Oh Scrap! : Another Scrap Vortex

For me, starting a new quilt can happen so quickly.  A few scraps get sewn together just to see what they look like and then that leads to a few more seams.  Before I know it, I have to add another quilt to my "out of control" WIP list.  

Can you believe I started another Scrap Vortex quilt!

I have been sewing with a lot of black and white fabric lately so there are quite a few small pieces scattered around my cutting table.  A scrap of red landed among them and I like how they looked.  

As easy as that things get started!

 I am not sure where this project is going.  I think I will just finish that third component and get creative with some borders.  It would make a great 100 Quilts for Kids project so we will see if I can get it finished by the end of September.

I had no intention of starting another quilt....But scraps are tricky that way!

So what have you made with your scraps this week?

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  If you haven't joined us before, 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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Linking Up:


Love Laugh Quilt
Patchwork Times
Cooking Up Quilts

Scrap-A-Palooza! Quilt #17 Part 4 Finish

Have you been wondering if I was ever going to finish this quilt?

I am the first to admit that I don't fall in love with every quilt I make.  And from the beginning, this quilt never really made me happy.  

But I didn't give up on it!

I started out wanting to use up some black and white fabric chunks I had in my stash.  I decided to also pull some leftover solids - there are crossweaves, peppered cottons, kona and shot cottons in the mix.

I sewed and sliced and sewed some more until I came up with this block.  I really didn't love it but I thought it had potential!

This project still fought me when I laid it out on my design wall.  I really thought I was going to have to admit failure.  But eventually a quilt top did come together.

I really didn't like it much and was secretly relying on the quilting to save this project!

Well, here it is all finished!  And it is starting to grow on me!!

I am fascinated by the colors (kinda eclectic), the subtle 3D effects and the contained chaos it evokes for me.

This quilt is being donated to an organization that provides comfort items to kids in crisis.  I hope it finds its way to an older child that will love it to pieces.

 For the quilting, I simply did some boxy line quilting.

A shaded black and white print from my stash (it looks gray until you get close) and more blocks on the backing.  I finished it off with a solid black on the binding.

A wonderful quilt all ready for a new home!

This is my first quilt being linked up with Quilts in the Queue for the 100 Quilts for Kids event.  I have participated for a couple of years now.  It is a great event and you have until the end of September to finish your quilts.  So there is still lots of time to make a quilt yourself!

Need ideas?  There are lots in the Scrap-A-Palooza Quilt Gallery.  Just grab your scraps and pick a project.  They are all fast and easy!

Linking Up:

My Quilt Infatuation (TGIFF)

Confessions of a Fabric Addict

Fabric Frenzy Friday

Richard and Tanya Quilts

Crazy Mom Quilts
Quilts in the Queue 

Taking Stock

I had some time this afternoon and rather than work on my scrap projects, I thought I would take stock in some of the other projects I have going on.

I have been staring at two empty design walls behind my longarm for weeks now.  They are a bit inconvenient to use as my sewing room is in another room but they are great for long term projects.  I thought putting up blocks from all my current projects would inspire me to work on them a bit more and maybe even complete a few of them!

I started by putting up the 10 blocks I have finished on my Park Bench quilt.  I only have 5 more blocks to go then it is on to the pieced backing.  This is one of those bucket list quilts and it is more important for me to finish it perfectly rather than quickly.  

This is my current leader/ender project.  It is just made from leftover charm squares and some bonus HSTs.  Not sure how many I will end up with or how I will set the blocks.  I am really loving the red in this one!

Out also came my english paper-pieced hexagon star blocks.   I have been so hot and exhausted each evening, I haven't worked on this all summer.  I see there is FINALLY rain in our forecast so maybe I will get in the mood to work on a block or two.

I also want to work on my basketweave paper pieced blocks again. (You can find the free pattern here.)  These blocks use tiny scraps, which I got tired of looking at so I cleaned them up.  I need to get them back out and get a few more blocks finished.

Unfortunately, I still have projects tucked away and I ran out of design wall!  And the two design walls in my sewingroom are full too.  Now I just need to decide what to work on!

At least I have a great view to look at while I am working!

Did I already say we might FINALLY get some rain?  I am really excited - we have not had any all summer and I miss it terribly!

Linking Up:

Patchwork Times

Blossom Heart Quilts

Sew Fresh Quilts
Freshly Pieced  

My Quilt Infatuation

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Oh Scrap! : In Case You Missed It

It has been such a busy week of scrap sewing.  I have 4 scrappy quilt tops all prepped and waiting next to my longarm - I just need to find some time to get them quilted!

It has been a while since I shared some of the great finished quilts that caught my eye on previous Sundays.  Here are a few I don't want you to miss!

Sandra over at Musings of a Menopausal Melon finished up this beautiful heart quilt for a friend.  The colors are so spectacular and the quilting is beautiful.  You can really tell a lot of love went into it.

I also fell hard for this simple drunkard's path Linda over at koka quilts made.  It is sweet and so very inviting...and the red binding is perfect!

Do you follow Sane, Crazy, Crumby Quilting?  She shared another picture of one of my all time favorite quilts.  I have a pickle dish quilt on my bucket list.  I might have to add the Petunia quilt she made from the scraps from this quilt.

And finally, I adored this little teacher gift made by Katie Mae quilts.  I loved math in school and would love to have one of these little snack mats myself!

Thanks to all who link up each week.  There are many quilts I am waiting patiently to share your finishes - and some are getting very close.  So many pretty quilts all from the scrap bin!

  If you haven't joined us before, 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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So if you love scrappy projects, feel free to grab my button for your sidebar or posts and get ready to share all your wonderful projects from scraps.  And if you have a great idea for using scraps and would like to be featured, feel free to contact me.

An InLinkz Link-up

Java Charm Pack Cherry Quilt

When I was recently digging through a bag of scraps and yardage. I noticed I was seeing quite a few unused charm squares from the Java collection by Deb Strain. I knew I had a few pieces of the same line leftover from a recent string quilt so I decided to cut a few more charms and make another Charm Pack Cherry quilt.

If you recall, I made one back in June 2014 using the Twenty Three collection by Moda....

and one in November using LOL fabrics by Me and My Sister.  I never quite seem to make the layouts the same but it really is a fun pattern that is quick to put together.

I had a rich chocolate brown cross weave languishing in my stash that I knew would look wonderful with this fabric.  It feels so wonderful to get these older fabrics into finished quilts.

For the quilting, I decided to continue with the coffee theme.  I had purchased the panto Coffee Time at the request from a client so it was great to get it out and use it again.

Even the back is fun with three fabrics and all that fun quilting.  This quilt is already listed in my Etsy shop if anyone has a coffee lover who needs it!

In an effort to motivate me to finish some projects hanging around my sewing room, I made finishing this quilt my August goal for ALYoF with Sew BitterSweet Designs.  Yay for finished quilts!

You can find the free Charm Pack Cherry pattern here. It just needs two charm packs of a print and two from a solid. Pssst: Check out the sale this weekend at Craftsy. I saw some great deals on precuts and solids.

Linking Up:

Free Motion Mavericks

Confessions of a Fabric Addict

TGIFF

Fabric Frenzy Friday

Richard and Tanya Quilts

Crazy Mom Quilts
WIPS be Gone
Sew can she