I bid on (and won) a group of square-in-a-square blocks at Dana's Auction more than a year ago. All of them were dated between 2003-2005, signed with name and location (mostly Belgium), embellished with inked drawings, embroidery, beads or even a button. Needless to say I was fascinated!
Some blocks had already been sewed together in colorways which I thought was an interesting way to assemble them. Rows were vertical, some horizontal while many blocks were loose. I spread them out on the table and continued with the colorway theme as best I could.
There were times when I had to take apart and restitch blocks so they would be the correct size but for the most part they fit together.
Looks like I took this pic before adding the last 2 rows but you get the idea. The top finishes at 58.5" x 58.5". I've contemplated adding a border but nothing seems to look right, yet.
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On another note, I finished sewing all those vintage string blocks together. The top is done and it is twin size 70" x 90".
Here are some of the rows laid out on the floor. Blocks are 10" and haphazardly put together.
The best view is draped over the railing. Actually, it should be turned 1/4 to the left so the diagonals run upper right to lower left. Not sure what I am going to do with it at the moment.
Just look at this beautiful doe! She so wanted to eat the bird seed I put out for the birds.
That's all for now.
I am so ready for spring!
Copyright 2026 Barbara Schaffer
