Sentimental Stitches

Midget Mania – Block 24 (aka Midget Block 116)

by Gay on 9:16 am in Antique Quilt, Free Patterns, Midget Blocks, Patchwork Quilts, Site Updates, Uncategorized

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Here we are, the last block of our Midget Mania. I hope you've had fun with this blitz of 24 new blocks to add to your collection. I didn't actually sew any during the last week or so but after I get the Block of the Month patterns for August posted I'll show you some pictures of the blocks I have stored in my binder.
We're up to 116 blocks now and I think the time has come to retire some of those first blocks. I'm trying to give everyone plenty of time to download the free versions but want you to know I'll be retiring the first 55 Midget Blocks at the end of August.

You Cherry Trees ladies are going to go crazy when you see the August block. I know I officially have until tomorrow to get it posted but as soon as I'm done with a couple of chores I've got to get it uploaded. I can't wait for you to see it. I might have to applique these blocks myself after all!

Nothing too difficult about this last Midget Block. It's foundation pieced and I don't remember having any problems with mine when I was sewing it.

Midget Mania Block 24 - Garden Maze

Block 116

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Midget Mania – Block 23 (aka Midget Block 115)

by Gay on 11:01 am in Antique Quilt, Free Patterns, Midget Blocks, News, Patchwork Quilts, Site Updates, Uncategorized

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This is a block I actually finished quite a while ago. It really is an easy one to do until you get to the applique part. That's where mine was neatly tucked away in my Week by Week Sampler binder along with a piece of fabric for the applique.
I have no idea why I didn't do the applique. I do it all the time, big or little or tiny.

If you're not a big fan of tiny applique, you could embroider the school bell or even use a little button. Another option is a piece of light weight Ultra Suede fabric. You don't have to turn under the edges when you applique with it, can cut perfect points and use a paper punch for a perfect little circle. It's also washable so there's no problem mixing it in with your cottons in a quilt. I've used Ultra Suede lots of times and have a stash of colors I bought as scrap bags. Makes great little black mary-jane shoes for Sunbonnet Sue and lots of other itty bitty applique shapes.

Midget Mania Block 23 - Schoolhouse

Block 115

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Midget Mania – Block 22 (aka Midget Block 114)

by Gay on 7:47 am in Antique Quilt, Free Patterns, Midget Blocks, News, Patchwork Quilts, Site Updates, Uncategorized

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Thunderstorms last night + Clutch = sleepless night and morning headache. He's now snuggled on the couch in the sunshine sleeping with his back feet tucked up under his chin. I'm trying to get enough coffee in my veins to induce some type of activity and ibuprofen into my system to kill this headache.