Oh Scrap! : Not my UFO

Occasionally, along with blocks, fabric or quilt tops, we get some unique items or orphan blocks.  In this case, we got some partially finished blocks.  I just set them aside,

However, I kept thinking about them and would stack some coordinating fabric on top of them.

There were eight hydrangea blocks - some were completely framed and some were not.  We did have a similar fabric in stock that I thought would work to finish framing out those blocks.

I dug through some scraps and found the dark purple fern fabric that was previously used on a back.  While in the scraps, I found a fun purple floral and another print that would work with the greens.

I just alternated the blocks and pretty quickly had a top.  It is not the loveliest quilt but I still think it works.  And it made some space in the scrap bin!

I do enjoy getting creative with these types of projects.  I just never know when the inspiration will strike.  I think sometimes I just need a project that uses my brain rather than the mindless sewing of blocks together - which is what I do a lot of nowadays.

I have many more projects like this...I wonder what will strike my fancy next!

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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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Some Late Friday Finishes

I said I would share some Friday finishes with you - but I didn't say at what time.  I seem to be still running about a day behind for some reason.  It was kind of a messed up day.  I did need to get a plumber out to my house.  I have been almost a week without being able to do much laundry or dishes.  I was originally going to fix it myself but I finally gave in and just hired someone.

Even with all that, we still had a few more quilts get over the finish line. Local quilter Kelly brought me a couple quilts she had longarmed. This scrappy X block was sent in by Mina. I love the bright colors and the use of black/whites.   Elizabeth sent in this lovely turquoise backing that really finished off the quilt nicely and shows off Kelly's fun quilting.  The rest of the quilts all need to be bound before I can share them.

I think it has been a while since we have seen any Happy Quilts.  This one is all about the ocean.  Jeanne sewed up the blocks and pieced the backing.  The dolphin print was sent in by Tina and Dorothy sent in the yellow piece.  According to my records, this is the 97th happy block quilt we made from the block drive over a year ago.  We still have a few more blocks to get too!

Charlene put this quilt top together using a layercake sent in by Karen.  Charlene and I have been going through some of the precuts on the shelves and coming up with designs to get them used. I think this one turned out great.  We used a blue print sent in by Nann for the back and then local quilter Laura did her thing.

Check out this stunning quilt!  This amazing pattern is by Yvonne of Quilting Jetgirl.  It is called Triangle Transparency and it is available to purchase on her site.  This lovely quilt top was sent in by the mother/daughter team Linda and Margie.  We were able to find a soft green print sent in by Elizabeth for the back and Laura did a wonderful job quilting it.

Yvonne has a bunch of other lovely patterns in her shop if you want to take a look.

In the mail today, there were a couple finished quilts.  Thanks so much Cheryl for this lovely dog-themed quilt.

Cheryl also sent in this scrappy winter themed quilt.  The top is all flannel with skiers and snowmen.  On the back is a lovely map print.  Both quilts are very appreciated and will definitely brighten someone's day.

Hope everyone has a stress free weekend.  I just realized that Christmas is next week so I am guessing many will be out picking up last minute shopping. 

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Kind of Quiet

I have to say, it has been kind of quiet around here lately.  A lot of the elves are busy helping Santa right now.  The mail carrier hasn't been stopping at my porch too much lately.  And I have been taking a few extra naps.  It is nice to have a break so it might be this way until the new year comes around.  

There are still some quilts that are getting finished.  Here is the 10th Jewel Box finish.  We received a LOT of blue blocks so you will probably see quite a few more all blue quilts.  This one has a nice subtle striped print on the back that was sent in by Karen.

This quilt measures 64 x 72".

Elizabeth sent in this lovely quilt top.  I had sent it off to local quilter Kelly to finish and I definitely gasped when it came back.  The colors are so pretty.  And the print that Nancy sent in looked like it was made for the quilt.  It is super soft too - maybe a voile?

This quilt is about 60 x 72" too.

Did you guys see the Fisher Price collection of fabrics that came out?  This is the panel that came with it.  Kristin added a cute plaid border to it and sent it to us.  Kristin also sent in this cute backing.

It all made a very adorable quilt.

This quilt measures about 48 x 54".

 Kristin was the person responsible for the big flannel and kit hoard that was leap frogged here to Oregon.  A few days ago, she found another person heading to Eugene and sent more fabric and kits.  This little scrappy beauty was one of them. Not only did she put together the top and backing but she included a batting. I had a bit of time one afternoon and it was an easy one to grab and finish.  Love the soft flannel turtles!

This cutie is about 40" square.

As you can see, Janet is in her elfin element right now.  

Silly Christmas sweaters and mistletoe head gear.

I am very much a Bah Humbug, but she did talk Arthur into joining in on the fun.  He zoomed around the room and collected kisses.

I should have a few more to share Friday!

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Oh Scrap! : Ooops

Sorry Everyone...I thought today was Saturday.

No scrap pictures today but I do have another "ooops".

It's been cold here and Janet thought Arthur needed a polar suit.

Arthur:  Not sure this is right!

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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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It's Friday!

There are some very scrappy quilts in the lineup today.  It is interesting to see how quilts flow through the pipeline.  I bet it directly relates to my moods!

Marci sent me all these lovely scrappy blocks.  These are the 10.5" squares.  I am pretty sure this backing fabric came from an estate.  It is an amazing whole cloth.  The edges were all finished and it had some sun damage that I was able to cut around.  I think it must have been draperies - it sure is nice fabric and a beautiful print. 

This quilt measures 60 x 70".

I actually put together this scrappy quilt.  It was one of the quilt tops I made from the mountain of flannel scraps taking up a corner of my sewing room.  It is very snuggly, and I am sure will be very appreciated by an outdoors person.  Stephanie sent us the leafy flannel for the back. It definitely has a lodge feeling.

It measures about 50 x 60".

Here are more blocks sent in by Marci.  These are smaller and measure 6.5" square.  I gave these blocks to Chris who assembled them into the top.  And then it went to Terry to quilt.  Dorothy sent us this lovely floral backing.  I have already used it once in another large quilt.  It certainly is perfect for this scrappy quilt.

This quilt measures 54 x 72".

As soon as I get the giant custom client quilt that has been on my frame for days finished, I will get back to quilts for Many Hands and Many Hearts.  I wonder what I will be in the mood to work on!

Everyone, have a great weekend!

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A Few More Finishes to Share

We are starting to focus more on adult quilt again.  It was quite the year end frenzy as we were sending out large numbers of all sizes quilts.  Our stash of finished quilts is quite small right now, so we are working hard to grow or inventories back up.  All deliveries for 2024 have gone out.  I will share the final tallies soon - first I need to share them with the board.

Here are some quilts that flowed across my longarm last week.

Check out this lovely batik quilt top sent in by Cindy. I am loving the color combination.  Cindy also sent in the lovely gray backing.

This quilt measures 48 x 64".

Here is a great way to use up some of your scraps.  Karyn sent in this quilt top.  The scrappy strips are cotton material and the blue is a soft flannel.  Karyn also sent in the flannel backing.

This quilt measures about 42 x 54".

I sewed together this cuddly little flannel quilt from some scrap rectangles sent in by Karyn.  The pink duck corduroy fabric fit this small quilt perfectly.  I was afraid we would never find a home for this but it is sure cute on this quilt.

This little quilt measures about 30 x 38".

This amazing quilt top has been waiting in the wings for a long time.  For lots of reasons, it just kept getting stuck in the bottom of the pile.  I think it is a wonderful design and Becky's fabric choices were lovely.  Dorothy sent in this wonderful floral for h3e back.  It wasn't quite big enough, so I had to add a light blue inset - which is the color of the flower centers.

This quilt measures about 50 x 64".

Another Jewel Box quilt made it across the finish line.  This purple and lime one makes it #9.

Elizabeth sent in this green and purple backing fabric so we pulled blocks that matched it.  I really like how this one turned out.

This quilt measures 48 x 64".

I will be looking forward to the end of this year.  It has been a very busy one for me. Quilts will continue to flow but the output will probably slow a bit around the holidays.  Next year is going to be exciting as the Board of Directors find their footing and then help me grow Many Hands and Many Hearts.  We want to add at least one (if not two) organizations to our recipient list.  That means I need to find a lot more volunteers to help me sew these blocks together. I think that sounds like a fun challenge!

I have a few more scrappy quilts ready to photograph so I hope to share them later this week.

If you want to make some kid blocks for our current block drive, you can find the instructions here.

I am so thankful for all the support I have received in this endeavor.

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Oh Scrap! : Florals

With all the quilts we make for Many Hands and Many Hearts, we end up with a lot of "chunks" of fabric.  Most of these come from backing leftovers.  These "chunks" get piled onto one of the shelves in our storage area and then I try and find ways to use them.  

Lately, I noticed there were quite a few florals up there.

I decided I would make a chunky quilt top with them.

I quickly cut some 10.5" squares, some 5.5" squares and then a couple 10.5 x 5.5" rectangles for every block.  Twenty blocks should make a nice sized quilt.  

I focused on pulling florals in pinks, blues and greens.

In no time at all, I was able to sew up all twenty blocks.  I think it will look nice once all the blocks are together.  Now all I need to do is decide on a layout and sew up the quilt top.  

This didn't make a large dent in the amount of fabric on the shelf, but it did use up a majority of the florals.  Now I just need to get inspired to use the other miscellaneous prints that are up there.

I will definitely revisit this idea again if I have some more floral chunks.

What have you been making to use up your scraps?

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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! 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

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