Oh Scrap! : 2.5" Strips

The flannel scraps have been put away for a bit.  I have another project I need to get working on.

We have a number of patriotic scraps that need some attention.  I have been busy cutting them into 2.5" strips.  I am also including any red, blue and white prints I have in our scrap storage.

I am also chopping them up into 11" long pieces.  I will let you guys know soon what we are using these for.  I just need to get a few more details before I make an announcement.  I also need to make a few more samples.  But right now, it is cut, cut, CUT!

Thanks for sharing your scrapy projects!

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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!

Click here to enter

Above are blocks from the current block drive for Many Hands and Many Hearts.  If you want to join in on the fun, you can read more about it in this post.  You guys seem to be enjoying this blocks - my porch is full of packages every day!

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Time to share some Finishes

It is way past time to share some of the finishes that were delivered in late 2025.

This sweet little patchwork quilt top was sent in by Vicki.  I think a charm pack was used.  Nancy sent in the double wedding ring "cheater" fabric which looked amazing with it.  

Sue sent in this lovely quilt top.  I always call this a Twister block, but I don't know it's real name.  It looks fantastic in these solid fabrics.  Karen sent in this backing fabric and local quilter Laura stitched on a bunch of butterflies.

Here is a fun quilt top made by Kristin.  We sent it off to comfort a young girl.  Kristin also sent us the backing - looks like she used some scraps to make the piece large enough.

Kristin also sent in this quilt top and backing.  Previously she made a number of smaller kid tops, but we needed help making some bigger ones for teens and boy has she delivered!  I really like the colors in this one.  Kudos to former board member Penny for sewing on the binding - it is great that many of them are still active volunteers.

We also finished this lovely quilt top by Joni.  She might have even sent in the backing fabric too.  I sent it off to Quilter Terry to do her magic.  We have been holding onto this one for a while. but now it is providing comfort to someone who needs it.

If you are new here, all of these quilts are made for Many Hands and Many Hearts - a 501c3 organization that provides quilts to adults, Veterans and children in crisis here is Oregon.  We are so thankful for all the donors who help us with our mission.

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Oh Scrap! : This and That

I can't believe I went another week without sharing any finished quilts.  This was definitely a week of unplanned events interfering with my schedule.  I am hoping next week will be different!

I moved out of my sewing room and have been sewing on my dining room table for more than a year now.  In the last few months, it has become home to a large pile of scraps.  Many of them need to be cut into binding strips but there are some that inspire a quilt.

I had some leftover plaids from some napkins we made for our craft sale.  I decided to cut them into rectangles and make this little infant quilt.  It went together quickly and used up all the material.

I love when that happens!

I have also been playing with some of the strip blocks that Marci makes for us.  She sent us a bunch of 6.5" squares.  I have been sewing four of them into this scrappy block.  My plan is to sash them with the chocolate brown.  I have all the blocks completed - I just need to cut and sew on the brown strips.

One of the items that pulled me away from my planned schedule was we were able to finally purchase some heavy-duty storage racking.  I ended up putting it in my (old) sewing room and it didn't take long for us to fill it up.  I am feeling like I am slowly winning back large parts of my home.  

Time for you to share what scrappy projects you have been working 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! 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Above are blocks from the current block drive for Many hands and Many Hearts.  If you want to join in on the fun, you can read more about it in this post.

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Oh Scrap! : A Little Late

I have been having a heck of a time for the last few weeks remembering what day of the week it is.  I know I am not the only one - a reader emailed me yesterday looking for this Oh Scrap! post. 

Hopefully my inner calendar corrects itself soon!

I needed something quick I could share and this quilt top sent in by Rena fits the bill. It is so fun and scrappy. I love all the playful novelty prints in this one. The bird backing fabric was donated by Karen and local longarm quilter Laura finished it up.  

We really emptied our quilt stock in December, so we are working on building it back up. Thank goodness we have any deliveries until the first week of February.

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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!

Click here to enter

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Oh Scrap! : Strings

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! 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

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