Oh Scrap! : New Block Drive

 It is time for us to release another block drive.  If you get our newsletter, you may have already seen it.  I think it is a fast and fun block to make.  We will have lots of uses for this one.  Some may be made into kid quilts - others will go to adults.  I also think we will try to use these with some of the other blocks we have made in the past.  It just depends on what you send and how it inspires me!

Here are the blocks we will be making.  They are just a low volume print with a scrappy row of color across it.  You can make your strip of color from as many scraps as you want.  Most of mine have three.

I started out by making my scrappy strips.  Each strip should be a single color.  They are 2" x 8.5" long.  You can make them by precutting your pieces or just sew some of your scraps together and then trim to size.  I chose to cut my scraps 2" wide, sew them and then just cut them to the 8.5" length.

Now you need a low volume for the rest of the block.    I prefer a print with a white background, but if you only have cream, I am sure we can make that work.  I also don't want any plain white or cream fabric.  It needs to have some sort of small print on it.  White with black prints are fine to use. I don't think solid blocks will look good for these quilts.  They might create a dead looking spot.                     We don't want that!

You need to cut your low volume into the following:

4.5" x 8.5" Rectangle

3" x 8.5" Rectangle

Then you just need to sew them together.  The block should measure 8.5" square.  Sorry, my machine's tension is acting up and puckering - I am sure it really needs a clean.

Here are a few more block samples that I made.  

If you have a fun name for these blocks, I would love to hear it. 

I really love how colorful they are!

Here they are in a possible layout.

Tina sent me this block idea last August.  It has been in my brain since.  Our blocks are going to be a little different and each will be just a single color.  Thanks, Tina, for the inspiration!

This block drive will run through the end of November.  

If you have any questions or need an address for where you can send your blocks, just email me at cynthiabddesigns at gmail dot com or manyhandsandmanyhearts at gmail dot com.

Thanks so much for your support!

Now you can link up your scrappy projects!

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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! 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

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Some Friday Finishes

I have lots of quilts to share with you today.  My plan was to make two posts this week but once again, I got busy.  So now they will all go on one long post.

Let's get started!

Here is a fun little sampler style quilt that we received.  Sadly, it is one that the maker's tag got lost.  I do know that the backing was donated by Kat and that local quilter Cindy finished it up for us.  This one makes me want to play with a bunch of orphan blocks.

Elizabeth sent us some of these strip quilts in kit form.  This one was assembled by Pam, quilted by Cindy and bound by Chris.  That is why we are called Many hands and Many Hearts.  

Kristi sent in this quilt top.  It is a fun layout for hourglass blocks. The vertical sashing really changes the look.  I will have to remember this!

This rail fence variation quilt top was sent in by Elizabeth.  This big floral backing we have used many times.  I think I pieced this back multiple times and used up the last of the bits.  It was the perfect colors for this little quilt.  Wanda quilted it and then Chris sewed on the binding.  I sewed on the label!

I think this quilt top was sent in by Denice.  What a fun scrappy quilt!  Former board member Melva donated the backing fabric, and Wanda quilted it up for us. 

I think Denice also sent in this lovely quilt top.  I have been wanting to do something similar with all of our solid scrappy chunks.  Pat sent in the pretty backing fabric and Wanda quilted it up.  

I love the brightness of this quilt.  Denice sent in the quilt top and Wanda quilted it up for us.  Thanks to Kat we had this more muted backing fabric.  The colors were perfect!

This sweet little teddy bear quilt top was sent in by Shannon. It was quilted by Cindy and bound by my neighbor Karol (who does not sew but wants to help).

Karen sent in this lovely blue star quilt top.  Nann donated this bright blue backing fabric, Wanda quilted it and Chris finished up the binding for us.  

Quite a show!  

I think I still have over a hundred finishes to share with you.  I am hoping one of these days I can catch up.  But things like newsletters, websites, and board meeting keep getting in the way.  In fact, the next newsletter and block drive will hopefully go out this weekend.  That is next on my list!

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Oh Scrap! : Flannel

 It has been a really long time since I had a chance to play around with some scraps.  I did cut up a bunch of flannel scraps recently.  I am still cutting everything into 4.5" x 2.5" rectangles.

I have been focusing on the pink and blue scraps.  I almost have enough for another pink quilt already.  All of the other flannel scraps I have processed are waiting to be paired up with a low volume or to be sewn together in another configuration.  With the cooler weather on its way, we are switching over to flannel backings and that means more scraps!

I am just resigned to the fact that I will never catch 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.
• 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! 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

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