Not too long ago, I shared I had helped myself to some intriguing scraps I found in some bins at a friend's house. They were bright and seemingly already cut to size to make some log cabin blocks.
Using all the scraps, I was able to finish up a total of nine blocks like the one above.
Just enough for a baby quilt.
I dug around in my stash and found this low volume print for a background. I wanted about a 40" square quilt so after a bit of math, I decided on a 3.5" sashing around all the blocks.
I did have to fudge a bit on a few measurements. It is not real noticeable but not all the blocks are the same size. Because I used the strips and centers as they were cut, a couple of my blocks were under sized. I think I hid it well :)
Isn't it cute?
I kind of got lucky that I had just the right color placement on the blocks to lay them out in the way I did. It looks like I knew what I was doing all along!
I even used up some scraps on the back. Both of these prints were leftovers from some quilt backings used long ago.
I always love working on these little projects that seem to just jump from the scrap bins into my hands. I just sit at my machine and sew the bits together - it seems like the fabrics already know what they want to be.
Happy Friday Everyone!
22 comments:
Your intuitive sewing of fabric bits sure nets wonderful finishes! Yes, this project sure looks like you had a plan from the very beginning! It is a wonderful finish! Such a happy quilt it is!!
Sew cute! Love it!
Lovely way to showcase the butterflies.
Sweet! I made about a dozen baby quilts during Covid lockdown. So satisfying to have a quick finish.
Such a sweet and lovely quilt , Cynthia. Sounds like you really enjoyed piecing this using your scraps from your bin . Happy quilting
It's very cute! And that background floral print is so perfect for the bright blocks.
Love the butterflies!
Wow! That's an amazing surprise quilt from the scrap bins. I wish my hands knew how to do that, lol. It's really adorable. Congrats on the wonderful use of scraps. ;^)
It totally looks like you planned it all out perfectly!
Great job!
Oh so pretty. I love scraps, too. Seems OPs (Other Peoples) are more fun than my own, and guess you found that irresistible, too. Lucky the baby recipient!
What a cute quilt! ...and the backing is perfect!
That is cute!!! Happy colors and so fun with the butterflies at the center of each block. It's a sweet finish!
Sweet scrappy finish, Cynthia!!
Very pretty finish. It does look planned and if the blocks aren't the same size, it's not noticeable.
Of course you knew what you were doing. And you did it well. It's a very sweet little baby quilt.
It IS cute! And the colorways just go together as if you planned it that way all along, you clever quilter, you! Loving this one.
adorable!!! and you don't fool me! I think your brain knows what you are doing even if you think you dont haha!!
Definitely cute and colourful - somewhere there will be a very happy baby!
What a sweet quilt and the back is just as sweet. What a fantastic job!
how precious! And baby won't care that they aren't all the same size.
Oh. How. Sweet!
that is so cute wel done
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