That is beautiful can't go wrong using all those little scrappy strips.This board is wonderful you'll never know what beautiful designs you will find or see.Keep them comming.

It's really a happy quilt with a light background! It will ground it a bit with a darker alternating block. What a difference one color will make. I like it! Good job so far!

Very pretty, happy looking quilt.

What a lovely idea!

hmmmm, now that i've put you to all that trouble, so to speak, i think i do like your original layout better. thanks for showing us the alternate layout.

Very nice, I love the scrappys
Have a Blessed day
Ellen

You must not have any more scraps in your stash. You used them all in these blocks. Very nice. Think I would like the black with them.

A great use for colorful scraps, love to see the finished quilt.

That is really cool. Have never seen that before. Love the scrappy ones too.

Another good idea for scraps. Bet it would really pop on a black background. Thanks for sharing.

What a cool way to use your scraps. You are very inventive. Be sure to send more pics as you progress.

Very pretty...I love scrappy quilts. My great grandmother used to make quilts out of all our clothes when we out grew them. I have a quilt thatshe made that has some scraps of my favorite shirts from when I was a little girl and I just cherish the quilt. It makes me think of her!!! Thanks for sharing!

Black is a great idea. It will really make your blocks pop. Peggy

Wow! What a great idea. I would use red. :)

Sew very cool I love scrap quilts!!!

I think I will try this. Thanks for sharing.

This thread has really been enjoyable with all the thoughts and suggestions. I am looking forward to the finished project. Using muslin for batting is an interesting idea.

Another very nice scrappy quilt. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for sharing .I think i will put that on my list to try.

I like your blocks. They look fun. Want to see the finished product. Thank you for sharing.

Great quilt! Thanks for sharing!

Wonderful bright and pretty quilt. Love the use of scraps with white - fresh and crisp.

No problem! It was no trouble! I just had to let others see how it would look. You know there is something about consistency in a quilt and I love all the dimensions you see when all the blocks are facing the same direction. You can see how they weave, how they dip, how they curve....and it makes it easier on the eye and gives more movement to the quilt this way. But we have to check out all avenues or how else would we discover anything????

Btw, this is a good place to let everyone know that mos. ago, I went through all the pics at Quilter's Cache and there were NONE there that resembled my block! So it's an original design by me. It has 2 looks! It uses the strips up like crazy and that was my point in trying to come up with a block to do that! That makes me happy to be able to use all sizes of strips (precut) that I don't have to measure and cut anything ahead of time or match anything up when sewing together so this block has it ALL!! Can't wait to see everyone's blocks and quilts! Be sure and post!! Thanks, QuiltnNan and MdmSew'n'Sew, for that great idea -- there may be some here who love it better than all vertical or all horizontal!:)

Very fun idea

love it...really a fun design...great job..

Looks great! The creative juices are flowing!!! :)

Thank you, Shayvian! I loved your PM but I can't send you my message until you empty your mailbox out some! Thank you so much for loving my pattern and quilt! :thumbup:

Uh, huh! They sure are:thumbup: Thank you, Jammin' Jane!

Always nice to see how everyone uses their scraps. Get lots of ideas and motivation by seeing your quilts.

Whichever way you look at it, it's beautiful, so bright and cheerful. Thanks for sharing.

It is a great scrappy quilt. I have never seen one sewn that way. it is very cool.

Thank you so much, Jannie! Hope everyone is inspired and are saving their scraps!!:)

Love it! Question, did you foundation piece? I can't tell from your photo.

Hi kheliwud! Someone asked the same question. Here's the reply:

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I love this . You can't beat scraps in my book! Did you use a foundation and then slice and resew?



Yes, I did a slice and resew number but no foundation as I was using crumbs of all sizes, shapes and wanted some lopsidedness to it or a little wonky. I eyeballed the pieces I was using so I could chainsew bunches and offset each strip so that it fit my cardboard template perfect (5.5"). It worked great that way. Then slice the block in half on the diagonal in opposite corners from your strips. Resew to another 1/2 block. However, if you want your strips all perfectly spaced, cut exactly right, then I suggest using a muslin foundation if you don't want that slightly wonky look. I forgot to say when you get done with your block, place the template on top of your sewn strips and cut out the block and then slice it in half. This method will use up lots of strips and we sure get inundated with strips!

If you don't want to eyeball it, then separate your strips in 3 piles: longest, med. and short ones. Lay the strips on top of your template to make sure your base is all covered and then sew them together. Voila! It was fun and easy strip piecing these! It's a no brainer, non-thinking task. Have fun with it! :) Thank you, raedar! Great question!:)

Hope that helps when you make the quilt! :)

Another scrappy to try! Love it!

Great use of scraps! Looks like a fun project. Great job!