I finished out March dealing with a few piles stacked around my sewing room.
I definitely felt a sense of accomplishment.
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First, I finished sewing together the last of the green switchplate pieces I had sitting next to my sewing machine. It looks like now I need to get out my purple scraps and start cutting. The cycle never ends!
I also made one sad 16 patch block for one of my donation quilt projects. I sew up these whenever I come across a 2.5" strip that is long enough to complete a block.
I will share the finished piece once I get it all quilted up.
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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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10 comments:
The cycle is indeed never-ending. But isn't that a good thing? Nearing the end of the month, I am bursting with anticipation - what color is coming next? What scrap bin do dive into :-) I am easily amused, that way :-D Kudos on finishing the brown top. I am loving the reddish purple hues in that 16-patch block. Plum goodness!
There are definitely always more scraps to sew up! I love your little switchplate blocks - it's going to be fun to see the quilt you sew up out of them! Have a great Sunday, Cyndy!
That's quite a collection of switchplate! You did very well with the brown leftovers too. I'm sure your sad 16-patch block will have company soon and won't be sad anymore. True, the cycle never ends but what's the alternative? Boredom! No thanks! Have fun digging in the purple scraps! ;^)
I really like the simplicity of 16 piece blocks, they make such a nice quilt. Happy stitching!
You've been really busy. I chuckle every time I see the name switchplate quilt. I need to switch it up (pun intended) and make some blocks instead of my usual scrappy 9 patches.
Lots of lovely sewing this week! Congrats on the brown top, I'm a big fan of brown in quilts and yours is so nice. The switchplate blocks are cute, too. Isn't it amazing how many you need for a quilt?
What a BIG accomplishment! It feels great when you "get" to use up a leftover scrap that actually ends up in a top! Wahoo!
yes... the to be quilted pile...
How far along is your switchplate quilt? I think it's such a good block pattern. Sixteen patch is always a winner and I like your idea of using any correct width strips that come along and stitch up at the time.
I still like your switch plate blocks Cynthia and your patchwork quilts are pretty. Thank you for hosting
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