A Scrappy Kaffe Finish

How is it the end of May already!?!

Oh well, it is Friday so I am happy :)

I finally finished up the binding on my Kaffe Fassett scrap quilt.  I am really happy with the end result.  I am continually amazed at the pretty quilts that come out of scraps!

I used a dark plummy purple Quilter's Linen for the background.  I think it set off the colorful fabrics so well.  And I really like the striped fabric I used in the inset triangles.

Both of these fabrics were already in my stash.

I spent almost no time matching up fabrics for each block.  I had to have scraps of a certain size for each portion of the block so that is pretty much what drove my fabric selections.  When I went to lay out the blocks for the top, I did like the look of putting all the pinkish blocks to the outside.

For the quilting, I used a dark plum thread and quilted an allover scrollwork design.  I used the same fabric on the binding that I used on the inset triangles.

If you are curious how I assemble my blocks in the on-point design and how I inset that stripe, you can find the links here.

I paired an old Carla Miller fabric I had with a bunch more Kaffe scraps to make a backing large enough for the quilt.

I still have many more Kaffe scraps to work through.  Not sure what design I will tackle next.  I will have to wait for the inspiration to strike!

Have a wonderful weekend!  Our weather here is Oregon is supposed to be beautiful so I hope to spend some time in the gardens - my other happy place!

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Oh Scrap! : Skinny Log Cabin Blocks

I haven't had a lot of time to sew lately but that sure hasn't stopped me from starting a bunch of new projects.  I recently was looking through my scrap bins and noticed I had an abundance of skinnier strings.  It is time to make something to use them up!

So I started with my blue bin and whipped out these 4 eight inch blocks.  I started with a 2.5" black and white center and used 1.5" strips for the logs.  I have no firm idea what colors or design I will end up with.  For now, I am just sewing scraps!  

I will just work on these as I get strips cut - it will probably be a long-term leader/ender project.

What I really should be working on is finishing up the MANY projects scattered about in various stages in my sewing room.  I think at this point, every surface is covered!

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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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Charm Pack Tree Skirt for FQS

I have teamed up with the Fat Quarter Shop again to present another one of their shortcut quilt patterns.  This festive project uses Charm Packs.

I present the Charm Pack Tree Skirt.  

You can find links to the pattern here.

I decided to use the Vintage Holiday fabric and white Kona cotton for my project.  For the pattern, you need 48 charm squares, so if you only have one pack, you might be able to add from your stash to stretch it for the skirt.

But using two packs allows you to toss out prints that might not work well.

Here is my finished tree skirt.  I was originally going to deviate from the pattern and make my center round.  But I decided against it and ended up still cutting it different than what the pattern calls for.

I guess I always have to be different!

I took my finished skirt outside to take photos of it around a tree.  But I really had no tree available!

And photographing a Christmas tree skirt in the springtime is challenging.

The prettiest photo has it draped next to my clematis.

Not exactly a winter scene!

The project was really fun to make.  

I plan on sending this to my niece who is just setting up her first home.

For the quilting, I did a simple ribbon quilting.  I thought it was appropriate for the project.

If you are interested in making one of your own, the Fat Quarter Shop has kits available in a similar fabric line. Or order some holiday charm packs and get started early on some holiday gifts.

Need help with the assembly?  There is also a YouTube video you can watch.

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Some Stash Busting

I have decided to focus on using up some of my older stash this summer.  

So I gathered up a bunch of Parsons Gray fabric and loaded my 6.5" Tumbler die into my AccuQuilt cutter and in no time had a stack of pieces ready to lay out.

I am not sure yet on the design - I had only a quarter yard of some pieces and more than a yard of others.  I will have to play with them to see what I come up with.

I also decided to cut up some old numbers fabric into 2.5" squares.  I pulled some odds and ends solids that coordinate nicely and quickly created a framed nine patch block.  I like to have baby quilts on hand and I am down to only a couple. 

 I thought this might make a nice gender neutral project.

I still have quite a few stacks of blocks that need to be sewn into a top and quilted.  I am working though those as a design wall opens up.

Right now, there is no shortage of work in my sewing room!

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Oh Scrap! : Getting Sidetracked

Not too long ago I shared my design wall with all of my Rainbow Scrap Challenge blocks.  

I have been looking at these blocks for a bit now.  I love these three colors all together and have been thinking I might need to just make a quilt like this.  I thought maybe I could add a bit of interest by adding in a few blocks with all three colors.

So I made a couple blocks creating a square in a square.

Here is how they look mixed in.  I am not sure it looks quite right.

I pulled them out and took another photo.  Hmm….. 

I guess the good news is I probably won't be moving forward on this now.  Maybe I will wait for the next color and see if I want to go back to my original idea.

But it is still pretty to look at for now!

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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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Love Laugh Quilt (Monday Making)

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