Controlled Scrappy Quilt [Stash Buster]
 

I grabbed my hefty bag of scraps, bits 'n pieces and started sewing them together. I figured I could use up All of my scraps.

Ha!

I don't think I even made a dent in the scrap pile! What's up with that!?!

I did not use any foundation for the blocks; however, I had some old adding machine tape laying around and used it to sew pieces for the border. That was a huge help when it came time to trimming since I didn't have to worry about measuring! The adding machine tape was already 2-inches.

I used my Hanging Gardens pattern (from Cozy Quilt Designs) for the layout. I had to do some math (ouch) for the setting triangles since my 7-inch scrappy blocks were smaller than what the pattern calls for.

I really, really enjoyed sewing all the bits 'n pieces together to make the blocks. It was very relaxing sewing. I ended up making about 50 blocks very quickly. Just a bit disheartening to make that many blocks and look down at the pile of scrap and realize that there is just as much scrap fabric as when I started . . . maybe more!

What an awesome scrappy stash buster! I love how you tied it all together using solid white background and solid black to frame the blocks and make the hanging beads. Using the hanging garden layout was genius. And I love how you framed it all in scrappy piano keys. Great inspiration.

I love the quilt. And I agree with your dilemma about the scraps. I have made several scrap quilts and I always think I'll run out, only to find I swear they are multiplying behind my back!

I love the actual pattern you used. The black and white to control it all is beautiful and your border rocks! Brilliant use of adding machine tape! I think I have some of that...yellowing...in my basement. I think I might actually pull that out now!

nicely done

I am normally not as fond of scrappies with the blocks sewn that random but this one is awesome. You made a beautiful quilt.

Fabulous scrappy quilt! Love the pretty setting you used... :thumbup:

I love everything about this quilt! I agree with FF, the use of black & white really ties it all together. I do think that your scraps 'fluff up' when you start digging into that bag, so it looks like there's more than when you started.
I've been staring at the corner stones... is that embroidery, or a piece of print fabric with a black background that you framed with more black, or ???

Looks lovely! The black ties the scraps perfectly. Well done.

you did a great job on this scrappy quilt, love this pattern!

Such a pretty and colorful top! The white background, and the black really set off all your scraps. Great border too.
Your fun shoes match the top! ;)

Very nice quilt!

Nice way to use up scraps and I love that you use black to outline the blocks and then made up white/black 4-patches. And yes, I quite understand that those pesky scraps seem to multiply right under you nose. I made up 3 over sized lap quilts using all scraps recently and barely made a dent in my scrap pile. Luckily I did downsize my 5", 3" and 2.5" stash though. Now down to only one tote of each..................

Love it! One of the nicest scrappies I've seen.

Love your take on controlled scrappy! It is so eye-catching and appealing. And I agree with you all about those scraps multiplying ... will I ever get to the bottom of my scrap tub?

Wow what a great design. It's lovely. Thanks for sharing with us.

cool! The true honest factual answer to why there are more scraps when finished is 'fluffing the pile' looking for a color :)

nicely done

Love your scrappy quilt; working on one now. Also love your shoes; I have two pair like them(different colors). Thanks for sharing your quilt with us; love looking at scrappy.

I keep telling myself that all of my small scraps can be sewn together to make "new" fabric, but I never quite get around to it. And that adding machine tape I started is only a couple of feet long. Your quilt is such an inspiration to me!

The corners were from a charm pack called Sew Easy that I framed in black. They were leftover from a bag I had made.

https://image.ibb.co/dTAcGn/Sew_Easy_Charm_Pack2.jpg

Wonderful Scrappy! I know what you mean about scraps not going away. They are like dust bunnies, they grow when we aren't looking.

LOL!!!
Those are my quilt-show shoes for doing a lotta walking.
Very comfy. And, yes, they're multi-colored ... scrappy! LOL

Great Scrappy. Love the white and black contrast to the scrap blocks.

Wonderful quilt!!

A lovely quilt!!

We all like your scrappy setting...very graphic!

Beautiful quilt! I noticed the "quilty" shoes, too! How cute!

Nice scrappy.

Love scrappy quilts, yours is just lovely. The Black makes everything pop. Thanks for sharing your wonderful quilt.

You have created a beautiful scrappy quilt.

Your scrappy is really nice. I particularly like the way you put the scraps together in each block....they have a wonderful
artsy look about them.

Got 4 twin size quilts out of just my scrap squares still have all strips to go

Great job on the scrappy quilt!

You did a great job! Love your quilt!

It's gorgeous! Love the black sashing. It really sets it off.

(scraps will breed when you are not looking) :)

Great job on this gorgeous, scrappy quilt!

Very nice!

Another gorgeous scrappy.

Agree. Outstanding job.