I have been busy all week cutting flannel scraps into 2.5" x 4.5" rectangles. I think all of the pink scraps are done and I have moved onto blue.
As I cut them, I am stacking them in a box so they are ready to sew. I don't often get a chance to sit and sew but I did find time to make enough soft blocks for a quilt top.
I have 42 of these 8" blocks ready to be turned into a top. I have also cut more than enough rectangles to make the same size quilt in dark pinks and one that will be a mix of both. It is amazing how much pink flannel was hiding away in the scrap pile.
I started pulling out all the blue scraps. I don't think there are as many - but some of the chunks are quite large. I figure I can get everything at least cut and blocks can be sewn when I find the time. I have committed to cutting any flannel scraps as they are made so I don't create this abundance problem again. I should be able to keep that commitment!
How are you using your scraps?
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3 comments:
Those are really pretty pinks - they're going to make a fun quilt! I have a drawer full of solid scraps and chunks - I'm thinking a standard size like your 2.5 X 4.5 inch bricks would be a good size to cut them into. I wonder if I have a whole quilts worth of them?! Wishing you a relaxing Sunday, Cyndy!
Hi Cynthia, those flannel blocks will be very pretty sewn together! Have a great week and thanks for the party :-)
While I haven't started cutting up my flannel scraps, I did cut a bunch of 2 inch strips for Bonnie Hunter's current leader/ender, Four Patch Fun. I really like what you've done with your flannel scraps. Thank you so much being such an inspiration to use scraps!!
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