This is my scrap pile mess, and this is what I'm currently doing with it.

I "only" have 17 more stars (102 more wedges!! :shock: ) to make. I think the finished size is 87"x111". It WILL get done some day. Right? :lol:

I can't stand that scrap mess any more. I sat down and started sorting through it right after I got the picture. I just can't stand to throw anything away. But I'm forcing myself to be reasonable about the sizes I'm keeping! :D

lin, your quilt is going to be beautiful.

I have the same problem with my scraps. My DH calls it my organized clutter. Oh well. Everyone makes out on the mess I make. 8)

Thanks mom2three. Right about now I'd be happy to send the whole thing to someone, basket and all. :lol:

Very nice. Keep up the great work. I can't wait to have enough scraps to do a scrap quilt.

Kyia

Love your quilt and wall. I too don't really have enough scraps yet and mine I do have are all color coordinated and in clear containers. Need to sew more!!!!

Thank you Kiav! :)

Color coordinated? I'm impressed beachlady! :mrgreen: I'll be lucky to get them sorted into small, medium, and large. LOL

I just gasped when I saw your project! Wow!

I've got a modest bag of scraps but not enough to do this yet!

We're so glad you're back! :D

Aww thanks so much Celeste! It's good to BE back. I will eventually get around to posting pics of the projects I actually DID get done while I was on my little break. I've missed all of you too, and CHATS! :D I think I've finally gotten all my pics in the right place on my computer now so that I can browse and actually FIND them. :lol: Later though. Dh is taking me out to dinner tonight. WOOT! LOL

Wow.........that is a great scrappy quilt. I love it. Keep at it and it will soon be done.

Great looking scrappy quilt. What is the pattern name?

That is going to be one awsome quilt when it's done!
Beautiful!

Thanks guys! :)

bebe, the pattern comes from a Fons and Porter book called American Country Scrap Quilts and they simply called it a "Six-pointed String Star". They should have called it "A Pain in the Neck, but Worth It" :lol:

Lovely!

The quilt blocks are lovely! Scrappy quilts are my favorite. I think I like your scrap basket even more! There are some really neat fabrics in there! I can just imagine the beautiful things you've created! If you need my address to send some scraps, just let me know!

Lin, your quilt is going to be gorgeous!!! Just keep at it & you'll have it done before too long. If you ever feel overwhelmed by you scrap pile...let me know!!! Nice Scraps!!! :D :D

How positively INSPIRATIONAL!

Wow!

You know, if we lived near each other, it would be fun to have a "scrap night" and everyone bring their scraps and swap and trade and try different things, brainstorm, etc.

It would be a really fun girls' night!

And to think guys like to sit in smoke filled rooms, drink, belch and cuss.

Cordelia - I don't get it either!

Thank you for the nice compliments ladies. I've actually given this entire scrap basket away. Twice. Just dumped it in a garbage bag and said buh- bye! LOL It was piling up everywhere. I've accumulated a lot of scraps over the last 16 years, that's for sure.

I love your idea of a girls' night scrap swap'n sew cordelia. Wouldn't that be fun? I'd even promise not to smoke, drink, belch or cuss. :lol: Well, I might have to cheat on the drink. A glass of wine with friends is always nice. :)

Thanks for you encouragement Pam. If I'd ever stick to any ONE thing for more than my typical 5 minute attention span, I'd get more done. *snicker*

Your scappy mess is becoming a beautiful quilt. Those scraps deserve to be loved in a beautiful quilt. Can't wait to see the final quilt. Great Job! :mrgreen:

A scrap nite what fun..........walk around and just reach in your scraps and everyone gives a big handful to each person..........and then 1-2-3 sew. :D

Thanks Quiltnana! This is my favorite kind of quilt, so it will get a lot of love in my house. :)

That does sound like fun Ruth. My friends and I have swapped scraps before just so that we could have a different variety in a quilt. Even though I have a lot of scraps, they all start looking the same after awhile. :P

Looks great! Can't wait to see it finished.