Idea for a scrappy quilt - opinion?
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03-28-2023Quote:
I can't wait to see how the first block turns out! I will be sure to post pictures.
Piecing random squares IS relaxing--not weird at all!Originally Posted by romille
Thanks! I picked up some solid red fabric yesterday that I think will work well as the chain... I think this will be fun! Last night I cut my solid fabric and did a little piecing. I must be weird, but just piecing random squares together is kind of relaxing. I hope I still feel that way a couple thousand squares from now. I can't wait to see how the first block turns out! I will be sure to post pictures.
Enjoy your experiment
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My idea was something like an Irish chain (which I have never made btw). I would make 7x7 square blocks, with an X of a solid color... does that make sense? So the solid-color X would be the chain part of the Irish chain... with a random scrappy background. (although my husband seemed to think I should make the X chain out of paisley for some reason... I think solid is a better way to go)
Awful idea? Or just crazy enough to work?
Hi romille, this is my last controlled scrap. I made it with 2.5" x 1.5" scraps and strips and a neutral tan fabric.Originally Posted by romille
I have a box full of 2.5" scrap squares. Last night I had an idea for what to do with them, but am having trouble visualizing it. I think it will either look good, or just be too busy... opinions please? My idea was something like an Irish chain (which I have never made btw). I would make 7x7 square blocks, with an X of a solid color... does that make sense? So the solid-color X would be the chain part of the Irish chain... with a random scrappy background. (although my husband seemed to think I should make the X chain out of paisley for some reason... I think solid is a better way to go)
Awful idea? Or just crazy enough to work?
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...e-t244506.html
It was fun and I hope will be a useful idea for your proyect.
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Here is my first block... I tried to be completely random while not repeating too much. It is going to be very busy, but I think it will turn out okay. For quilting I am considering just straight diagonal lines.
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http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...e-t244506.html
It was fun and I hope will be a useful idea for your proyect.
Oh that is awesome! I might have to do that with my next scrap project. With this one I have so much fabric I could make two quilts if I mixed in that much solid. I really love that though! If I hadn't already pieced the first block I would be giving serious thought to doing this... I think I may like it better than my own idea. Hmm.. still debating it a little since I am only one block in.Originally Posted by tron80
Hi romille, this is my last controlled scrap. I made it with 2.5" x 1.5" scraps and strips and a neutral tan fabric.http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...e-t244506.html
It was fun and I hope will be a useful idea for your proyect.
