Oh Scrap! : Pinwheels

 I love it when I arrive at a plan!

I have a bunch of these cute little 4.5" pinwheel blocks in blue stacked up on my ironing board.

They are leftover bonus triangles from this scrappy quilt I made.

This year I decided to make a similar quilt for the Rainbow Scrap Challenge so I am ending up with even more little pinwheels.

Well, I finally decided to combine the two projects into these cute pinwheel blocks.  Each block will have two blue and two RSC pinwheels.  So far, I have completed pink and yellow.  I also plan on adding a tiny colorful cornerstone in each.  At the end of the year, there should be enough to make a lap quilt - that is if my math is correct :)

What scrappy projects are you planning this year?

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Another Chaser Block Finish

 Today I thought I would share another finish from the third module of my Scrap Mixology pattern series.  This block design is called the Chaser Block.

This fun 100% scrap quilt is made with two colors of scraps with a bunch of low volume bits to create all that sashing.

You can see all the scrappy goodness a bit better in this photo.  I used red and blue in this quilt but you could certainly use any combination you wanted.

This version of the Chaser block uses all the same sized rectangles.  I used one of my AccuQuilt dies to chop up all of my scraps so the cutting sure went quickly.

Here is the original Chaser block design I shared.  This is essentially the same block design but the color placement and component sizes are different.  That is the great thing about the Scrap Mixology patterns - they show you how minor changes can make a big change to the look of your quilt.

All ready for a snuggle!

You can find my Scrap Mixology patterns in both my Payhip pattern shop and on Etsy.  This one is a 15 page pdf download that shares many block configurations and designs for layouts.

A big thanks to all of you have purchased these patterns.  It delights me to see so many of you that have purchased one design to come back and purchase the others.  I am hoping you are finding them inspiring to get out your scraps and sew!

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Enough is Enough!

 I gutted and remodeled my kitchen back in December of 2013.  I had a long list of items I wanted to make to decorate it.  Many I finished but there are some projects I still have on my "to-do" list.  Well, Enough is Enough and I just need to make it a priority and finish them.

Getting them finished means I will be able to cross off FOUR items on my UFO list.

The first project I need to finish is to sew up some valances for two windows.  I have been holding onto this fabric and just need to sew up something simple.  My windows have blinds so this is just a decorative item to add more color to the room.

And I STILL need to turn my Sew Kitschy blocks into a wall-hanging to fill an empty wall in the little kitchenette.  Due to the thick layers in these intricate paper-pieced blocks, I think I just don't want to quilt it and that is why I keep sending it to the bottom of the pile.

I just need to get it done!

A quick and simple project is to make a new table cloth for my dinette.  The one I made back in 2014 has gotten stained and needs replacing.  A friend gave me this fabric which is perfect so it is all washed and ready to be cut and sewn.

The last project is to make some new potholders and maybe some more cloth napkins from the stacks of orange and turquoise fabric I have set aside all these years for the kitchen.  Once I get these last items completed, I can put all that fabric back into my stash and make it available for other projects.

I know I have said this before, but I am determined this time to get these finished up. 

Seven years is too long on the "to-do" list!

Wish me luck :)

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Oh Scrap! : Another New Start

 This new year began with a flurry of new starts for me.  Before I could get a handle on it, I had started almost half a dozen new quilts.

One of the scrap quilts I started uses brown scraps!

Lately I haven't been including brown in my rainbow scrap quilts.  So the color bin has been slowly swelling.  I decided to pull all the chocolate brown shades and cut them all into 1.5" strips.  I added in some 1.5" cream shade strips and made 21 of these courthouse steps styled blocks.  They will finish at 11" square.

Twenty one blocks will not make a quilt so I decided to move onto the blue bin and pull all my dark navy scraps.  I still started with a black square and added more of the cream strips.  I am just getting started on these.

But I think my plan will be to alternate the columns of colors and stagger the blocks - which means I will need to make some "half" blocks (in quotes because they will need to be slightly bigger to account for seam allowances.  If only I could just cut blocks in half...)

I have been sewing these blocks as a leader/ender project and am surprised at how quickly they are coming together.  I hope to cross this off as finished in February!

We'll see if my sister wants this one....she is building a new house soon and maybe she can give this one a home.  She is pretty traditional and I think she will like it when she sees it.

Now let's see your scrappy inspirations!

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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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Another Colorful Finish

 I am definitely starting this year out with a bunch of colorful finishes.  This week I have another scrappy quilt made with my Kaffe Fassett fabrics.

For this quilt I used mostly warm colored scraps.  I chopped them all into 4.5" wide strips and just started sewing.  

I pulled a cantaloupe colored background piece I bought at Connectng Threads last year.  I looked to see if they still have it but couldn't find it.  They always have lots of Blenders to choose from and rotate the patterns often. 

This design is one of my Scrap-A-Pallooza designs.  I have made it quite a few times over the year. 

 

With all the floral prints, I decided to quilt it with some daisy chain quilting.  It is whimsical and makes me smile.  It is actually the same way I quilted my personal quilt in this design - I use it almost every day!

I dug through my Kaffe Fassett Collective stash and found a few bigger pieces that I could use as a backing.  This jungle print has always been a favorite of mine.

If you are a Kaffe Fassett fan, you might want to check out the prints currently on sale at Connecting Threads. Or if you don't have a lot of scraps but love this quilt, you can get a Jelly Roll here on sale and make something similar. His fabrics are always so rich in color!

I still have lots of Kaffe Fassett scraps and more pieces of his in my stash so I have been thinking a lot about the next quilt.  I have an idea forming but I am making myself finish a few other projects before I can start anything.  I am feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the projects going on right now!

Enjoy your weekend Eveyone.  

I think we are supposed to get some snow soon (blech) so I will be busy protecting some plants in my yard.  I live in Oregon because we don't get snow....😡

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A Pattern for Murder - Lighthouse Block

 I mentioned in a previous post that one of the things I was doing in the new year was to participate in one of Annie's Mystery Stitch Alongs.  Earlier this month we received out first chapter and the pattern for the first block.

The first block is a big 24" lighthouse block.  Isn't it fun?

I am making my blocks all from scraps and prints out of my stash.  There is a materials list for the quilt but I am going rogue.

In fact, I even adjusted the block a bit.  There are videos to help you make the blocks.  Rather than follow the video, I decided to do hand turn applique for all the curves.

I really love how it turned out!

In the first chapter of the book, we started to meet a lot of the characters.  The main character is a young woman called Hannah.  I just had to include her in one of the windows of my tower.  You can also see there is a little dog called Gruffy and we find out there is rumored to be a ghost.

I am having a ball adding all of the story details to the block.  I am really enjoying the process!

There was a murder that occurred so we will be solving the mystery as we read and sew.

At the end of each chapter is a clue.  This month spoke of the dark waters at the base of the lighthouse....So I included those too.

Annie's has two Mystery Stitch Alongs going on right now if you are interested.  There are also lots of other fiction books that are available too.

The lighthouse reminds me of the lovely Heceta Head lighthouse that is only about 75 miles from my home on the Oregon Coast.  This lovely photo is by Dan Sherman Photography.

I am looking forward to reading more of the story and seeing what the next block will be.

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Oh Scrap! : The Blocks Keep Coming

 I finally finished all of my pink RSC blocks for the month of January.  With seven projects going, it takes a bit to get them all sewn.

I have the five Full Stop QAL blocks finished.  I haven't put the sashing between the blocks because I am not quite sure how I will put all these blocks together.  This way my options are kept open..

I also finished up all of my QRT blocks.  They finish up at 4 x 8".

This project is carried over from last year so I have quite a few of them finished.  I put a large potion of them up on the design wall.  I still have more done but I ran out of room.  I think I only need orange, green and blue to finish this one.  I might just work ahead if I find myself with some extra time and finish this one up.

And I almost forgot about my curved log cabin project.  I found it stashed away on a table so I added 4 more tiny 6" blocks.  This is another project I might just have to get out and finish up early.

I have also started a new project with some brown (what?) scraps and came up with a final plan for using a bunch of the pinwheels that I have been making from bonus triangles.  

I will be sharing those blocks soon!

PSA - There have been a huge amount of no-reply comments again.  I don't think I am the only blogger that is seeing an increase.  If I am not replying to your comments, you might want to check your profile and make make sure you have your comments email turned on.  Thanks!

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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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Another Scrap Mixology Finish

 It is no secret that I love to play with scraps.  And when I do, I like to keep the designs simple, versatile and I always love to play with color.

Today's finish ticks all the boxes!

I actually completed this quilt late last year.  It is a design I have done a few times in the past, but this time I used just colors from the cooler side of the color wheel.

I love how the different shades of blue, green and purple are highlighted by the black.   This quilt design is such a great way to use those 2.5" strips and squares.

 

This block design is my third module of my Scrap Mixology pattern series.  This version is the checkerboard design.  But don't be fooled that this is all there is to this block.  Like in all of my Scrap Mixology patterns, there are lots of ways to mix up the design and get many unique quilts.

I will be sharing some other designs in the coming weeks.

Here is an older quilt I made using the checkerboard design in rainbow colors. 

This third module is called Chaser.  It is a 15 page pdf download available in both my Payhip pattern shop and on Etsy.  If you are a quilter with a big stash of 2.5" scrappy strips, this pattern will give you lots of ideas to get them sewn up into some quilts. 

To see the other Scrap Mixology patterns, you can see them here!

I will be spending the weekend doing some needle turn applique....boy, has it been a while!

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Ugliest Fabric on the Planet

 One of my favorite scrap quilters is Sally over at The Object of Design.  I actually have met her in person a couple of times so I feel pretty special!

During the pandemic, she has hosted a few "scrap" giveaways - I really don't need any scraps but during her last giveaway, I commented that I was running low on low volume pieces.  Well, I won and a package soon arrived on my doorstep!

She was very generous in fulfilling my need for low volumes but she also tucked some other unloved fabric in mix - as I tend to do when I send out fabric to other quilters :)

One of the fabrics she included is what she dubbed "the ugliest fabric on the planet".  I have to chuckle because it is actually a nice large cut and when I saw it, I instantly knew I would use it first...not knowing it had been given the title.

I admit, I love purple and my sewing room is painted three shades of the color.  In fact, you can see my ironing board legs are even painted.   

Well, now my ironing board has been recovered in this floral.  

Honestly, I don't love the piece.   I am mostly happy that it was a big enough cut to work.  

So I will be seeing this fabric every day!

(Yes, I am ashamed of my iron - it is an ancient Sunbeam that I have used for so long, I have worn the soleplate down to bare metal.  But it still gets so hot I hate to get rid of it.  I keep hoping I will discover some way to resurface or something. Any advice?)

I still have quite a bit of the fabric left.  I have to agree with Sally that the floral does have an odd linear pattern to it -  so I am sure I will be cutting it up small and using it in scrappy projects.

...now there were a few other pieces in the package that I found more troubling.  Thank goodness you can hide away the unloved in the scrappy!  

Or in a package off to another quilter ....Ha!

Thanks Sally for your generosity.  

Now I can continue to make more blocks with scrappy backgrounds!

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