Scrappy Squares Applique EQ8 Tutorial

I've been quilting a long time -- and the one thing I have never run out of is scraps from my previous projects. 

So I am always excited when I can come up with a new (and simple) way to use those scraps in a new quilt.

This is one of those ideas that you will want to keep playing with.  The first quilt was so much fun.  I decided to design 5 additional quilts.

The applique is definitely "no stress" as every applique shape I used was from the EQ8 Block library.

Scrappy Squares Applique EQ8 Tutorial

This quilt starts with a 20 inch block comprised only of 1 inch squares. 

And it can be drafted in under a minute -- promise! 

Coloring will take a bit longer. 

I decided to go with a fall-like theme.  So I picked colors that reminded me of fall from the default fabrics in EQ. 

​In my real quilt, I will use fabric from my "collection" of scraps.  Some of which are 30 years old.  :) ​

Scrappy Squares Block (with 400 inch squares)

For applique shapes, look for motifs with a single shape -- or at least a larger shape that could feature the 1" squares. 

Under the EQ8 Library, consider motifs under:

• Silhouettes
• ​Simple Shapes

Or, consider drafting your own.

Silhouettes Category in EQ8 Motifs Library

I chose to use the folk art leaf from the Leaves category.  

But rather than one leaf -- I decided to create a wreath using one of my favorite applique tools -- Wreathmaker.

Folk Art Leaf from Motifs>Leaves

Folk Leaf Wreath Created with Wreathmaker

For the quilt, consider using the Tile On Point Corners option.  The blocks can be filled with either pieced blocks or fabric. 

I chose to fille the blocks with a combination of four patches and left-over fabric from my 20" square.

Tile On Point Corner

Check out the full process in the video tutorial.

Here is the quilt from the video.

Folk Leaf Wreath Scrappy Squares Applique Quilt

I mentioned that this was a bit addicting.  So I created a number of different center options. 

I did find it necessary to do some minor size adjustments of some of my motifs -- as I didn't want to overlap the red triangles.

​For the apple, I chose to create another coloring of the block -- using red and pink scraps only.

Cat Scrappy Squares Applique Quilt

Dog Scrappy Squares Applique Quilt

Chicken Scrappy Squares Applique Quilt

Horse Scrappy Squares Applique Quilt

Apple Scrappy Squares Applique Quilt

I look forward to seeing what you decide to create with this concept.  

Feel free to share your designs in the Learning EQ Facebook group.  I've set up a post for your quilts.

Learning EQ Facebook Group Post for Scrappy Squares Applique

Personal Progress

I am at a quilt retreat this weekend.  I pulled a large stack of strips from my left-over collection.  trimmed to 1-1/2 inch and created a variety of strip sets.

It is so satisfying using these up these scraps.

Will now sub-cut at 1-1/2" and piece in rows.

Hopefully I have enough for one of these quilts.

Happy quilting.

​Kari

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