3 scrappy quilts, same design, different color schemes
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In January, 2011, I began my quest to control scraps. I had bags of them sitting around--a lot of the bags were full of leftover backing trimmings, cotton clothing, etc. I was sick of it, so I spent a lot of time just cutting it all up--mostly strips of 1.5", 2" and 2.5" along with a bunch of squares. However, I enjoy sewing, and so inbetween all the cutting, which can get old at times, I began to do some mindless sewing. I saw someone here make a simple strippy quilt using 1.5" strips and using red as their contrast color.
So, I decided to do something similar. I did a red one, then a black one, then a yellow one. They were easy and fun and used up a lot of 1.5" strips. Wow. I got my 120 liter trash bag over half empty.... But, they were only tops. I've embarked on my quest to actually finish my quilt tops this year--either by tying or learning to FMQ or something else. I finished the yellow one first by a fancy decorative stitch using white thread on the yellow borders. The red and black ones are FMQ--which for me is a learning curve. In the end, I like them all. I used poly batting and finished the borders this past week during the Olympics. |
Wow, very nice use of your scraps, they are all awesome!
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Wow! That's a lot of scraps. Great quilts.
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Wow, that was a lot of work...I have tons of scraps, too...thanks for the idea. Love the yellow one best!
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I'm in awe! What a great use of your scraps! I've undertaken a similar project this summer and I'm making a little headway (got the strips organized by color scheme and began one quilt using the scraps) but nothing like this! They are beautiful!
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Well I recently finished one to the floor top with over 6000 pieces, squares, and still have a lot cut left over so am thinking about doing a shower curtain and a valance for BR. Who knows anymore left I will try a throwrug.
This week I embarked cutting strips and have set aside pieces for various size squares. I was thinking of combining 9 patch with strips. I really like what you have done and appreciate seeing the finished products. |
I love your quilts! But, don't you find that the more scraps you use the more they grow! I am finally working on a scrappy string quilt and my DH already wants it! Thanks for sharing your pictures.
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Love them all! Scrappy is my favorite and these are the best!! Good job!
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Originally Posted by jtquilts
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I love your quilts! But, don't you find that the more scraps you use the more they grow! I am finally working on a scrappy string quilt and my DH already wants it! Thanks for sharing your pictures.
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Wow you sure had a boat load of scraps!! Lots of work!! Beautiful :)
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Yes, I have a lot of scraps because I make a ton of charity quilts to give away. The ends of the backings get cut into squares and strips. This alone creates a lot. Some people give me small pieces--I use them. I've been known to cut up cotton dresses as well. I've quit collecting jeans, though--I have a full box of 6" squares that I am not sure what to do with--I want to make a rag quilt, but the thought of all that trimming hurts my hand! :)
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they are all great.nice to use up the leftovers that are always sitting around.
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:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
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Originally Posted by erstan947
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Love them all! Scrappy is my favorite and these are the best!! Good job!
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Beautiful scrappy quilts!
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WOW! You must have made a serious dent in your scraps!!! These are very sharp for sure.
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Oh, I just love all three of them... just gorgeous.... so many scraps lol
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Not only neat quilts, but a nice color study as well. When I read your heading I wondered which color setting I would like the best. I surprised myself when I chose the red one, I thought it would be the black. Either way they are great.
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All three of your quilts are wonderful. I really like the way you got all your scraps a certain size and then made boxes around a certain size block of them.
I keep wondering how many scraps it takes to make a quilt. I must be coming up on having enough. When I get my 2 WIP done. I may start on one of these. |
Really like them all. Now if I could only get at my scraps ,an make a quilt simlar to that .I would have gotten rid of a lot. but the more quilts you make the more scraps there are. joyce j
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Your quilts are amazing :o)
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great jonb they are very nice!!!!
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wow! such a simple design yet when they are all put together they are absolutely spectacular! i simply love each of them!!! thank you so much for sharing your beautiful work :)
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Wow! Love them!
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Oh my gosh I Love them Very pretty
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I love seeing the same pattern used with different colors. These are so pretty.
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How many ways can we say, "lots of work!"? Love them.
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I like all three of them. Changing the sashing colors sure changes the look of each of them. :thumbup:
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Happy, happy quilt.
Are you seeing lines..You did a great job. thanks for sharing your handy work.. |
Lovely quilts and great use of scraps
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you have a lot of scraps
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Very nice scrappy quilts, looks like you had a few!! Did you use them up? They look like at least double size quilts.
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What a great achievement. Well done.
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wow, great idea, love them all ! I have tons of 2 x 4 " strips lefover from recent projects, now I know how to put them to good use, thanks.
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I really like those quilts..... good job..... ;-)
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You really did have a lot of scraps!!! They are all lovely Congratulations
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Those are some beautiful scraps!
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Each and everyone of them is wonderful.
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how did you do this. Did you just sew the strips until you had the width or length you wanted? I too like the yellow I think I must give this one a try.
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I never considered the fabric I have as scraps until I read the board. I have always used scraps, and I'm totally fine with them. I was reading on the board about someone that wanted to stuff dogs beds with scraps. I wrote that I would gladly take them off her hands, and I just got a box. Now I have to figure out how to contain them before they consume me.. Loving life.
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