3 scrappy quilts, same design, different color schemes
 

In January, 2011, I began my quest to control scraps. I had bags of them sitting around--a lot of the bags were full of leftover backing trimmings, cotton clothing, etc. I was sick of it, so I spent a lot of time just cutting it all up--mostly strips of 1.5", 2" and 2.5" along with a bunch of squares. However, I enjoy sewing, and so inbetween all the cutting, which can get old at times, I began to do some mindless sewing. I saw someone here make a simple strippy quilt using 1.5" strips and using red as their contrast color.

So, I decided to do something similar. I did a red one, then a black one, then a yellow one. They were easy and fun and used up a lot of 1.5" strips. Wow. I got my 120 liter trash bag over half empty....

But, they were only tops. I've embarked on my quest to actually finish my quilt tops this year--either by tying or learning to FMQ or something else.

I finished the yellow one first by a fancy decorative stitch using white thread on the yellow borders. The red and black ones are FMQ--which for me is a learning curve. In the end, I like them all. I used poly batting and finished the borders this past week during the Olympics.

Wow, very nice use of your scraps, they are all awesome!

Wow! That's a lot of scraps. Great quilts.

Wow, that was a lot of work...I have tons of scraps, too...thanks for the idea. Love the yellow one best!

I'm in awe! What a great use of your scraps! I've undertaken a similar project this summer and I'm making a little headway (got the strips organized by color scheme and began one quilt using the scraps) but nothing like this! They are beautiful!

Well I recently finished one to the floor top with over 6000 pieces, squares, and still have a lot cut left over so am thinking about doing a shower curtain and a valance for BR. Who knows anymore left I will try a throwrug.
This week I embarked cutting strips and have set aside pieces for various size squares. I was thinking of combining 9 patch with strips. I really like what you have done and appreciate seeing the finished products.

I love your quilts! But, don't you find that the more scraps you use the more they grow! I am finally working on a scrappy string quilt and my DH already wants it! Thanks for sharing your pictures.

Love them all! Scrappy is my favorite and these are the best!! Good job!

Well, yes, it isn't like I'm down to "no scraps". Sigh. All that happens is that I start making new bags of them--til I get them all cut up and then I'll have another 120 liter (30 gallon) trash bag full of strips again....

Wow you sure had a boat load of scraps!! Lots of work!! Beautiful :)

Yes, I have a lot of scraps because I make a ton of charity quilts to give away. The ends of the backings get cut into squares and strips. This alone creates a lot. Some people give me small pieces--I use them. I've been known to cut up cotton dresses as well. I've quit collecting jeans, though--I have a full box of 6" squares that I am not sure what to do with--I want to make a rag quilt, but the thought of all that trimming hurts my hand! :)

they are all great.nice to use up the leftovers that are always sitting around.

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Yes, yes, & more yes! These are all just fabulous! I'm so impressed with what you do with your scraps! These are just more along the same line... beautiful!

Beautiful scrappy quilts!

WOW! You must have made a serious dent in your scraps!!! These are very sharp for sure.

Oh, I just love all three of them... just gorgeous.... so many scraps lol

All three of your quilts are wonderful. I really like the way you got all your scraps a certain size and then made boxes around a certain size block of them.
I keep wondering how many scraps it takes to make a quilt. I must be coming up on having enough. When I get my 2 WIP done. I may start on one of these.

Really like them all. Now if I could only get at my scraps ,an make a quilt simlar to that .I would have gotten rid of a lot. but the more quilts you make the more scraps there are. joyce j

Your quilts are amazing :o)

great jonb they are very nice!!!!

wow! such a simple design yet when they are all put together they are absolutely spectacular! i simply love each of them!!! thank you so much for sharing your beautiful work :)

Wow! Love them!

Oh my gosh I Love them Very pretty

I love seeing the same pattern used with different colors. These are so pretty.

How many ways can we say, "lots of work!"? Love them.

I like all three of them. Changing the sashing colors sure changes the look of each of them. :thumbup:

Happy, happy quilt.
Are you seeing lines..You did a great job.
thanks for sharing your handy work..

Lovely quilts and great use of scraps

you have a lot of scraps

Very nice scrappy quilts, looks like you had a few!! Did you use them up? They look like at least double size quilts.

What a great achievement. Well done.

wow, great idea, love them all ! I have tons of 2 x 4 " strips lefover from recent projects, now I know how to put them to good use, thanks.

I really like those quilts..... good job..... ;-)

You really did have a lot of scraps!!! They are all lovely Congratulations

Those are some beautiful scraps!

Each and everyone of them is wonderful.

how did you do this. Did you just sew the strips until you had the width or length you wanted? I too like the yellow I think I must give this one a try.
Pat

I never considered the fabric I have as scraps until I read the board. I have always used scraps, and I'm totally fine with them. I was reading on the board about someone that wanted to stuff dogs beds with scraps. I wrote that I would gladly take them off her hands, and I just got a box. Now I have to figure out how to contain them before they consume me.. Loving life.