A few days back I talked about how I need to work on my wips because they've been sitting around for way too long. I even planned on doing just that, and then I came across this quilt on Pinterest.
What can I possibly say? Just minutes later all the wip plans were all forgotten as I dumped my overflowing scrap buckets on the floor and started making scrappy blocks like there's no tomorrow.
This is what sixteen blocks looks like. Crazy stuff, isn't it? Each block measures 12.5" and I'm planning on doing a 6x6 layout. I think this is going to be one of those quilts I either love to pieces or hate everything about it. So far I'm at the love stage :)
What I really like about making these blocks (tutorial here) is that I'm actually using up my scraps without having to make more scraps. You know what I mean, right? I've made quite a few quilts trying to use up scraps only to have even more scraps at the end :(
I'm really, really hoping to use up most of my scraps for this quilt. Wish me luck :)
Svetlana
What can I possibly say? Just minutes later all the wip plans were all forgotten as I dumped my overflowing scrap buckets on the floor and started making scrappy blocks like there's no tomorrow.
This is what sixteen blocks looks like. Crazy stuff, isn't it? Each block measures 12.5" and I'm planning on doing a 6x6 layout. I think this is going to be one of those quilts I either love to pieces or hate everything about it. So far I'm at the love stage :)
What I really like about making these blocks (tutorial here) is that I'm actually using up my scraps without having to make more scraps. You know what I mean, right? I've made quite a few quilts trying to use up scraps only to have even more scraps at the end :(
I'm really, really hoping to use up most of my scraps for this quilt. Wish me luck :)
Svetlana
I love, love, love using my scraps . . . it's like free projects and what is better than that. I also like the look for multiple patterns and colors. Such and old fashioned homey look :)
ReplyDeleteHave fun!
It is going to be wonderful.
Your blogging sister, Connie :)
Ooh, this looks like a fun one! Have fun watching that pile of scraps disappear- that just means you get to feel good about filling it up again, right? Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteOh I so love the look of scrap quilts when I see them, they all look like the scraps are meant to be together!! Looks great, can't wait to see the finish
ReplyDeleteI love this idea and your quilt is looking fab-u-lous! Thank you for the link, I have a boat load of Christmas scraps waiting in the wings!!
ReplyDeletei am working on one now that i hate but it's what my soon to be 30 year old grandson wants.
ReplyDeleteI know exactly what you mean by scraps giving birth to more scraps - oy! Beautiful quilt - makes me want to start one, too!
ReplyDeleteLuck to you! I´m sure that you love it and so do I.
ReplyDeleteI hope to be trying this myself soon! Thanks for sharing your inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely project! Thanks for sharing, and thanks for the link!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, scraps stacks tend to grow during scrap projects. I haven't found a scrap pattern yet which definitely uses up all my scraps, particularly now that my scraps are reduced to strips and strings. Do you know a good string pattern besides the spiderweb quilt?
Best wishes, Barbara
Great quilt start! It looks fabulous! Some black and white striped binding and it'll be perfect:)
ReplyDeleteI love this kind of quilt, which is so frugal in using up all the favourite leftovers! I hope the love continues for you! Jxo
ReplyDeleteYour scrap quilt is beautiful, when I first saw it I thought, "oooo hope there's a pattern!!" It looks great!!
ReplyDeleteIt's funny, I have been sewing all my flannel scraps together and making yardage then cutting out bibs and burp cloths. I seem to keep sewing and sewing and cutting and cutting and there doesn't seem to be an end to my pile of flannel scraps!!! LOL! I question how this can be??!! What are my scraps doing when I leave my sewing room! :0
This is so beautiful! and I'm so happy you are enjoying the tutorial!
ReplyDelete:) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation
I love this --especially the pops of red!
ReplyDeleteScrappilicious! There is something so special about these brightly colored scrap quilts.
ReplyDeletewhat a great quilt, will hop over to see the tutorial as feel the urge to have one of thee myself!
ReplyDeleteThis looks great! I'm always afraid if I try it, it will look like a hot mess...
ReplyDeleteI would be at the love stage too! It's great! You have very pretty scraps!
ReplyDeleteGreat point about the scraps without making more scraps! That is kinda a pet peeve, when I make a scrap quilt I want my scraps gone, this quilt is perfect. Love how all your scraps go together :).
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I *love* scrappy quilts!
ReplyDeleteBwahahaha, oh well, the WIPS aren't going anywhere ;o)
ReplyDeleteI'm at the love stage, too, with your quilt. I haven't made a scrap quilt, probably because my scraps aren't as cool as yours!
ReplyDeleteLeslie S. in MN
I'm loving it too, it's so fun! I have so many scraps and I am adding this one to my list.
ReplyDeleteWonderful, I love the randomness of it!!
ReplyDeleteScrap quilts make me smile.
ReplyDeleteScrappy makes me happy :) I Love looking at your scraps and how they work together. Thinking I need to try this sometime. Thanks for all the links. Janita
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