Scrappy Ferris Wheel, a Spiderweb-Dresden Plate Combo
 

This is a combination Spiderweb and Dresden Plate and my own pattern. It's not a Spiderweb because of the Dresden center circle and it's not a Dresden because of the spiderweb edges. I have a love for both of those blocks so this is a combo. The purpose was to use up scraps. 1760 strips were used in this quilt. I had no idea how it would go together. I just drew the size block I wanted in order to maximize the use of strips. No PP or foundation was needed. I just laid strips on top of a cardboard template to eyeball the size and when I liked the colors, it was sewn together. I soon figured out how to join it. The connectors were all hand appliqued. Now the only thing left to do is hand applique the whole quilt to black borders...lol...that'll take a little while. I finished most of this quilt the end of May but stopped to work on other projects. I love how it turned out and am looking forward to hand appliqueing it. It's 54x71 now and will have wide borders. Lots of hidden objects are in this quilt. The wedge is 5x5.5 if you want to make your own. A few pics follow. No it didn't make a dent but there are 1760 less scraps in the pile.lol.!:)

Its beautiful, i love scrapies

nice scrappy!!!!!

Incredible use of scraps! Great job.

You've made a beautiful quilt (almost) out of scraps. You did a great job!

Great quilt! It kind of reminds me of a giant yo-yo quilt.

you have been busy

Your scrap pile must have surely had a dent made in it. Try as I do, mine never seems to go down. Love all the colors.

Very pretty, great colors. Be sure and show us when you are finished.

Great quilt and nice to use up a few scraps.

Oh how cool. I love scrappy

Love the horses, peeking around the corners.

Beautiful use of scraps and the colors are so pretty.

Fabulous and very creative. Will watch to see it complete. The black is perfect for it!

peace

As usual, that is going to be beautiful when finished! Keep up the good work.

wow, its so cool!

I love this!! And definitely named just right!! It so reminds me of the midway at the fair. Awesome scrappy. Can't wait to see it when your all finished.

Brilliant, bright and so creative. Love it!

A beautiful quilt!

Nice creative pattern , nice work!!

Another gorgeous scrappy.

That is so cool!!! I'm another one that loves scrappy quilts!

what a good use of scraps. it's so bright and cheerful

nice scrappy joyce j

I agree 100%! This is such a happy scrappy! It just vibrates with joy! I can't wait to see it all done!

you did a lovely job on your quilt ,

What an awesome design and blocks! A lot of work, but definately worth it. Reminds me of State Fairs and Ferris Wheels (how about that for a name?)

Thanks everyone so much for your awesome comments! My first ride on a ferris wheel took my breath away (age 3 or 4) and I still remember and wanted to emulate all the fun found at fairs w/the bright colors of the ferris wheels! Hope my quilt takes the breath away!:)

This is so unique I love it!!

WOW What a work of art and love, it's awesome.

I like it, great job.

How fun is that! Very cool! :)