I am finally feeling like I am making some progress on some of the projects cluttering up my sewing room. It is such a good feeling!
Today I am sharing another Scrap Mixology quilt using the Bloom pattern. This block is a variation of a basket block that is uniquely laid out to create this wonderful design.
This layout is featured in the pattern. When I released the pattern, I thought I could go without making a sample of this design, but I just kept thinking how cool it would look in these colors. So, I finally just had to scratch that itch and put one together. I am so glad I did!
I played around with the quilting a bit. Most of it is covered in swirls. But I did put a big floppy feather that runs through the diamond in the middle of the quilt.
I found the perfect backing for it in my stash. Not only were the colors perfect, but I had exactly enough to make it work. I love it when that happens!
One more project is done and dusted. So now I can move onto the next set of blocks awaiting assembly. This one isn't as scrappy as I usually make my quilts. The white background is all the same fabric. And so are all the basket bases. I love how it creates unity to this quilt.
As a reminder, here is the first layout I did with the blocks on point. I used my Kaffe Fassett scraps to make this one.
I also made this fun layout. I love the look of these big blocks.
Then there is the barn-raising layout. This one is entirely made from the scrap bins.
All of these layouts (and even a few more) are included in
the pattern. It always surprises me how a quilt can look so different just by selecting scraps and rotating blocks.
If you are a guild or quilting group in the PNW, this pattern will be one I am teaching. Contact me if you would like me to come show you how to get your scraps into pretty quilts like these. I still have some spots in my 2023 calendar.
(FYI - I am really close to finishing all the quilts I need for my
fifth Scrap Mixology so watch for the release of that pattern soon! Yippee!)
12 comments:
Great finishes!!
I love all the different looks with the same block! Thanks for sharing!
wow like that first version and the colors
Love these! Every time I see a Bloom quilt, I say I need to make one. Guess I need to start with the pattern, huh? Soon.
What a wonderful finish AND a parade of all the options. Each example is amazing! On another note, I signed up for Feedly and I'm getting your posts again. . .hooray as I don't want to miss a one!
Congratulations, Cynthia! I love the diamond effect in the middle. So cool! Great design. Bravo! ;^)
The backing is so perfect and I love the movement this layout has!
That's a pretty layout! Who knew that this block could do so many fun things?! I still have my Bloom blocks up on the design wall, getting ready to work on putting them together. Happy September Birthday! I know it's earlier in the month, but you can celebrate all month, right?!
Ohhh I like it!!!
and what fun to see all the others!
All beautiful and fabulous variety of layouts.
Oh my, I love the first version. Your quilting adds lots of movement in the -ve spaces! The AMH fabric in your baskets is one of my all time favourites!
Hi Cynthia, I absolutely love your Scrap Mixology quilt - it may be the great mix of colours but it's really stunning.
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