works in this quilt. Throw in checks, dots, stripes, plaids, big scale, mini scale - you name it. It all works here in this pattern. Just drew this up myself. I call it "Two Rail Fence". Wanted it to finish at 1" and 2" blocks so cut 1-1/2" by 2-1/2" pcs. It's fun to play with this block. Just lay them all out til you have a pleasing pattern. My son's navy/white checked pants when he was 4 y.o. are in this mini. Hope you enjoy it like I do!

I love scrappy quilts. I love the one you made! Thanks for sharing.

I did that with my scraps only not as organized...it sthe favorite on the sofa...it has some bright orange fleece on the back...so of course i absolutely love it...just like gram made

Looks great. I love scrappy quilts too.

Thank you, JJean! Just love those scrappies too!

What a wonderful sofa quilt that made for you and with the fleece on the back for extra warmth!! And because it's "just like gram's" makes it even better! How adorable! Post your pics sometime; wld lv to c them! :wink: :lol: :-o :wink: :roll:

Thank you, joeyoz! I'm in scrap city for sure! :-) :lol: :wink: :roll: :wink: :roll:

This is great - I love it!!

n2scrsplvr--
My kind of quilt! Oh yeah and I see some of "my" fabrics again :lol: How big did this get?

Thank you, thismom! Sure do love that avatar of yours! It's looking great! :thumbup: :thumbup: :D

Hi, Gladie! Thank you so much! Cannot believe you see any of your fabrics here! These are so old I cannot believe anyone has like them! This quilt got as big as you see there - exactly 11-1/2" square! :lol: :-) :wink:

Very pretty. I love scrappy quilts and yours is wonderful.

awesome job. i love scrappies

Scrappies are the best. Thanks for sharing.


ranger

Thank you, littlehud! :wink: :lol: :wink:

Thank you, Bev!! :-) :thumbup: :thumbup:

I really like that!! I can see how anything could go into it and still be great! Thanks for the inspiration :D

[quote=ranger]Scrappies are the best. Thanks for sharing.

Your welcome, ranger! :lol: :wink: :roll:

[quote=sewjoyce]I really like that!! I can see how anything could go into it and still be great! Thanks for the inspiration :D

Thank you, sewjoyce! Yes, the more variety in this block, the better it looks! It didn't turn out the way I wanted it to, but next try will be better! Hope this inspires all of you to try a great mixture of styles in this quilt! lol. :wink: :lol: :roll: :roll: :roll:

Very nice the scrappys are great!

Thank you, Debbie1!! :roll: :wink: :roll:

Beautifal. Great scrappy.

From one dglvr to another, thank you!! :lol: :lol: :wink:

Bright and Cheerful I love scrappy Quilts. If I can ever slow down enough I want to make one for myself. Love It!!!
BillsBonBon

Thank you, BillsBonBon! It's time to slow down and make one for yourself or for others! :-) :wink: :roll: :lol:

That is really cool!

Thanks, bearisgray, glad you like it! :wink: :lol: :roll: :wink:

You are right - just about "anything goes" - you did a great job of putting the fabrics together

Let me tell you that is good to hear! Didn't think I achieved what I wanted to in this quilt, but think the next one will be superb! Thank you, bearisgray for the nice compliment! :thumbup:

What fun. Great job.

This is great. I absolutely love scrappy quilts and have been wanting to make one myself.

Problem is, when I got out the fabric, I only sat thinking about it and colour placement for too long instead of getting on with it... put the fabric back and got on with something else.

Thank you, mimee! :wink: :lol:

I love how you planned all of the piece to make little pinwheels!!! Awesome!!! :D :D :D

Thank you, Damkina! Scrappy quilts are wonderful, lots of fun too! The best way to overcome your color planning is don't plan your colors; just let it happen. Begin by sorting your scraps into two bags; one for the darks only and one for the lights only. Start there with just darks and lites. Use your darks and lites as leaders/enders and b4 you know it, you'll have all your dk/lts paired up for a 4-patch or 9-patch project! Then with more practice, you'll be introducing your medium fabrics in; then your med/dk fabs; then your med/lt fabs in. After you've done those, you'll be throwing in your lg. scale with med. scale and mini scale altogether! That's what makes a scrappy quilt successful. You need contrast of dks and lts, but you also need a blend of different size scale prints in there also. It adds lots of interest. You will love putting scraps together after you get the hang of it. After awhile, you'll see that "everything goes together anyway" and you won't even think about color~! Hope this helps you out the next time you go for a scrap project as well as those who are reading along right now feeing just like you about a scrap quilt. Here's to your success and happy scrap quilting!! :wink: :lol: :wink:

I had to go back and look at my quilt! That's pretty neat - the little pinwheels! I was so turned around making this! I didn't have any pattern and started in the middle of the quilt first w/o any preplanning. Wanted more contrast and didn't mean to put so many lt. fabs in like I did. The next one will be much better, but this one didn't turn out so bad. Have another pattern in mind with the same concept that I can't wait to do. I've never seen one like it before so you'll love this next one. Will make sure I include the pattern for everyone or let you know my technique. Thanks, amma! Sure appreciate those nice words!!! :lol: :lol: :wink: