Scrappy Four Patch Chain

Behind the scenes I've been prepping a new project to take to social sewing. A while back I made a lot of light/dark four patches, and now they're on the wall with dark squares, in an Irish Chain layout. 

I'll clip these pieces in four-patch batches for blocks, number them, and kit it all up to take along. First, though, I need to replace that busy rust print that calls too much attention to itself. 

My husband saw this on the wall and said he really likes it, likes the colors. He rarely comments on my quilts. My recent ones have all been much brighter than this. 

This will be a donation quilt for Hospice, 56 x 72". They often need quilts for men, and while this does have light pink in it, the overall look is masculine. The pastels in the chain (leftovers from other projects) help give it a little liveliness and sparkle. 

I was hoping this project would help deplete my scraps and use up some of my older, duller, unloved fabrics. Wishful thinking, I still have plenty.

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