Wednesday, February 13, 2019

I May Have A Scrap Problem... Progress and Inspiration!

Hi, all!

Scraps just keep multiplying, don't they?  But I am making some progress - I got all my solid squares cut for QuiltCon (next week - hooray!!) and yesterday I put my scrappy string quilt on the frame!


I experimented with a new quilting design - sort of like a freeform freehand Baptist Fan.  It used a lot of bobbin thread, but it was fun to do and I think it's going to look wonderful when it's washed and dried! Binding will be done today - it's the first sunny day we've had in a week and the last one for about ten days and I've got to take pictures while I can!

I haven't had much time to do anything else scrappy this week, although I do have some ideas rolling around my head - like a mini version of my Supernova quilt, made with the green bonus HSTs left over from Nathanael's annual quilt.  And maybe some of these cool pouches...


Aren't these neat?  It's the wide-open zipper pouch tutorial by Noodlehead, and I have a ton of 2.5" squares that would be perfect for this!  And it seems to me I have a box of zippers somewhere, too.

How about some great inspiration?  Joan has been making a lot of scrappy quilts lately, and here's her latest...


Such a simple design, but a GREAT scrap buster!  I love all the colors in this one.  It makes me smile!


And Moira has been using orphan blocks to make these adorable snail blocks!  We've got tons of orphan blocks at church - I may need to check and see if any of them would work for this...


Have you tried a garlic knot block yet?  I haven't, but it's definitely on my list.  Paired with the sashing, cornerstones, and that great piano key border, this quilt just sings!  And it eats up a lot of scraps, too!



And last, but certainly not least, how about this quick quilt?  It would be so simple to make using 10" squares - a size I've been cutting this year, both here and at church.  This quilt is definitely on my list to make ASAP!

Keep plugging away at those scraps - and remember, they make great comfort quilts, too!  It's a great way to reduce the scrap level and help others too.

Hugs!

Sarah
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17 comments:

  1. Nancy JFebruary 13, 2019 at 2:33 AM

    scrappy strings look great with that quilting, and the zipper pouch, they could be addictive once one is made.

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  2. cityquilter graceFebruary 13, 2019 at 6:11 AM

    i think i can, i think i can, i think i can...

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  3. Little QuiltsongFebruary 13, 2019 at 6:23 AM

    I especially love the last quilt design suggestion. So many of leftover 10" squares and other pieces that would work great for this. Wonderful ideas - thank you for sharing!

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  4. DelightedHandsFebruary 13, 2019 at 7:22 AM

    Great ideas; I like the quilted project bag-very clean lines!

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  5. Anja @ Anja QuiltsFebruary 13, 2019 at 12:07 PM

    Have fun at QuiltCon. We're having a snow day. Enjoy your sun.

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  6. Carol KFebruary 13, 2019 at 2:05 PM

    Could you give some more info on your freehand Baptist Fan quilting? I love Baptist Fans, but haven't taken the plunge to actually try it freehand on a quilt. Thanks!

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  7. em's scrapbagFebruary 13, 2019 at 2:52 PM

    The Baptist Fan quilting sounds great! I don't know if I'd dare do it free hand.
    Yes, scrap quilts make great charity quilts!

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  8. The Joyful QuilterFebruary 13, 2019 at 8:43 PM

    Hmm... A mini Supernova? Seems like I've heard that somewhere. Oh, that's right, I just cut for one last weekend! I'll be looking forward to seeing your small quilt, too. :o))

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  9. ClippingFebruary 14, 2019 at 11:46 PM

    Nice article as well as whole site.Thanks.

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  10. Joandesan@aol.comFebruary 17, 2019 at 7:48 AM

    So honored to see my quilt here. You inspire me all the time!

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