Oh Scrap! : Still on Purple

 The new color for July is actually supposed to be blue or neutral.  But I am still working on the color purple.  I continue to fall behind this year!

I didn't have a lot of time to sew with this scraps this week but I did get these three pretty purple blocks completed.

I put them up on the design wall with the other completed blocks.  I have decided to go with a 5 x 6 block layout so I need to make 11 more.  I know I need some orange blocks and probably some brown.  I think I might have to go back through my turquoise and teal scraps too.  Maybe I will try and just finish this top up in the next few months.

Next up....I need to make some purple churn dash blocks like the ones getting covered up by these blocks.  That will be the focus in the coming week!

Happy Scrappy Quilting!

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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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Today only, there is a sitewide sale at Connecting Threads!

All That Jazz Finish

 For the past few years, I have really been focusing on my scraps to make all of my quilts.

When  a friend shared some beautiful leftover prints with me, I went to my stash and pulled some coordinating fabrics to make myself a quilt.  

I decided to use my All That Jazz pattern - I really didn't want to cut these fabrics up into tiny pieces.  I love the bold geometric feel this pattern has.

I am really smitten with the orchid and gold color combination with the berry colors.  I hope to remodel my living room one of these years and this color scheme is in the running.

On the back of this quilt you will find one of the handdrawn wide backings I shared from Connecting Threads.  The purple version was perfect for this quilt.

I really enjoyed making this quilt!  It was nice to work with big pieces for a change (versus the small scrappy bits I am always digging through).  In fact, I have pulled another stack of fabric from my stash that I will share soon for another quilt.  I am just waiting for a pattern design to jump out at me.

When I was outside photographing my quilt, I couldn't help but notice my tree lilies - they smell so amazing right now.  Their scent is really bringing in the pollinators right now.  All of my lavender, solidago and sedums are abuzz with fascinating insects.

Just my small little plot of land reminds me continually of how amazing nature is. 

We really must protect this planet more.... 

Hope you are able to get out and enjoy what makes you happy this weekend!

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Wide Back Sale

 

Just popping in this morning to let you know that Connecting Threads has their wide backing fabrics on sale today only.  A few of my favorites are the Hand Drawn and Star Flower.  I have used both on previous quilts.  Just use code 25BACKING.

Oh Scrap! : Keeping the Options Open

 Last Sunday I shared a few block photos of a new scrap project I had started.

I was making some 16 patches from 2.5" squares and framing them in some 1.5" solid strips.  The initial plan was to make the entire quilt from these framed blocks.

As I started sewing blocks and realizing just how many scraps in these colors I really had, I decided to modify my plans and make some of these 5 x 5 blocks to use up even more scraps.

Now I can alternate the framed blocks with these 25-patch blocks.  I was worried it might make the quilt a bit busy but I think I will be happier with it once it is all put together.  I plan on making this quilt twin sized and I think it will look great on a child's bed.  

And using up even more of these scraps is a HUGE win in my book!

(I am always stunned when I think I have just a few scraps in certain colors but when I actually pull them, they create a big pile.  It is time to use a lot of these up.)

Now it is your turn to share how you are using 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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Butterfly Finish

 Not too long ago, I shared I had helped myself to some intriguing scraps I found in some bins at a friend's house.  They were bright and seemingly already cut to size to make some log cabin blocks.

Using all the scraps, I was able to finish up a total of nine blocks like the one above.  

Just enough for a baby quilt.

I dug around in my stash and found this low volume print for a background.  I wanted about a 40" square quilt so after a bit of math, I decided on a 3.5" sashing around all the blocks.

I did have to fudge a bit on a few measurements.  It is not real noticeable but not all the blocks are the same size.  Because I used the strips and centers as they were cut, a couple of my blocks were under sized.  I think I hid it well :)

Isn't it cute?

I kind of got lucky that I had just the right color placement on the blocks to lay them out in the way I did.  It looks like I knew what I was doing all along!

I even used up some scraps on the back.  Both of these prints were leftovers from some quilt backings used long ago.

I always love working on these little projects that seem to just jump from the scrap bins into my hands.  I just sit at my machine and sew the bits together - it seems like the fabrics already know what they want to be.

Happy Friday Everyone!

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Oh Scrap! : Seeing a Trend

 Happy Fourth to all of those in the US.  It was nice that our weather cooled somewhat so many can get out and enjoy the holiday weekend.  I still decided to stay home close to the AC and sew.

I am finding myself excited about a new project I started.  I am always on the lookout for scrap quilt inspiration and recently I have been noticing I have a lot of turquoise, lime and black/gray fabric.

Like...A LOT.

So I started pulling them and cutting them into 2.5" squares.  I found quite a bit of my fabric was already cut into 2.5" strips so the process was pretty easy.

I decided to sew the squares up into these 16 patches.

The next step was to pull some solid bits and frame them.  I like what I am seeing so far!

Even after sewing up quite a few blocks, I realized I am not putting a dent in the amount of scraps I have.  So I think I am going to shoot for a larger twin sized quilt. 

 To speed up the cutting process, I got out my AccuQuilt cutter and the 2.5" multiples die.  I love that I can cut up to 12 squares from one chunk of fabric.  In just a few minutes I had enough squares cut for most of the quilt top. Now I can quickly get to the sewing and I am not going to be wondering why my hands are so sore!

Have a great weekend....I will be in my sewing room playing with 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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AccuQuilt has a number of  promotions going on over the holiday weekend. They have lots of options on cutting systems and a huge variety of available dies.

Pretty Positivity

 When I start a new scrap quilt, I never quite know how quickly they are going to progress.  A lot depends on the pattern and the availability of the appropriate scraps.

Even I am surprised at how quickly I finished my Positivity quilt!

I decided to go with gray, orange and turquoise for this quilt.  I had a large chunk of a gray that was gifted to me by one of my clients.  It was leftover from a backing.  When I get those generous gifts, I try and pay it forward and use those in my donation quilts.

The other scraps were all 2.5" strips and my scrap bins were full of them!  

The other reason this quilt was finished so quickly was the block was super easy to chain piece.  Once I had everything cut, I could easily sew up a big stack of blocks in an afternoon.

I had the perfect orange and blue plaid fabric for the backing.  I recently bought it from Connecting Threads.  They still have it in stock - and at a great price too!

If you are not familiar with the Positivity Quilt Along, you can read more information about it on Sew Pretti's blog.  She has generously designed the block pattern and has provided a TON of information on making the block and a quilt.

I am a bit of an over achiever because the QAL goes on through September I believe.  But the blocks went together so quickly and the fabric all came out of the scrap bins so the quilt was finished before I knew it!

Now I can get this one sent off to Bernie over at Needle and Foot who is taking all of these donation quilts for Mercyful Quilts.  It feels good to turn a bunch of leftovers into a quilt that will bring comfort during a difficult time.

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