Oh Scrap! : RWB Strings

I am still trying to make a few RWB string blocks every now and then to burn through some of the scraps we acquire.

I did finish up 7 more 10.5" blocks late this week.  I think I have enough now to make a quilt (thanks to some donors).

Did you know you can make 10.5" RWB string blocks anytime and send them to us?

I have chosen to make 10.5" string blocks to burn through all the RWB scraps we end up with making Many Hands and Many Hearts Veteran quilts.  This means I don't have to think about a pattern or do much cutting when the scraps pile up.

I still have a lot more scraps but I tucked them back away for some future scrap play.

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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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Some Kid Quilt Finishes

The end of the year will be here in no time at all.  So we are already prepping for the big shipments of kid quilts starting late summer.  Here are some we finished this week.

This fun car quilt is all flannel and super cuddly.  Kristin sent in the quilt top and the backing.  Local quilter Cindy quilted it up for us. She has a small machine setup, so she likes the tiny ones!

We received a couple bear panels (originally for making pillows), but we are using them for some small Happy block quilts.  I think we have two if the panels so you will probably see another similar quilt soon.  Karen sent in the cute teddy bear backing.

Here is another fun quilt top sent in by Kristin. She also sent in this bold flannel plaid backing.  This is another quilt that was sent to Cindy for finishing.  She always does such a lovely job.

Our board member Penny made this Winnie the Pooh quilt top.  She even supplied that backing.  This quilt was sent off to local quilter Laura for finishing.  Penny has been busy trying to sew up her stash and scraps and making donation quilts.

This quilt is all about construction machinery.  Kristin sent in a kit for this one - All the fabric was there for local volunteer Charlene to sew up.  The flannel backing had to be pieced some, but it still turned out cute.  This is another little quilt that was sent to Cindy for finishing.

And finally, this little quilt actually started with the backing.  One of the fabric "Pickers" brought me this fun red superhero quilted fabric and hoped I could use it.  We pulled some fun blocks to go with it and I loaded it up on my longarm.  It actually quilted up quite nicely and I didn't need to use any batting.  That is always a win!

(Not sure what Janet is looking at.  I am guessing a dog walked by and she lost her focus.)

Next week I should have quite a few adult quilts to share.  We are finally back up to almost finishing a quilt a day. That makes me really happy!

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Something New

I am working with the Fat Quarter Shop on another project.

This one uses a Layercake.  

I chose this lovely one with yellows and blues called Sunshine and Blue Skies.  My background will be that spring green solid.  This pattern is one of their Shortcut Quilt Series.  I love this free pattern series exclusively at Fat Quarter Shop.  They are still finalizing the pattern but it should be released soon!

First thing you have to do is make some 9-patches.  

These are the biggest 9-patches I have ever made!  Here is one compared to a 9" block.

Crazy huh!?!

A huge thanks to Fat Quarter Shop for their generosity.  I was able to get two layer cakes so I am hoping to get two or three quilts out of them for Many Hands and Many Hearts.

Hopefully you will see some finishes in a few months!

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Oh Scrap! : Not My Scraps

Every once in a while, we get a stack of already cut squares in a package.  We do have a space to store these little jewels, but I am usually too inspired to play with bits that aren't my own.

In this case, these were flannel scraps that measured 6" square.  I grabbed all the ones that I thought could work together and started sewing.

In no time at all, I had a sweet little quilt top.  The red stands out a bit, but I think with the right backing and binding, we can make it work.  I will tuck this away now until later in the year.  This will be one of the quilts that go out in the big shipment of kid quilts at the end of the year.

Can you pass up a stack of squares?

I have proven over and over that I obviously can't!

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• 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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Friday Finishes

Computer problems are so frustrating!

My computer was down for a few days but I am back up and ready to share a few finishes.

There have been a lot of Rail Fence quilts getting finished lately and I have to admit I have loved them all!  This top was made by Mina.  I love her color combinations. Thanks to Nann, we had the perfect peach backing.

This colorful quilt top was sent in by Margie and Linda.  We had to wait a bit to finish this one because I really wanted some Kaffe Fassett fabric for the backing.  I finally gave up the wait and just grabbed a piece from my stash.  It wasn't quite big enough, but Cindy sent in this bright pink.  New longarm quilter Gloria finished this one up - even sewing on the binding.

Gloria also quilted up this very soft and peaceful top sent in by Cheryl.  Cheryl also donated the backing and the binding for this one.  The photos don't do this one justice.  I am intrigued if the panel was one piece and Cheryl cut it into three rectangles. 

 My little creative mind is going crazy and wants to go pull some panels!

Here is another rail fence quilt top sent in by Mina.  Samantha sent in this turquoise and gray backing - it might look like it doesn't belong but there is actually quite a bit of turquoise on the front.  We were happy to add a touch of that bright yellow seen on the front. 

That is it for now.  I picked up a few more finished quilts that I need to get labeled.  

I hope to do that this weekend.

Happy Friday!!

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Oh Scrap! : Leftovers

When I talk with groups about making scrap quilts, I tell them the best way to get started is when you complete a quilt that you really like the colors and fabrics you chose, save all the leftovers in a bag and then use them as the inspiration for a future scrap quilt.

I did just that when I finished my Jolly Bar Jumble quilt last November.  I have a pile of 5 x 10" and some 3 x 5" rectangles leftover after making those two quilts.  I think I have enough for a quilt without adding in any other scraps.

First, I cut the larger rectangles into 5"squares and more smaller rectangles.  My plan is to make a coin quilt.  I could have cut them all into small pieces, but I get a better yield when I cut into squares.  Plus, I think the squares will add more interest into the quilt.

I needed a background fabric, so I dug through our solid stash.  I remember getting this pinkish brown and thinking it was going to be a hard brown to use.  

Boy was I wrong - it looks fantastic with these prints.

I have been busy sewing all these pieces into some long strips.  

I don't think this one will take me much time at all to finish!

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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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Mid Week Finishes

I am so used to sharing quilt tops made by others, I was pleasantly surprised that I am sharing a quilt top I made months ago.

It looks like I sewed up this quilt top in July of 2024.  It has just been sitting in a stack of tops waiting to rise to the surface. I had forgotten how much I really liked this quilt.

I used a fun blue polka dot fabric sent in by Holly for the backing.

Mina sent in anther quilt top using this awesome box pattern.  Every time I see one get finished; I want to make one myself.  Karen sent in this flannel blue "sketch" fabric for the back.  I was even able to use a bright blue and white striped binding I have been trying to use for months.  

Both were perfect for this quilt!

This lovely quilt top was sent in by a mother/daughter team - Linda and Margie.  It was made using a Jolly Bar.  We used a taupe backing fabric sent in by Mina.  And then local quilter Laura did her magic on the quilting.  The swirls and heart pattern look amazing on the quilt.

We received the "blocks" for this quilt from Kristin in the form of a kit.  All we had to do was sew them into a quilt top.  Local volunteer Karen was happy to help out and get that done.  Not sure who sent in these backing fabrics, but they were the closest we had to match the 30's prints on the front.  A big thanks to Laura for quilting it and sewing on the binding.

Currently, we are back to working on adult quilts because the last hospital delivery wiped out all the stock.  Luckily, thanks to so many of you, we have a nice stock of finished quilt tops so we can fill the void pretty quickly.

I currently have ten quilt tops all ready to go out with their backings and battings to some longarm quilters starting next weekend.  Plus, I should have some time this week to quilt up a few myself.  With so many volunteers, it doesn't take long to build up a stash.

I am so grateful for all the help!

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