Using up batik scraps
 

Here are two tops that I've put together to use up batik scraps. I'm not a big fan of working with batiks, but do love the look so I keep ending up with a pile of scraps even when I can't remember even buying any fabric. I am a sucker for a pretty batik layer cake though, and had bought two of them several years ago planning on making another stained glass quilt.

The first one came together attempting to get some abandoned blocks into a top. I did twelve Affairs of the Heart hand applique blocks, and knew I'd never make any more, and while I was digging around I found the three stained glass blocks that were also something I started and knew I'd never get back to. I also had a bunch of chunks of black fabric in with the blocks, mostly small leftover yardage from other quilts that I'd bought black for. It wasn't all the exact color, but you can't tell and it got almost all used up. The AOH blocks still need hand embroidery, so it might be a while before that gets finished.

The second one used up 40 layer cake pieces, and the rest was from scraps. It's 72 blocks, so a bit less than half is from scraps. It's one of those that is a lot easier than it looks, which is always a bonus for me!

Oh my goodness!! those are awesome. You should enter the finished quilts in a contest.

Wow, those are two fabulous stained glass quilts! For someone who doesn't like batiks, you certainly made the most of them!

Oh goodness, I love both of those!! very good work!! :cool:

Swoon, drool, and OMG! Simply breathtaking! I’m in love…….

Wow wow wow! They are gorgeous! Bravo!!!!!

Whoa, absolutely gorgeous.

So amazing! Your two quilts are stunners. Well done!

Cathy (Macybaby), these are fantastic!

Those are both amazing!!

Love your quilts!

Wowser! They are both stunning!

Ta-Da two tops finished and ready for the next step. Well done at giving orphans and scraps a purpose. Beautiful as always.

Incredible use of batiks! What gorgeous quilts!

Gorgeous work! ………

They are beautiful.

Beautiful macybaby. Always a good feeling to reduce the stack

Wonderful quilts and good for you, using up all those unfinished blocks.

You are a great designer to figure out how to use those blocks and scraps and end up with a gorgeous finish. Bravo. Love the second one too.

A masterful job, Cathy! These are both gorgeous. Congratulations on using up those orphans and extras.

Leslie

Congratulations they are both amazing.

Wonderful! You should be very happy with your work!

Your qilts are beautiful . I love using black in quilts it makes the colors pop .