I have a grandson son we laughingly call “Mr. Busy” who regularly had our computer in the shop by pushing the wrong buttons when he was younger.Do you have one of those at your house LOL….
on 26 Jul 2007 at 6:18 pm Karen

Gayle,
I have just learned about your Midget Blocks from a Yahoo group I belong to. I cannot remember if it is the DJRetreats or the Miniature Quilts group. Then I was chatting in the Dear Janiacs room Tuesday and shared your site with members of “The Quilt Show”. I expect that there will be several new quilters working on your Week by Week 1930’s Sampler.
Is there a chance you could go back to the initial blocks 1 through 15 and identify exactly where you envision them in the finished quilt? I am in the process of creating an Excel spreadsheet with the block position, block number, block name, number of pieces, date completed, fabric used, challenge and comments. This is similar to a spreadsheet used by Janiacs. If anyone wants a copy of the spreadsheet, email me at the_winner_has_more_fabric@att.net. It is only complete through block 40, but I will be adding to it as Gayle provides additional blocks.
Karen Wright in S.W. Ohio
on 30 Jul 2007 at 9:16 am Penny from Canada

re-block 41….ooooh…. pretty…I really like this one…thank you Gayle
on 01 Aug 2007 at 5:46 pm Gale

Our small group in my local guild have been working on a miniture quilt. We have had so much fun doing this. I would like to make your midget blocks available to all the members. What I would like to do is to print your midget blocks in our newsletter for 12 months as a block of the month, which would only require 12 of your blocks. I am asking for your permission to do this. Thank you ahead of time.

Gale/Nighttime Needlers Quilt Guild
Newsletter Editor
Newcastle, OK
on 16 Aug 2007 at 6:46 pm Elisete Sanchez

Thank you so much for this project.I´m from Brasil and I loved it.
God bless you!!

Lyly
on 23 Aug 2007 at 1:00 am susan

Thank you for posting the close up pix of the blocks. I didn’t realize that they all had that decorative handstitiching on them. I don’t know anything about decorative stitches.

Can anyone tell me what stitch that is?
on 25 Aug 2007 at 7:17 pm Bee Williams

I am a member of cyberquilters and love these tiny blocks. i have afriend who does mini blocks and mimi quilts. Is it alright if I giver her the URL to this site?
Thanks
Bee
on 12 Oct 2007 at 12:07 am Julia

Thank you for the block patterns.
i am making Dear Jane and the Quilted Diamonds, this will be another project for me to aspire to do…
on 11 Nov 2007 at 10:07 am Madison

I just found the patterns today and downloaded all of them. I can’t wait to start. This is just great! I too would love to see photos of the “hard ones”. Thank you, Gayle. You’ll keep me busy and out of trouble for some time to come!

Madison
on 12 Nov 2007 at 7:25 am Karen Wright

Has anyone heard from Gayle lately? I haven’t seen an update on her website for several weeks.
Karen in S.W. Ohio
on 09 Dec 2007 at 10:03 pm Linda

Hey Gayle,
Thanks for the new block. But what happened to #55? I’m not caught up with the blocks yet, but I wanted you to know how much I’m enjoying them.

Linda J in GA
on 10 Dec 2007 at 9:30 am Julia

Gayle,
I love the blocks for thr Midget Blocks but I noticed number 55 is missing, or did I just not see it?

Thanks for the time you spend on these blocks.
I have alot of them ready to piece during a
retreat in March.
I also have in the box numerous copies of you web
address, so thet others can see them if they choose
to. Hate the idea of just passing things on, I think everyone needs to do their own downloads.

Keep up the great work
Julia
on 10 Dec 2007 at 10:57 pm Linda

Gayle,
Found #55. It was hiding just under the quilt photo, above block #1.
Linda
on 11 Dec 2007 at 12:30 pm Joanie

Thanks so much for the little surprise (Block 56-Tulips). I do intend to do all the blocks right up to and through the most difficult but I know I can find a place in my quilt for this little cutie! I’m working with B&W fabrics with a touch of red here and there and it’s coming along great.
on 18 Dec 2007 at 5:17 am Dee

I have just downloaded block 57. It does amaze me that there are so many different patterns in this quilt. I am behind on making the blocks. Pick a favorite and do it as I am not doing them in order. Thank you for making this available for many of us. This does preserve the pattern of the quilt. Quilter/TX
on 14 Jan 2008 at 1:31 am Rae

Hi!
Thanks for another great block…this is an exciting journey. One quick quick question…I made some computer changes the other day…just want to check. When I print the blocks I should always tick “Page Scaling……….None” …right?
Rae in Sweden
on 14 Jan 2008 at 5:28 pm Jank.

Hi-I done the #57 and was so frustrated. I done 1/2 and came back another day. Now I think it was easier than some of the other ones. I’m on #41 and I already laid that one aside for over a week. Am trying again to night. This is THE adventure for me. But, I am loving it. Thanks for the work that you are doing here for us in the cyberquilters group. I’m retired and need something to keep my mind open to and figure out. Jan/Pa where we need some snow or winter weather.
on 18 Jan 2008 at 10:06 pm Linda

Hi Gayle,
I made block 59 today and found I needed to make a change from the directions. When I made the little sections, they didn’t turn out as little squares. So I just added a triangle shape to two of the sections, and trimmed a bit off the other two and then I had 4 little squares that went together nicely. It’s entirely possible that I mis-read the directions, but I got it together.

It’s a really pretty block and one of the easier ones we’ve had lately.

Thanks for sharing these little blocks with us.

Linda J in GA
on 19 Jan 2008 at 3:13 pm Gayle

UPDATE ON BLOCK 59 - Many of you are having trouble getting the sections of Block 59 together. I can see how confusing this could be if you haven’t seen the EQ6 divisions I looked at when writing the instructions. A new pattern sheet has been uploaded which shows a piecing sequence for the sections. You’ll end up with two rectangle units that are sewn together to complete the block. If you’re still confused let me know.
on 20 Jan 2008 at 5:29 pm Pat - Wyoming, MI

Gayle,
I have been trying to download Block #57 since it was available to us. All that shows on the downloaded sheet is the picture up in the left corner and a large solid black square with no paper piecing patterns. There are also directions on the left hand side of the page. I haven’t had trouble with any of the other blocks. Help!!! Thanks so much for all the patterns. I really enjoy them. Pat
on 21 Jan 2008 at 8:52 am jolie

Gayle and Linda thanks. Today I made block 59 and it was easy with the last instructions.
on 26 Jan 2008 at 3:06 pm Cindi in Michigan

Thanks for the finishing instructions! I’ve made 22 of the blocks and am working from the hardest (applique) to the easiest (foundation piecing). I’m just so excited about finishing my first sampler quilt! What a great mix of blocks.
on 28 Jan 2008 at 12:51 pm Betty in NC

I just found your site and the midget blocks. I love doing small blocks and yours are wonderful. Thanks for all the work you do to make them work for us.
on 07 Feb 2008 at 8:31 am Marche in South Africa

Thank you for these lovely midget blocks. I have decided to do four a week and am up to #12. I am enjoying the first time challenge of making small blocks.
on 16 Mar 2008 at 8:24 pm Linda

Block 65 –

Hi Gayle,
I’m working to get caught up with the Midget blocks. Tonight I was working on #65 and I think the number of squares mentioned in step 2 should be 4, instead of 2. I think we need 8 triangles, not 4.

Thanks again for providing these cute little blocks.

Linda J
on 19 Mar 2008 at 9:56 am Peg

Gayle, have you decided to not publish a midget block each Monday morning? I noticed that between block 64 and 65, you skipped a week and you did not publish one this week. Just curious.
These blocks are challenging and wonderful. I am having fun making them.
on 20 Mar 2008 at 2:50 pm Lexie

Gayle,

I would like any embroidery blocks that pertain anything Victorian, or teacups, or teapots. Victorian shoes, people, ladies faces. Always love flowers. Hope this helps.

Lexie

P.S. I really look forward to getting up every morning and receiving these blocks. I will be sad when March is over, I enjoy these embroidery patterns so much. Thank you for doing them for us.
on 26 Mar 2008 at 12:48 am jolie

Goodmorning.. some rain in Marmaris.
Have the same question as Peg (mart 19). Just wondering.
on 31 Mar 2008 at 1:11 am jolie

Goodmorning… really GOODmorning.
Three new blocks. Thanks!!
on 01 Apr 2008 at 5:39 am Joan Thomas

I file for maget block 67 says it is damaged can you re send this

thank you
on 10 Apr 2008 at 2:12 pm Karen

Great looking quilt. I am bookmarking your site for future reference. I am just starting my second Dear Jane and a Dutch Treat at the sametime so can’t work on this one at present but might in the future. I will print out your patterns and put them in a ring binder to keep them safe until I can do it.
on 21 Apr 2008 at 9:55 am Penny from Canada

Hello Gayle,
are you all moved in and the boxes put away or has the snow hit your part of the woods again? We have snow on our daffodils and tulips this morning….yikes!! Who said spring was only for flowers?
I am finally putting the state fair together and I just love it![I choose a marbled batik with dusky purple,medium/dark blue and a golden yellow…I am pleased with how different the blocks look depending on which part of the fabric they are cut from….I only had 3 meters but it’s 50 inches wide. I kept every scrap and used them where I could so I hope I have enough to finish…I have an uncut piece 58″x50″left and enough large scraps to do at least 6 of the border PP sheets….we figured out within the group that if we cut pieces 4″x7″ there was enough to do 2 of the pie shaped pieces on that border so now I just have to do the math…I’ll keep you posted and send a photo when it’s done…. I can’t wait to see it with the borders on!
I have 30 of the march madness red work completed and have bought the fabric to finish it but I am still looking for a nice block to join them…did you have a plan for us or should we forge ahead on our own?
I love the shipeshe Amish quilt colours but cant make out the one in the left corner…is it copper coloured?
well better get my day started, I had hoped for a midget block but I guess you are busy and hope you haven’t fallen ill as you did last year….remember to stop and smell the roses[well at least look for budding branches in all that snow] and keep shipping those midgets when you are able….lol….
on 25 Apr 2008 at 7:27 am Doenja

Hi gayle

First of all thanks for this wonderful pattern.
But I have a question : I cannot find to which block in the quilt the block 8 refers to. Pls help me out ?
thanks vm and greetings from Holland.
on 05 May 2008 at 7:13 am Barb

Hi Gayle -

I’m so sorry you’ve had a difficult few weeks, and hope things are looking up. So glad you had a great time in Shipshewanna — I’d love to return sometime. Concerning your midget blocks — will you be adding more patterns — the last one is #69, and somewhere you say there are over 100 blocks in the quilt. I so love this scale — thank you for your hard work and sharing. I do understand if there just hasn’t been time, but wanted to be sure I wasn’t missing something.

Thanks for you generousity,
Barb
on 05 May 2008 at 11:18 am Karen

Hi Gayle, am just seeing this quilt for the first time. How is the setting done, I can’t see it, looks like stitching on the edges maybe? Thanks, Karen
on 13 May 2008 at 10:06 am Lexie

Hi Gayle,

I love how you did the embroidery blocks everyday for a month and now the Sally Post Quilt everyday for a month. Is there any chance you might do the Midget Blocks everyday for a month or is it too time consuming?

Lexie
on 14 May 2008 at 7:17 am Barb

Hi Gayle -

I’m glad you are back to adding midget blocks. I like the weekly format — it gives us time to print the pattern and make the block. I’m finding the Sally Post “only available for a day” approach stressful as I travel, and don’t have access to a computer when away from home. So far, my backups have worked, so that is good, but I like the “one a week” pacing. Thank you for all your hard work in doing the drafting.

Barb
on 14 May 2008 at 11:37 pm Rae in Sweden

Hi Gayle -
I agree with Barb on this one…the one a day is rather stressing when we aren’t in the same time zone and don’t always have computer access. I love the Midget blocks and am anxiously awaiting the next one.
Rae in Sweden

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