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Originally Posted by 1screech
(Post 7563880)
This is the most fun, most freeing and one of my very favorites. I did no matching, I just sewed pieces together and then cut them into 6.5 squares. [ATTACH=CONFIG]551237[/ATTACH]I call it "When life gives you scraps." Some of the squares looked like vomit they were so ugly...but I love them all put together. Hopefully you can see the quilting.
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I try to use the concept: light and medium fabrics. light and dark, medium and a red for zing
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Wonderful quilt. You may not have matched the fabrics--but you did "control" the design by using uniform 6.5 inch blocks. I made one using 8.5 inch blocks and was pleased with the results. Another way to "control" the quilt, is to use any scraps but with one neutral throughout--like a beige or white background.
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I try not to be a controlled scrapper, but I am. I do like the final results.
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I am a total random scrap quilter. I tried to be controlled but I would end up with same fabrics together. Then I decided life was too short and scraps multiply when left alone to be worried about controlling where the fabrics landed. I consider these my "mindless sewing" quilts. Kids love to have these quilts to snuggle under.
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Ima controlled scrappy. light neutrals, whites, pinks and reds, blues (lightf and dark) blacks, purples, yellows and oranges. greens and browns. "Smallest size is 2 1/2" square. I don't separate sizes much but strips are atleast the width of my thumb length to first knuckle. Easier to measure next to your fingers.
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i just grab and sew mine have always been happy with way they turn out!!
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Depends on the project. I grab and sew on blocks with smaller pieces and tend to go more controlled on those with larger pieces.... but not always :-)
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This is my first scrappy ever. I haven't purchased anything for it and it probably looks like I need Prozac but I like it. It isn't finished yet but I can tell this won't be my last (throw anything in the salad)scrappy.
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Marilyn
You quilt is beautiful this is giving me some ideas as to what to do with my scraps Janet h |
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