Summer Challenge to myself! Scraps meet the Long Arm :) What about you?
 

Each summer I chose a pattern outside my comfort zone and try to hone the skills involved. However, this summer I will be using my vast collection of scraps (six totes full) to make a variety of scrappy quilts - two finished already!. I will then practice on my new long arm using the scrappy quilts. I am sure I will find some happy homes for the quilts. What is your next challenge?

Sounds like fun! I love scrappy quilts!

I have a house guest coming to spend the month of July in my guest room (a.k.a. sewing room). I've been piecing tops to quilt on my frame (in a different room) for that month! Hoping I can get 6-8 done!

Also...I bought the book 'Crafted Applique'. https://smile.amazon.com/Crafted-App...afted+applique I really want to try this technique with a Halloween design! That's my August project when I'll be visiting my Mom.

I have the jungle patches by the Craft Cubby to do.

I always have a challenge to myself--this summer is to make a quilt with scalloped borders--it's on the long arm right now and has to get finished in next couple of weeks for a silent auction--and it's been a bit of a challenge!

I just finished my challenge for the summer. It was PP pattern of leaves made mostly from 2" squares, HST and QST. Instruction were poor and I drew the PP blocks on EQ7. I just need to press the three sections, then stitch them, add a 2" border and make the scrappy binding.

this year I'm doing the 365 block challenge. I've been learning a lot about basic block construction that I didn't know before. I do want to start dealing with curves. I've sewn plenty of clothing/craft projects so I know technique, but so far I've not done a quilt with them.

My next challenge is the Hunter's Star. I haven't decided whether to spring for Deb Tucker's ruler or go with the Missouri star pattern. It will be in red/blue so that's a challenge in itself.

Good for you! I did an around the world wall quilt that was Halloween themed when I started quilting. I gifted it to a g/f who likes Halloween more than Christmas :)

Can't wait to see the picture!

I made a dwr with a scalloped edge once - I was so frustrated with the binding that a quilting g/f rescued it from the corner on my studio and finished it for me. I guess I will have to try it again - maybe I can do a scalloped edge on a scrappy quilt :)

Excellent you are almost ready for another project!

That is a huge projects kudos for undertaking it!

That was my challenge last summer, the Deb Trucker Rapid Fire ruler made it easier. I used the Pop Star pattern. Good Luck!

I am working on a red/white applique border on a red/white quilt. It's the 1st time I've appliqued a border or a vine. I've actually done very little applique at all. I am designing my own border using 2 inspiration pictures. So far I've learned I should make the border a bit longer for shrinkage when appliqueing!

My challenge is to get to sew---three granddaughters live with me and with school being out, it is a big challenge to sew at anytime. But I love them to death and just look forward to when school starts again!! LOL

I'm working on a Pam Bono kit I got years ago...flowers. 125 pieces in a 15 by 17 inch block. This quilt already has been named the " Oh dammit" quilt. I have dyslexia...Sigh. But it is good brain exercise.

I hope you find a few hours during the week!

Keep working away at it and soon it will be finished!

I'm working on a UFO that I have re-worked by cutting the previously pieced squares and strip sets into new units and adding some light colored batiks--there are 5 large square blocks, the largest measures 29" x 29" and will go in the center. The four smaller ones will be set around it on the sides and 4 rectangular units will extend diagonally out from the corners. All units are variations on 4 patch or disappearing 4 patch. The challenge will be determining what sizes to cut the filler strips to make it all work out.

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The ruler is well worth the cost!

Curved piecing. Never tried it, but I think I can do it.

I have 8 charity tops ready, just need to put them together and quilt, bind, etc

I should be saying that I've challenged myself to finish up more UFO's, but in all honesty, I've kitted up 4 more quilts and keep buying more patterns and fabric. I have 1 awaiting quilting, 3 that are waiting to be basted and 3 or 4 quilts where the blocks are ready to be arranged and sewn together.
In my defense, I am waiting for my new roll of batting to arrive.

I agree. I did a Hinter's Star last year & don't know if I would have without the ruler. You won't be sorry.