Strip Piecing with Scraps! The Beautiful Descending Blocks Pattern.

[@vikkirountoit497]

I love going back to your videos at different times. Sometimes I just need the positive attitude adjustment! Yesterday I was working on a scrap quilt from a sewing class I took. I do a lot lot lot of scrap quilts and usually make up my own patterns based on what I have and how I feel, but this class was a challenge - what is the thing I find most difficult - work on that. So I took all the scraps that I keep not picking when making a scrap quilt!! All the stuff I keep leaving behind!! That was my challenge and I didn't get it finished during the class last month. Yesterday I pulled it out to finish it, got the final 4 blocks made with an off-triangle corner added, and put them together so there was a star in the center, laid out the 4 4-block panels... and said yuck. Today I'll be cutting it all up to make this lovely quilt in your video. Can't wait to see the results! Thank you for inspiring me and making me smile:)

[@merrymabelmarket]

Sounds like a FUN adventure!!

[@barbarajohnson1572]

I love this.. and thank you for validating my style of quilting..... i'm in this world to find the joy... not be judged or be judgy.... Your work is fun... would love to see you doing the FMQ as you did on this little quilt... the wavy echos!

[@merrymabelmarket]

I'll add that to the possibilities for future video's list! Thank you.

[@sarahkinsey5434]

I like the quilts that are meant to be used and made from old clothes. But I also like the geometric ones on quilt book covers lol. I guess I'm trying to say it should have character, like a house should look lived in and homey, not pristine like a museum

[@merrymabelmarket]

Fun comment. Thank you!@@sarahkinsey5434

[@passthedonuts]

you make me laugh! i love seeing that you have a new video out. your solution to "bad" sewing? brilliant.

[@merrymabelmarket]

😁

[@coreygilles847]

I have never made a doll quilt…but now I am very tempted

[@merrymabelmarket]

Some temptations are SO worth succumbing to!! This is one of those!

[@koalasez1200]

Thank you! Love the tip about borders "going around the corner". Darling little quilts! You are one of the very few folks I enjoy listening to on a tutorial [I can count them on one hand]. Thank you for sharing 😀 Sew sew sew!!

[@vickieinman6621]

Such a fun way to use scraps. I am beginning to love brights. I've always preferred earth tones.

[@babiifrshj07]

As a finished piece it looked like it must have been so complicated to get all the square together in the center. And then as I watched the whole process I was just blown away. What a wonderful pattern, and thank you for making free until September!

[@merrymabelmarket]

I hope you have SO MUCH FUN making this!

[@MBird-ld6uv]

So many color options. I love seeing all the different styles out of the same pattern.

[@robynmanley3201]

A beautiful little quilt.

[@wilycat5290]

I love your videos like this. You reveal your thinking, thus encouraging us to do the same.....free the mind to do the work. Love the little quilts 🤩. Thanks for the video 😊

[@merrymabelmarket]

Thank you for the kind comment!!

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

These small quilts are so beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@merrymabelmarket]

Glad you like them!

[@deborahluckert3889]

I am a new subscriber and I must say I am addicted to your videos/tutorials. Precise and to the point. Your personality and talent are so uplifting to me.I come away with a smile every time. Thank you and keeping making these videos!

[@beckyball9626]

Love it! I don't think you actually whacked off too much. As you say, no one will see those squares as anything but squares. Thanks for the new link - it worked perfectly. Please keep making videos.

[@merrymabelmarket]

Thank you! ;)

[@lindacox6443]

Thank you for such a simple to follow pattern and technique, as I am a beginner. I am eager to learn more about the tips and tricks of quilting! Happy quilting! ☺️🫶

[@merrymabelmarket]

Quilting is the "end all" hobby!! It's so satisfying. Best wishes!

[@dawngarcia7616]

I could watch your videos all day. Just love them. I would love to see more of your embroidery on a baby quilt. It makes the quilt so unique. I have copied some animals out of my grandkids coloring books and I am looking forward to trying my hands on this method.

[@merrymabelmarket]

I do love to add embroidery to SO many things.

[@janemelohn509]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on piecing the scrappy borders. ❤

[@merrymabelmarket]

I do love random feeling, scrappy borders!

[@colleenbaker2310]

Thank you so much for another great (and fun) video that gives us permission to just have fun and don't worry about being "perfect". I like that you don't apologize if you need to "fudge" (like on your borders) and just keep going. I love the border because it adds so much interest. Can't wait to see what you do next. You are so inspirational to me :)

[@merrymabelmarket]

Thank you for your kind comment!

[@susanespinosa2591]

Thank you. I really like how you explain and demo your techniques for the projects.😊

[@patwhitakervanderwater9447]

Love how you do your videos. Fast and to the point. No messing around telling stories not related to the project video. Congratulations

[@merrymabelmarket]

I appreciate that!

[@cynthiajones1461]

We're grateful for your tutorials!

[@merrymabelmarket]

Glad you like them!

[@soffyabad]

I will use this Patterson to placemates, thank you!! You make patchwork so fun.

[@merrymabelmarket]

What a kind thing to say. It IS fun to me.

[@soffyabad]

@@merrymabelmarket is like perfection is the gold for many people. Like you I like the process, that's how I know I will love the result.

[@cherylrussell2896]

Wow, what beautiful quilts!! I love both of them. You have inspired me to make one with animals and one with lots of bright, happy colors. I am also going to make them for my night stands...I would have never thought of that...thanks for the great idea. I haven't sewed anything yet with tiny squares. I am excited about getting started. Your encouragement about sewing as accurately as you can and not worrying about if it is not perfect is what made me decide to do this. Also, as you said the more you make the better it will be. Thanks for the wonderful tutorial!!

[@merrymabelmarket]

Have so much fun!!!

[@stitchann]

I love love love your videos. I would love see something using batiks. You have a great sent of colour and I love simple quilt patterns.

[@merrymabelmarket]

I just bought a new batik fabric today. Tee hee...

[@QnCbyAiniWasti]

You are teaching just everything I was thinking.... Too cool

[@merrymabelmarket]

Thank you for your comments!

[@marygeorge9688]

Thank you for sharing your talents with us!

[@merrymabelmarket]

Thank you for watching!

[@rhondahallet8413]

I love this doll quilt. I am not a fan of scrap quilts generally, but I think you've changed my mind. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.

[@merrymabelmarket]

Thank you for your kind comment!

[@moirahouse7034]

Love your cheerful attitude - you encourage us to have fun and not obsess. Thanks. Also great ideas

[@brendathomas-r7q]

Thank u for this video! I have already completed my center and rewatching this video to get ideas on borders. I wanted to do a small square table topper and then this wonderful video came up. Perfect! In the past I did a raw edge weaving table top which I like but the descending bloc pattern is easier to do. Your video on machine binding was a huge help too. Thank you so much!

[@merrymabelmarket]

Wonderful!! I'm so glad that it went well for you!

[@yvonnebaker3897]

I’m so glad to find you, and this quilt… I am going to get my machine out and start sewing again. I love your fabric picks. Thanks for this video.. 😅

[@merrymabelmarket]

Wonderful!

[@pattileal2065]

i love this. quick and easy. love that you share your thought processes and give yourself slack. i've used the gallloping horse comment myself. these are the types of videos i love to see from you. thanks.

[@merrymabelmarket]

I appreciate your comment. Thanks.

[@ettakaynickel6148]

Thank you for this video.

[@merrymabelmarket]

My pleasure!

[@eviedenell9179]

I love this quilt and your clear and easy method..❤ is

[@merrymabelmarket]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@lindaannesmith9578]

I absolutely LOVE your quilting attitude (because I share it). I make quilts for loved ones and good friends, learn something new with each one and very much enjoy the process. I read somewhere there was a quilter's motto "If it looks okay as you're riding by on a galloping horse, it's okay. " Too wordy. I like your condensed version much better; takes less time to say and conveys the message perfectly. Thank you for sharing your expertise! ......and for making me laugh. It's the BEST medicine, and let's face it, if you're making a quilt, big or little, at some point, maybe several points, you'll probably NEED a piece or two of candy and a laugh.

[@merrymabelmarket]

Quilting is what I do for happiness and sanity. I agree that it IS the best medicine.

[@debbiea6434]

I love how happy you are in your videos, you make my day!

[@merrymabelmarket]

You are so kind

[@marshawallace7522]

I love this video and your joyful and encouraging teaching style❣️ This will be great for using some of my stash. I will be using larger squares so I can make larger quilts. THANK YOU.

[@merrymabelmarket]

Wonderful! Great Plan!

[@marcelacecil3036]

love your quilts and color play. I say done is better than perfect. Happy quilting!

[@merrymabelmarket]

Yes! Thank you!

[@cindypaterson8736]

Thank you for this pattern & your instructional video. I've always wanted to make a large 1" pieced quilt & this will help me to see if I will have the patience, but on a smaller scale. Much appreciated!

[@merrymabelmarket]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ddawe31635]

I get confused too! Thank you for solving my confusion problem! Will definitely give this a go!

[@merrymabelmarket]

Happy to help!

[@illawallaroo]

So gorgeous. Thank you for your excellent instructions.

[@merrymabelmarket]

Thanks so much 😊

[@melissafeldhaus4424]

I love all the animal prints that you have.

[@merrymabelmarket]

Me too!

[@jfergusonk12]

This is so sweet! Thanks for sharing! I've just cut my strips for trip around the world using your method. I'll get them sewn soon. When complete, it will be the "other side" of a tshirt quilt for my daughter. Not the back side, mind you - she wanted a pretty side! I'm excited to try it with the mutes tones 😘

[@merrymabelmarket]

Sounds like you are having loads of fun!!

[@amandastratton8242]

All so beautiful Thank you for sharing with us x

[@merrymabelmarket]

You are so welcome

[@roxannesmith6656]

Wow, these are all so beautiful ! Just love them. Need to try this for sure. Thank you for another great tutorial ! 😊

[@merrymabelmarket]

Have fun!

[@terrig2298]

I am so excited to try this little quilt! Thank you for sharing it!

[@merrymabelmarket]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@jeanninecook6661]

I watched your video and enjoyed your attitude so much that I became a subscriber!

[@merrymabelmarket]

Wow, thank you!

[@connievaughn8468]

Beautiful quilts! Thank you for showing us how you do this. You are a blue ribbon quilter and a blue ribbon teacher!

[@merrymabelmarket]

Thanks for watching!

[@eleganttreasurescustomembr7645]

Thank you for such a great tutorial on this descending block patterns...I am not even a quilter and I am inspired to try this! :)

[@merrymabelmarket]

You can do it!

[@eleganttreasurescustomembr7645]

@@merrymabelmarket Thank you for your encouragement!

[@deborahharding647]

I really love this quilt. It looks deceptively complicated. It'll make a lovely crib quilt, especially in bright colors. Thank you!

[@merrymabelmarket]

I love quilts that are so simple and look SO complicated.

[@margaretbaker623]

Another great idea! Thank you so much for filming and sharing. The voice-over being added afterwards works perfectly. ⚘️

[@heavensmountains323]

I love how you ‘cornered’ the sashing strips. Beautifully scrappy! 🇨🇦💕

[@merrymabelmarket]

thank you.

[@mariejohns1387]

I love this pattern and how you pin your strips together in the beginning!! Thanks!! Congrats on the blue ribbon!!

[@merrymabelmarket]

Thank you. I sorta want to go make another one right now.

[@mariejohns1387]

@@merrymabelmarket do it!!!! Looks like fun lol

[@kathyrobertson6468]

You are my favorite quilter and there are some really good ones out there!!!❤

[@merrymabelmarket]

There are many amazing quilters out there. You are so kind.

[@silverraven2017]

Thank you! 💙 This is adorable. I must make one for my Mom who adores scrappy quilts and had me sitting at a quilting frame at the age of three.🩷

[@merrymabelmarket]

Great idea! What a good Momma!!

[@ramonaduncan2151]

Thank you for the free pattern. I can't wait to try it!

[@merrymabelmarket]

Have so much fun!

[@manuelashannon1369]

Great tutorial. It made me merry. I will try with my scraps.

[@merrymabelmarket]

Have so much fun!

[@chaklet1ct]

New subscriber and I'm in love with both quilts. I will be trying this. Thank you for the guidance and sharing!!

[@bonnierobbins4230]

I love this!❤ I'm new to your family! I have been quilting since 1988.. Bonnie Ohio ❤

[@merrymabelmarket]

Awesome! Welcome!

[@annolsen8276]

Thank you, just ordered the pattern. Your explanations on the process and color choicesare very informative.

[@merrymabelmarket]

Wonderful!

[@maryjones3369]

Such a great tutorial! I just love listening to you! This is on my list…thank you❤️❤️

[@merrymabelmarket]

So kind of you to say.

[@mjp5129]

Looks great. This tube method is just about my favorite way to make a quilt. So many options. Love it and love your videos.

[@audiclinton4385]

Thank you for this beautiful pattern!

[@merrymabelmarket]

You’re welcome 😊

[@pdsrn71]

Thank you for your gift of a free pattern. Can't wait to watch video and make from my scraps!!!!

[@merrymabelmarket]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@deniseacebo9679]

Another beautiful quilt! ❤

[@merrymabelmarket]

Thank you! 😊

[@lindapucillo3493]

Finally! Finally I understand this type of quilt. I have watched a number of tutorials for this type of quilt, but could never wrap my head around it. You made this simple to follow. Even I might be able to do this. Thanks! Live your channel.

[@merrymabelmarket]

Wonderful!

[@moonmare]

As a beginning sewer, your approach to quilting makes me feel like I can put something together. I bought a gorgeous fabric on a whim a few months ago and I'm hopeful I can use it in a quilt. Thanks for sharing your skills.

[@merrymabelmarket]

You can do it!

[@paulaweston5242]

Genius!! I was looking for something a little more complicated to use with my leftover strips. This is just what I needed. I may try with 2 1/2" strips to make something bigger.

[@merrymabelmarket]

Great Plan!! I bet you will love it.

[@desertgirl6067]

Absolutely genius work! You are to be congratulated on saving so many of us from sleepless nights on what to do with scraps.

[@merrymabelmarket]

I do love my scraps. (And my yardage too!)

[@barbkoeninger4139]

Beautiful. I did that and made pieced pumpkins. Also the outside of purses.

[@merrymabelmarket]

It is such a fun, fast technique!

[@donnahutchinson2464]

Thank you for this great video! My 8 yo granddaughter is learning to sew. I saved this to inspire her and hopefully sew this little quilt! God bless❤

[@merrymabelmarket]

Wonderful!

[@janemariebennett3973]

What fun!! Thank you so much for this technique.

[@merrymabelmarket]

You are so welcome!

[@joybarber6974]

I am addicted to your videos! I love them and now I can’t decide which to make first! 🎉

[@merrymabelmarket]

Yay! Thank you! Add chocolate and it is the PERFECT addiction!

[@gretroman8235]

Love this video and tutorials. All three doll sized quilts were beautiful. Good instructions and tips. I love scrappy borders and hints on color and placement for this type of project. I get something useful out of every video. Too many projects and too little time. Your inspiration to make efficient use of time and scraps is appreciated.

[@merrymabelmarket]

So glad!

[@WendyBonds-o9x]

Thank you for sharing, your quilts are so beautiful. I learn a lot from you. I can watch your videos over and over! 💖

[@merrymabelmarket]

You are SO kind!

[@frontofficed.burnell-power6288]

These are adorable little quilts. Love everything about your videos. I have gone back and watched the FMQ and hope you do more.

[@merrymabelmarket]

Thank you for your support!

[@SewHappens]

What a brilliantly put together pattern! I so love how you make it ! I’m going to make this quilt for sure! I’ll start out small but I can see already how much fun this quilt will be to make in a larger scale! Love love your fun personality! ❤️😊

[@merrymabelmarket]

Thank you for your kindness. Have so much FUN with the pattern!!

[@laurelrauf2869]

Love these quilts! Can’t wait to try this pattern. Also, love your quilter’s quote about the galloping horse. I always say , if it was perfect, it wouldn’t be homemade.

[@merrymabelmarket]

Tee hee...

[@CristinaNogueiraAlves]

You’re so organized! Amazing ❤

[@merrymabelmarket]

I do like order. It helps my brain to create.

[@patriciaratchford2826]

Just beautiful! I love watching and listening to you! You always make things look so easy. Thank you! ❤

[@merrymabelmarket]

Wow, thank you!

[@joycedietzel7503]

You are amazing! You inspire me! Love you site!!🥰

[@merrymabelmarket]

Thank you so much!

[@lindabrown7005]

Another magnificent piece! I love it. Reminds me of the ‘trip around the world’ quilt. Which I made, and I ripped my seams as per watching you. Worked great. This weekend I’m making an ironing board extension(like yours)......then, I’ll be making this little gem. Keep on making videos. I love watching them, over and over and most times re creating what you’ve made! You’re awesome💕🧵👏🏻

[@merrymabelmarket]

Thank you for your kind support.

[@AustinAnderson-e3p]

What size is a baby quilt..?

[@merrymabelmarket]

Honestly, it is whatever size you want it to be. I generally make them 36 x 36 up to 40 x 60 (crib sized)... @@AustinAnderson-e3p

[@dianehuntley2493]

Love this concept! I used it to make a trip around the world quilt. Have not yet attempted a bargello quilt😊

[@merrymabelmarket]

So many wonderful quilts are waiting to be created!

[@astorybookfinish5055]

Love these little quilts. Great videos!

[@merrymabelmarket]

Thanks so much!

[@clombard7134]

Thank you for sharing your tutorial! I love watching the process and your clear instructions! New subscriber!!!

[@merrymabelmarket]

Thanks for subbing!

[@julieh4816]

You are just marvellous! Inspirational, unique little projects. I look forward to next video, thank you

[@merrymabelmarket]

More to come!

[@Janet-o1o]

Beautiful! Thank you.

[@bleigh8793]

Love this tutorial!... THANK YOU!!! 😊❤

[@patriciadavidson3328]

Both are beautiful!!! I look forward to your videos ❤thank you ‼️💐

[@merrymabelmarket]

Glad you like them!

[@audiclinton4385]

I had to watch this video again! I just love it . Merry you're the best!!

[@merrymabelmarket]

Thank you Audi. YOU are the best!

[@angelicagonzalez2226]

Beautiful work

[@soniaadams3559]

My Goodness Looove your videos Sooo Simple. Soo Beautiful. Thank You. Blessings to Everyone ❤❤❤

[@merrymabelmarket]

Thanks so much 😊

[@sheiladove1718]

Love the safari prints. It turned out great.

[@marydurham2264]

Fun technique. Thanks for sharing.

[@joannsilva4715]

Very pretty! Looks like fun!❤

[@merrymabelmarket]

It was!

[@swooze62]

Decide scrappily. Love it! They turned out great

[@merrymabelmarket]

Thanks my friend!

[@hollys1498]

The piecing makes everything look great. The quilting takes it all next level. Thanks for such fabulous inspiration.

[@merrymabelmarket]

Yes it does! I so agree!

[@annablock8037]

I absolutely love your tutorials. Your calm approach makes these enjoyable to watch. This will definitely be on my to do list.

[@merrymabelmarket]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@wandawalker4191]

Those are beautiful!!!

[@merrymabelmarket]

And SO fun to make!

[@marijkeschellenbach2680]

Wow, amazing!

[@wam0357]

very impressive "scrap" pile.

[@merrymabelmarket]

I do love my scraps!

[@debraimmer260]

Thank you for your positive videos

[@merrymabelmarket]

Thank you for your sweet comments about our videos. I'm so glad you watched and enjoyed!