1.5 Inch Gleaned – a beginning

I’ve made a beginning on my 1.5 inch Gleaned quilt, and liked it so much that I sewed my blocks together to see how they look.  And….I love them!  (Don’t tell my original 2.5″ Gleaned Quilt, but this version might be my favorite.)  I have sixteen blocks made and sewn together.

All these little scraps summon memories of other projects.  Its delightful to be using even the small pieces to make something new.  Once again I’m using the Art Gallery Pure Solids in linen and slate for those adorable black and white corners.  I love the way those tiny bits of solids pull everything together.

This section measures 24″ square.  My goal is to make a 60″ x 72″ quilt with these 1.5 inch Gleaned blocks. I need 104 more!  I’m sure it will take time, but seeing this little section motivates me to do it.  I find it’s the sorting and cutting of scraps that takes longest; once I get sewing the blocks come easily.

If you’re tempted to make one, please join me!  The pattern is available free to all newsletter subscribers.  Register here to download the pattern.  My Gleaned quilts are turning out to be a deep dive into my scrap bins.  In fact, I’m starting to wonder if I should implement some sort of scrap organization system to save time in the future.  Right now they’re all just tossed together.  How do you organize your scraps?  I don’t feel like I have room for new containers, so I’m going to have to get creative.  Please share your tips!

And now I’m going to sort through another pile of scraps in search of the perfect pieces for my next round of blocks.

Yep, this 1.5″ Gleaned quilt block project has got me hooked!