Oh Scrap! : Switchplates

This is the last Sunday in July and I was able to get out my scraps and sew up some of my RSC blocks.  The color for July is red and I don't need any more color or heart blocks.

But I did make twenty more of my switchplate blocks in red.  I already made about 30 so now I have a nice big stack of them.

I was going to start putting them up on a design wall but I noticed I don't have a single yellow block!  Maybe I will get lucky and Angela will make yellow the color for August.  No matter what, I need that color to finish this quilt.

Guess I will have to find something else to work on!

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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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Compassion Quilts #9 and #10

You might think you are seeing double in this post!

I am still trying to use a few of my orphan blocks in some of the quilts for this block drive.  As I was going through some of my class quilts, I came across some pillows I made using a block a designed years ago for 100 Quilt blocks.  I knew they were 18" and would work perfectly with some of the blocks I had received.  So I got out my seam ripper...

I love how these turned out!  

Quilt number 9 measures 54" x 63".

Here is a close up of the "old" pillow.

I used a green and pink floral backing that Kat sent me and a pink solid for the binding.

Here is quilt number 10.  You can see I made this one a bit longer.  It measures 54' x 72'.  Why? because the fabric I had for the backing was big enough to make a larger quilt.

It looks like I planned all the blocks specifically for this quilt!

I think this soft green backing with pink flowers was also gifted by Kat.

 (I think I still have a big enough piece for a second quilt. Yay!)

Here are the two of them together.  I really am having a fun time trying to make these quilts look as planned as possible.

I couldn't do it without the help from so many of you!

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My goal for this drive was to make 20 quilts.  These two finishes take us to the halfway point.  There is still time to donate blocks if you wish.  You can read more about them here.

If you want to read more about the Compassion Quilt project, you can check out the page by following this link.  The next block drive will be coming out the first part of September!

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A Little Quilt Show

 It has been a long time since I shared some of the photos I receive from quilters who made quilts using my patterns. I love seeing them and I thought you might too.

First up is this colorful Wiggle Time quilt.  Sadly I can't find who sent this one to me.  But I always love when quilter use a print background on this pattern.

Sue just recently sent this picture to me.  She has made quite a few quilts from my Wiggle Time pattern.  I love it in blue and I also love the diagonal grid quilting she did on it.

Check out this color rich Geese Migration quilt.  This one was made by one of my students when I traveled to California to teach this class.  I think her ribbon should have been a first place!

Lots of Summertime Blossom quilts to share today.  This first one was made by Pat.  Love the colors.

Chris made this Summertime Blossom quilt.  She was gifted the background fabric and pulled some solids from her stash to make the blossoms.

I laughed when I saw this one in my photos.  I must have quilted it because it is laying on my studio carpet.  But I don't remember whose it is or even quilting it. I know I saved the photo because I liked the subtle print used in the background of this Summertime Blossom. 

I know there are a few more photos somewhere but I am unable to locate them right now.  I will have to save those for another day.

Hope you enjoyed the show!

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Rail Fence Finish #16

 I have been wanting to get back to this quilt and I finally had the chance.

When I finished the first Compassion Quilt block drive, I ended up with a handful of rail fence blocks.  I was always planning on getting them into a quilt but I needed to steal some scraps from a friend.  Finally, we sewed together a few weeks ago and I was able to dig through her brown and teal scraps and pull enough to get these last few blocks into a quilt.

It is not very big (40" square) but I don't like blocks to go to waste and I doubt we will be repeating this block drive in these colors.  It will be perfect for someone.

(Yep!  I have a turned block in there.  I saw it just before I quilted it but to me, it just adds to the charm. At least, that is my story and I am sticking to it!)

Some of you have expressed the wish that you lived closer to me.  Maybe not...I stole this teal backing and bindng fabric from another friend.  I know their stash almost as well as I know my own.  I tend to make myself at home around other people's fabric and if it is piece I doubt they will ever use, I nab it. (With their permission of course.)

The teal backing really shows off the fun quilting.

I am so happy to have this 16th quilt completed.  If you want to read back on this first block drive, you can check out the "roundup" here.

I hope you share your scrap quilting this week!

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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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Color Stix Finishes #7 and #8

More Compassion Quilt finishes. 

This week's Color Stix finishes were both inspired by the backings.

Kathy was cleaning out some of her "Christmas" stash and wondered if I could use some of it.  One of the backings she sent inspired this mostly red one.

I can't really use Christmas fabrics but I can use winter themed fabrics.  Who doesn't need Joy, Love and Peace in their lives.  I might hold this quilt back and deliver it later in the fall.

This quilt measures 54 x 63".

I received one shipment of blocks that had many that were made with batiks.  I added in a few that I had previously received and made this lovely quilt.

Nann had sent this lovely brown and blue paisley print and I knew it would look lovely with the blocks.  I had to add in a blue batik to make the backing wide enough.

This quilt is also 54 x 63".

And I have to mention that the brown binding came out of the stash that Gail sent.

I hope everyone enjoys their weekend.  

(Summer usually has me holed up in the house next to the AC.)

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I also want to let you know I had to turn on the comment moderation.  Comments were not coming to my email again and that was the only way I was able to fix it.  Sorry to anyone who's comments I missed.  I think it is fixed now!

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There is still time to take advantage of the Christmas in July sale at Connecting Threads..  This is a great time to stock up on backings.  There are quite a few regular yardage pieces for under $4 a yard and wide backing for under $9.  Many are some of my favorites!

Compassion Quilts for Children

 Whenever I deliver a stack of Compassion Quilts, I try and have a nice mix of big and little, adult and child.  Most of the quilts I have finished lately have been large so when I had some openings on my longarm schedule, I snuck in some fun quilt kits Karen sent.

Isn't this little yellow and pink quilt nice?  I always think of pink lemonade when I see it.  It is such a simple block but it sure makes a nice quilt.

This one measures 32 x 40".

It came with this sweet pink backing fabric.  I was able to use the trimmings after it was quilted for the binding.  I love when that happens!

And check out this one!  I hate to give up the secret but it is actually just a panel.  No sewing involved in the top!  I really do love how it turned out and I know it will brighten someone's day.

Karen also sent the perfect John Deere green solid for the back.  I really wanted to frame this one out with a black fabric and found one that was just the right size.  

This one measures about 35" x 42".

I am still taking blocks for the current Compassion Quilt block drive.  I should have two more finished Stix quilts to share later this week.

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Connecting Threads is having their Christmas in July sale.  This is a great time to stock up on backings.  There are quite a few regular yardage pieces for under $4 a yard and wide backing for under $9.  Many are some of my favorites!

Christmas in July Sale

 

Connecting Threads is having their Christmas in July sale.  This is a great time to stock up on backings.  There are quite a few regular yardage pieces for under $4 a yard and wide backing for under $9.  Many are some of my favorites!

That is it for today :)

Oh Scrap! : More Improv

 I feel like I accomplished something this week!

I finished up the last 5 blocks I need for my Improv project.  

Here are all 25 blocks.  I need to settle on a background fabric, and I can start planning a layout.  The blocks are 8.5" square.

These scrappy blocks didn't make a big dent in my scraps but I can at least get the bin back on the shelf.

Hopefully this next week I will be able to get out my red scraps and finish up some RSC blocks.

Now it is time for you to share what scrappy projects you worked on this week!

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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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Monochromatic Stix Quilts # 5 and #6

Due to a wrist injury, I have had to shorten the time I have been sewing bindings on these Compassion Quilts.  Luckily a few of my awesome friends have stepped up.

But I did get these two finished so I could share them today!

Lots of blue Stix blocks have been received.  

I am still focused on using some of these donated backings.  It is an easy finish just to grab a blue backing (this one is flannel) and match it with a bunch of blue blocks.

This quilt measures 54 x 63".

I did the same thing with a bunch of purple blocks.

This one also measures 54 x 63".

I think Nann sent me this purple fern fabric.  It worked great with all of these lovely purple blocks.

Both of these quilts also used one of the prepared bindings by Gail.  It is so nice not to have to track down a fabric that is big enough.

I did finally run out of batting so I had to order three giant rolls.  This is probably my biggest out of pocket expense for these quilts.  I did get a request to start a GoFundMe if that is how you want to help.

A huge thanks to all of you who are donating blocks, sending fabric or even just cheering from the sidelines. I really do appreciate all the support!

I think a couple packages of blocks are coming this weekend.  

It is always fun to see what arrives!

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