Looking for scrappy ideas
 

I've got a bunch of small cuts of fabric anywhere from 2.5" to 1/2 yard and all sizes in between. I'm looking for a good pattern that lends itself to scraps. I was thinking possibly a log cabin. That is honestly my only idea haha. Any thoughts or scrappy quilts to share with me? Thanks Joe

Bonnie Hunter is totally scrappy. Here are a lot of her free patterns http://quiltville.blogspot.com/p/free-patterns.html

there is a scrappy thread in the Challenge subforum - come join the fun!

I got past the What?? page when I realized for me, scrappy was color, not pattern. Any pattern you like Just imagine each color as the whole spectrum from your stash.
It would be interesting to take a quilt you've already made, and like, and remake it in scraps?

I'm working at precutting down my stash as I won't be able to do that with precision before long...kind of like canning my stash :)
Here is an example of my storage, and any Bonnie Hunter quilt is an example of the result.

I like Chinese Coins. A strip of a thin old sheet as a base will keep it stabilized.

There are so many patterns that lend themselves well to scrappy quilts. Here are a few of mine.

Boxed Squares
Tradewinds (or something similar)

or you could make up your own as I did with
"Pipe Dream"

Thanks those are awesome!

Thanks, I'll look for it!

Good idea with the pre-cutting, my scap box is messy lol

I'll look up Chinese coins!

@boston1954 those are beautiful thanks for sharing!

How about a string quilt?

I have seen those and they are awesome, im trying to avoid buying any interfacing or anything just working with what I have on hand.

You could try Pinterest and just type in "scrappy quilts" and there will be a place to see the images of tons of scrappy quilts. KalamaQuilts--love your organization and like how you have all of the colors separated.

There is a site called Quilted Twins that shares dozens of great patterns for scraps. You'll love it!

https://www.quiltedtwins.com/free-patterns-layout-2 scroll down to the patterns and click on a picture to open the pattern. This site is wonderful!

The QB member Tartan posted a wonderful scrappy today if you want to look at it. Looks the me like it is the chisel pattern piece repeated but I could be wrong. Really different and striking.

Joe, you could use the pages of a phone book for the foundation.

Fantastic! Lovely! Well done!
What did you imagine the pipe coming out of? The blue in the lower right corner? Is it a toilet lid, or what? :-)

Boston all of your quilts are gorgeous. You used such gorgeous fabrics.

Joe, you could make 9 patch or four patch, the sky is the limit. I have made some string type quilts as QAYG. Very pretty.

I have a scrappy Arkansas Crossroads in the works as my leaders/enders right now. Dozens of 2 1/2" squares and a background fabric. There is a quilt gallery in the pictures section - you can look up just scrappy quilts. If your scraps are 5" square, you can use many patterns written for charm packs by cutting your own. MSQC has several like Falling Charms.

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Arkansas Crossroads is one of my favorites too. Here is a great tutorial. http://beeinmybonnetco.blogspot.com/...-tutorial.html

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Do you or a friend use dryer sheets? Instead of throwing those away, use them as the foundation for string quilts. Use the ones that are no longer scented or usable for softening. Also, a person can use phone book pages but, of course, that probably needs to be removed. I suppose the paper might "wash out" in time but I would think it best to remove.

Sometimes I just want to sew, sew - so I just sew squares together. To gussy it up, I may then attach appliqué pieces to the top. Very relaxing and don't have to think much.

Trailmix uses 1.5" & 2" & 2.5" and I think 3.5"block if I remember correctly. It is a free pattern on Allpeople Quilt. Here is a link to the pattern: http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/quilt-...ilts/trail-mix
Show pictures when you have decided on a pattern and what you did with your scraps....we can all use ideas:):thumbup:

Here is a great block for scraps - with free instructions

http://quiltinggallery.com/2012/06/2...rappy-project/

Another pattern for small and bigger blocks is Barn Dance. It is a free pattern - the pdf is at the bottom of the page. Here is the link: https://justquiltin.wordpress.com/ab...arn-dance-qal/

I love Arkansas Crossroads! I make it with leftover binding. Since I only cut my binding at 2 1/4” my blocks are a little smaller :sew: usually the pieces are 2 1/2”. You’ll find many patterns to choose from.

That's a good idea, time to start saving those :)

Arkansas crossroads looks fun, so many great idea!

This one is great!

That one looks tough, haha but very cool! Thanks!

I have had this link saved for years, I did check on three of the patterns and they are still available, so hope they all are. https://carterquilter.wordpress.com/scrap-quilts/

I agree with looking at Bonnie Hunter's website. Tons of good ideas and free patterns!

Regular copy paper or notebook paper work for foundation. I make a master square whatever size block I want (usually 7-9 inches) ans draw the lines either diagonally or vertically, depending on pattern. Use black ink or sharpie to make easily visible lines. Then print a bunch of copies, saving the master. String blocks don’t require precise cutting with this method so it saves work and thought.

If you do this, make one copy first and then sew a test block to make sure you like your spacing. And use a short stitch length like 1.8 to make tearing paper off easier.

Canning your stash. I like that idea. I am using my fabric cutter more.

I would love to see pictures of this and quilts you made this way.

My favorite scrappy quilts are made with string blocks. I put a white strip in the middle and I use a regular size paper towel for my foundation (about 11.4" square) and cut that down to 10". Bonnie Hunter makes her blocks smaller, but I like the bigger blocks. I've made four of these quilts. I kept two, sold one to my brother, and gave one to my daughter. I still have two big storage boxes of strings to use up. I don't even bother to sort my colors or my sizes, I just reach in and pull strips out to sew up.

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May I ask, is your Pipe Dream quilt a series of 9 patch blocks? I love this quilt! And am trying to figure out how you did it. I can identify some blocks but not all. It's fascinating.