Oh Scrap! : Pre-Cut Flannel

I always enjoy opening all the packages that you guys send me.  

I never know what I am going to find!

Last week, Karyn sent me a box filled with some pre-cut squares and some pre-cut flannel rectangles.

I was instantly inspired with the flannel pieces.  There were two different sizes but they all seemed to be the approximately the same measurement on one size.

The first thing I sewed together was this simple little infant quilt.

The next little quilt top I made; I ran the blocks vertically.  I am not sure if all the pieces were a consistent size - I just sewed them without checking.  I knew I could square it up later.  Karyn also sent some long scraps that I was able to use as the vertical sashing.

I think I only had about 3 flannel scraps leftover.  I love when I can sew up bits into quilts as I receive them.  If they go into storage, wo knows when they will be uncovered again!  Now these soft soon to be quilts will get donated before the end of the year.

What scraps have you played with this week?

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It is now your turn to share what you are making with scraps.  Here are the details for linking up: 

• This linky party is for any scrappy project - It can be in-process or a finished piece.
• You can link up your blog post (not your homepage please) or Instagram photo from the past week that features your use of scraps.
• If you are linking to a blog post, I ask that you link back to my blog somewhere in your post. So if you are writing about scraps, just get into the habit of including a link as there will be a linky party available every week!
• If you are using Instagram, please use the hashtag #ohscrap.
• This is a party so remember to socialize and comment on the posts of others.
• Following my blog is not necessary but it sure would be great if you do! 

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Last Weeks' Finishes

Completions have been kind of slow the last few weeks.  A few of my longarm quilters are taking breaks and plan on hitting it hard after the first of the year.  

I need to get out there and find a few more volunteers!

First up is this fun monster truck themed quilt.  This is one of the quilt tops sent in by Kristin.  The big plaid flannel on the back was sent in by Janet.  

It will soon be putting a smile on the face of a child soon.

Here is another "just using up all my flannel bits" quilt top and backing made by Penny.  The print fabric has giraffe and elephants and other animals on it.  It is hard to pick which is the front!

This batik quilt top is one sent in by Linda and Margie.  The pattern is Isles of the Inland.  We don't have a lot of batik backings, but we were able to find a few pieces that work.  I think Karen sent us the dark blue piece.

Here is the second Oregon Ducks quilt top made by Chris.  I was able to highly piece the last of this bright yellow that Karen sent in to make a backing. Luckily you can't really see all the seams. A big thanks to Penny for sewing the binding for me.  This quilt will certainly well received here in Eugene!

Jeanine sent in this bright batik patchwork top. The batik dragonfly backing was sent in by Mari.

Laura did a great job with the quilting and the binding.  All I had to do on this one is add the label.

Our quilt holder Janet has been busy organizing all the Jewel Box blocks we have received so far.  The quilts will start to show up in the finished pile hopefully next week.  If you still have some blocks to send, hopefully you can get them in the mail soon.  It is hard to believe, but the next drive will be announced at the end of this month!  Yikes!

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Oh Scrap! : Found Squares

 I have been trying to organize some of the scraps that are donated to Many Hands and Many Hearts.  Right now they are just in bags and in big tubs.  They are never going to get used if they continue to be stored this way.

As I was going thru some bags, I found some 4.5" squares that were already cut to size.  I decided to use some of my solid scraps to cut some 1.5" x 4.5" strips to sew on one side.  I have been sewing them as a leader/ender all this week.

Hopefully next week, I will be able to turn them into a quilt top.

Wonder what other treasures I will find in my clean up!

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It is now your turn to share what you are making with scraps.  Here are the details for linking up: 

• This linky party is for any scrappy project - It can be in-process or a finished piece.
• You can link up your blog post (not your homepage please) or Instagram photo from the past week that features your use of scraps.
• If you are linking to a blog post, I ask that you link back to my blog somewhere in your post. So if you are writing about scraps, just get into the habit of including a link as there will be a linky party available every week!
• If you are using Instagram, please use the hashtag #ohscrap.
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A Handful of Smaller Quilts

I thought I would have more quilts to share today but I ran out of prepared quilt labels.

I will have lots more to share once I get them labeled!

You might feel like you have already seen this little quilt.  I did share its twin a few weeks ago.  I received two of these happy quilt tops from Kristin.  She also sent in this lovely pink butterfly flannel backing.

Yes, we STILL have some Happy Blocks to work through.  This one is all about bugs and crawly things.  I had this really thick gray fleece, and I wanted to use it up.  The quilt is kind of narrow and long but I was limited by the size of the fleece.  A woman in my Tai Chi class bought this a long time ago to make a clothing item I think.  She was happy to get it out of her house!

This will be the 96th quilt we made from this block drive!

I wish I could get to all things shortly after they arrive but that is just not the case.  Sometimes things sit around waiting for their turn.  Someone sent these flannel squares a long time ago.  I did get a similar one done a few months ago. The squares were already cut, they just needed to be sewn into a quilt top. 

We were able to back this quilt with one of the soft flannels Kristin donated.  

All three of these quilts will be delivered to a kid's charity at the end of November - hopefully with about 30 more.  All of my elves are working hard to make the delivery numbers!

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I did want to let you all know for some reason my comment emails are all coming through as "no Reply.  Many of you I know your email address so I can still respond.  But there are a few I have not been able to reply.  If anyone else as experienced this and can give me some guidance on how to fix it, I would appreciate it!

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Jewel Box Quilt and More

I finally found some time to start working with the Jewel Box blocks from the current block drive.

This is the first quilt top I have put together but technically this is quilt fourth quilt from the drive because I had three quilt tops sent in and they are all already finished.

The inspiration for the colors in this quilt came from this backing fabric that Nann sent me a long time ago.  We are going to use this method of choosing colors for a few more backing fabrics that have been languishing around here too long.

This quilt measures 56" x 64".

Mina sends in quilt tops quite often.  I have always loved this pattern she makes but, in this colorway, I am obsessed!

We had the perfect backing fabric - this soft orange print from Karen finished this quilt up beautifully.  Local quilter Terry quilted in some lovely circles.  

This quilt measures about 60 x 72".

So that is it for now.  There might not be a whole lot of finishes this week.  I have been busy quilting my clients' quilts because I have bills to pay :)

There is still time to make some blocks for the current block drive.

You can read more about is in this post.  We would love for you to join the fun!

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Oh Scrap! : Corduroy

If you have been following this blog for any amount of time, you know I try and use every bit of scraps that I can.  I just can't help myself!

I was gifted a bunch of really soft corduroy about a year ago. I used what I could on the backs of some previous quilts. Last week, I cut all the leftovers into 9” squares, sewed together a quilt top and quilted it up. Some young man is going to love this quilt!

On the back, I used a camo print that Kat sent me. I also used that same print for the binding. 

I have to admit I love this quilt. My grandmother used to make quilts out of corduroy so this has a lot of vintage vibe and good memories for me.

Now onto the next stack of leftovers 😊

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It is now your turn to share what you are making with scraps.  Here are the details for linking up: 

• This linky party is for any scrappy project - It can be in-process or a finished piece.
• You can link up your blog post (not your homepage please) or Instagram photo from the past week that features your use of scraps.
• If you are linking to a blog post, I ask that you link back to my blog somewhere in your post. So if you are writing about scraps, just get into the habit of including a link as there will be a linky party available every week!
• If you are using Instagram, please use the hashtag #ohscrap.
• This is a party so remember to socialize and comment on the posts of others.
• Following my blog is not necessary but it sure would be great if you do! 

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More of Last Week's Finishes

Today, I just have a few more finishes to share from last week.

This is another of Chris' pinwheel quilt tops.

I decided it was time to use the adorable flannel Llama fabric sent in by Amanda.

It was sent to Laura for the quilting.  She also sewed on the binding!

This quilt measures 56 x 72".

Chris used the same pattern to make this pinwheel quilt top. We also backed this one with flannel.  But this time it is with cats.  Laura quilted this one too.

This quilt also measures 56 x 72".  Both of these went to an organization that serves kids in crisis.  These will be perfect for a teen.

Our inventory of completed Veteran quilts is getting low so I was happy to see this quilt top sent in by Jan.  I wanted to pump up the patriotic vibe so I used one of the flag fabrics Nann sent us.  We are getting a little low on our patriotic prints so if you have one in your stash you don't think you will use, feel free to pop it in the box when you send in your next blocks.  We can really use it. Thanks!

This quilt measures 48 x 56".

Hope everyone who celebrates Halloween had a nice one.  Our neighborhood always does a costumed dog walk in the afternoon.  Dogs and kids join us along the way.  By the end it is pure chaos!

Have a great weekend!

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