For the longest time I’ve wanted to make a postage stamp quilt. I find this classic yet timeless quilt pattern to be so charming and eclectic at the same time. There are so many variations of this classic quilt that one doesn’t even know where to begin. After a while of considering different layouts I chose a checkerboard pattern alternating between prints and solid Kona Cotton.

I think a postage stamp quilt is a great to use up scraps and the variety of prints adds to its character. For this quilt I cut squares 2.5 inches by 2.5 inches. I ended up using a total of 729 squares. It was a slow process; every change I got between projects I would pick fabric from my scraps basket and cut it up into squares and set them aside in another basket. I tend to use only Kona Cotton in Snow for the background of my quilts and I keep a separate basket with all of those scraps, so it was easy to pick and cut the solid squares. Once I felt I had enough squares I began sewing. I made 9 patch blocks and then join them together. At first I had a hard time building the blocks as I was overthinking how to layout all of the different prints, but once I let go and allow the layout to be random it was a very easy and liberating process.

This quilt measures 54X54 inches and I quilted it in a simple cross hatch pattern. I just love how this quilt turned out and I’ already planning the next one.

Wishing you a wonderful week. Until next time.

Martha