Scrap buster #53 Scrappy double act and how to calculate the size of the block parts?

I had some scraps left from scrappy blocks (haha) so made it into double act combination. I am using shirt fabric but like with almost all my patterns, you can use any fabric/any colour/any designs to complete it. That is what I like the best, that it doesn’t require overthinking on does it match? I will make it into lap quilt for donations. This is great beginners friendly pattern and scrap buster.

I cover in this tutorial how to calculate sizes of individual pieces for blocks when they don’t follow magic numbers. It is not difficult, but I like to draw out everything. Also, always test on one to amend if needed!

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Scrap buster #52 Floating half hexi block (creative borders)

After making my back-to-basics blocks (squares and rectangles scrap buster 51) I decided to work on blocks I can also use as a border to add some interested as well as bring the top to the lap size. I used again a batch of half hexis from recycled shirt fabrics as a starter for that design. Once on design board, they do make nice flow on their own with many different layouts. But they definitely work great as borders. I used scraps from squaring up first part of the block to create adding tape strips and used them to finish off the second part of the block. Very little waste here and so much fun! And you can use any and all types of fabrics mixed together. Another design where everything goes together without planning.

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SUPER Scrap buster #51 Back to basics: squares and rectangles - easy quick effective quilt blocks

I have gone back to basics with these blocks. Just squares and rectangles in two layouts make this simple, easy, quick but effective pattern. And you can mix anything and everything together - no fabric is wrong here. Also awesome time saver with chain piecing process. Because pieces are small, you can work with scraps or make great memory quilt from clothes. I have made 9 blocks 12.5 inch unfinished so will be adding either some other blocks to the mix or a creative border to make it into lap size quilt, so watch the space!

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