I hope all of you survived the holiday. Arthur is back to his cheeky self and we just spent Christmas goofing off. It was quiet and relaxing. Just what I needed!
I am spending the end of December cleaning, organizing and planning for the new year.
So not a lot of sewing right now.
But I did want to share a bunch of fun string quilts that made it across the finish line. I think Elana sent us these blocks a long time ago. I handed them off to our new board member Karen with some black fabric sent in by Wendy. Once the top was finished, I sent it off along with a backing donated by Cindy to Marcia. Marcia is not only a local longarm quilter but she also joined our board this month. (She will be introducing herself soon though the newsletter.) Marcia quilted in some feathery swirls in a variegated thread. This quilt just glows!
Marcia also quilted up this lovely string quilt made from blocks sent in by Marci. I finally found some time to get more of Marci's blocks into kits to be handed out for assembly. We should be seeing more of her blocks soon. The lovely backing was sent in by Cindy.
Everyone who has seen this quilt top and backing sent in by Julie, has been trying to steal it. All of the bright fabrics she used in her string all have a touch of black. I think it a brilliant way to use all those black scraps that don't always fit into other scrap quilts. I really want to make one myself!
I should mention that local longarm quilter Terry finished this one up for us.
I love all these string quilts! I have been itching to play with strings lately. I have a big bag of RWB strips and some maroon/tan/navy scraps that are ready to be sewn into blocks.
I just need to find some time to do it!
BTW - The next block drive for Many Hands and Many Hearts has been released. You can read more about it in this post.
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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!
9 comments:
Those are such great quilts! I have lots of string pieces that don't seem like they would go in a quilt together, and yet your brilliant quilters make it work. They inspire me to try! Have a great Sunday, Cyndy!
Lovely string quilts. I too have an over full bag of strings and I am planning a year long string project making RSC blocks.
The quilts your group makes are so gorgeous! Thanks for sharing them with us. And as someone who loves scraps, thanks for Oh Scrap every week! Happy New Year!
What colorful string quilts.
While I love string quilts, Cynthia I don't really think those blocks are mine as you think. I usually do my string blocks slanted and I don't recognize those fabrics. However, I really love the look of straight strings. It's a subtle difference, but looks great. Good luck with the cleaning out. My son gets married in 3 days so I'm unable to be creative right now. Happy New year to you and everyone else!
Hi Cynthia, those are really lovely quilts - your group is doing a wonderful job! I'm glad you had time to rest. If you write up a post of plans for 2026, feel free to link up to the party. Happy New Year!
Oh, I'm hear that Arthur is feeling back to his normal self; that's great news!!!
Glad to hear that Arthur is back on his feet again!
Good to hear that Arthur is back to mostly normal. Hope you get a chance to catch your breath and get some of your own sanity time in the sewing room. Happy New Year!
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