Have been working on these random scrappy blocks for a while now, they are made up of off cuts and pieces of re-cycled shirting. Just wondering what you think of placing solid blocks in between or should I keep to all scrappy? Have been having fun with these, not sure about the quilting, might end up tying it. Any ideas would be welcome.


Gal

I like it scrappy much better. Very cool blocks!!!!!!!! :D:D

I like the addition of the solid blocks. Probably because I'm not a fan of "real scrappy".

I like both versions but I think I like all scrappy best:)

I like the solid colors. Keep them.

I like the scrappy best.

What if you add a same color lattice strip in between each scrappy block or even a lattice with a blank block and a scrappy. I think the same color lattice would bring it all together.

I like the solid blocks.....what about making them half square triangles? Might be a compromise between all scrappy and blocks.

I like the scrappy only look.

all scrappy gets my vote

I like the scrappy!

Mark my vote with the "all scrappy" voters.

i like both ways glad i dont have to make the decisions

I liked scrappy best until i saw this post. Good Idea!

There's just something about scrap quilts :) I like it scrappy but think it would look nice as quilter53 said with lattace.

I'm a fan of scrappy!

All scrappy gets my vote. :D

It's a tricky one...I am doing a random scrappy at the moment. When I was playing about with some of the finished blocks I decided I would sash them in a solid colour. Didn't think of distributing a solid block amongst the randoms. I think the solids make it look interesting, but then the chaos of the randoms against each other is cool too. All in all not much help am I....but I love your blocks so keep us posted.

very nice I look forward to seeing your quilt when it is finished
keep up the good work
Dale

Wow, what a great response, I am now looking at my quilt blocks in a new light, I knew I could rely on some good advise from you all here, may I ask what is 'lattice', is it not the same as sashing then?
I am inspired to make more, just as I was thinking I would use the solids between, now I am thinking I shall try them on point and do away with the solids all together, I shall keep shuffling them about over the next few days while I make more until I am satisfied. If I was to tie it would I do that in the corners of the joins, I am thinking with black thread at this stage.
Many thanks
Gal

I would go with all scrappy and then use a thick (maybe 2-3" sashing in between the blocks which are all the same color that sorta coordinates.

I think the solids kind of take away the punch of very nice scrappy blocks you've made.

Mine too, although it's YOUR quilt and YOUR opinion is the one that matters. On some of my scrappy quilts I have used a uniform sashing. On some I have not. That's another option you could consider.

I like the scrappy.

I prefer the scrappy.

I agree with her.

I like this idea too. The solid gives the eye a rest.

Scrappy is so much fun! This one is going to be great!

Scrappy. I like it. I think tying would be good too. Make it real puffy. It looks like a puffy to me.

Oh, go all scrappy and NO blocks.

All scrappy,scrappy,scrappy.

I like scrappy best!

Ditto :)

I Like the Scrappy

have you thought of sashing in between the scrappy blocks about a 2 inch or so.. instead of the solid blocks.. might make the scrappy blocks pop out better... just a suggestion .

All scrappy, with or without sashing.

It will turn out gorgeous any way you decide to complete it. Love the colours in your blocks!

Solids

I like it without the solid blocks. The mood is scrappy, so I wouldn't disturb that.

I like all scrappy, but either way will be beautiful.

Awesome, love it!