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01-25-2013, 09:05 AM

#41

soccertxi

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Originally Posted by purplemem

I really like the frugal block on quilter's cache. It takes 1 1/2 inch pieces. It does require a scrappy neutral but I am using anything in the cream/tan family for mine. I have a lot of muslin scraps that fit in this category.

Purple,
Is there another name for this block on Quilters Cache? I looked in the alphabetical listing and its not there under 'frugal block'. Thanks!

01-25-2013, 09:10 AM

#42

soccertxi

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Originally Posted by soccertxi

Purple,
Is there another name for this block on Quilters Cache? I looked in the alphabetical listing and its not there under 'frugal block'. Thanks!

Never mind..I googled it..and its under THE frugal block! Gee...I make things so hard on myself! Here is a link for anyone wanting to see the block. Thanks Purple for posting it...

http://www.quilterscache.com/T/TheFrugalPatchBlock.html

01-25-2013, 09:24 AM

#43

misseva

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I was given a large quantity of muslin and I have been using it with my scraps. IMHO you can make anything work if you combine it with muslin. I even bought a bolt of muslin when Hancocks had a sale for $2 something per yard. I'm using up a lot of scraps. In fact I have so many scraps and/or FQs I have decided not to buy any more material until I use up at least a small portion of what I already have. I've been noticing some dresses and shirts that I can't/don't wear any more that would look good in a quilt.

01-25-2013, 10:27 AM

#44

CaroleLee

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I love to make Bonnie Hunter's. Crayon Box quilt, If turns out beautiful.

01-25-2013, 10:30 AM

#45

Lilrain

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This is something I had never considered. I don't usually add another fabric when doing the scrappy stashbuster type quilts. I make log cabin, nine patches, etc. i would suggest looking (Doing a search on here) for scrappy quilts and you will get lots of ideas

01-25-2013, 10:31 AM

#46

Grama Lehr

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Try this one!!

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01-25-2013, 11:19 AM

#47

justme CA

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Quote:

Originally Posted by quilts4charity

Look at the depression block on Quilters cache....I love it and you just use colorful scraps.

I am doing the same thing you are and have loved the Depression bloc. Also just got the December issue of American Patchwork Quilting and on page 52 is an amazing quilt of 2 and one half inch squares. I am considering it for my next quilt. Good luck.

01-25-2013, 11:26 AM

#48

justme CA

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LyndaOH

I've been working on a Scrappy Trips Around the World from Bonnie Hunter's Quiltville. It's so simple and just plain old fun to put together the blocks. And I get to remember all the quilt's I've made from my scraps. Here's a link to the pattern: http://quiltville.blogspot.com/2005/...und-world.html

Thank you, Lynda, for this great link. I am a scrappy user-upper too.

01-25-2013, 11:46 AM

#49

ludlowquiltandsew

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What a pretty quilt - such a simple idea but so effective!

01-25-2013, 12:20 PM

#50

KyKaren1949

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Location: Owensboro, KY

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Any string quilt can be made without having to purchase extra fabric. It just uses the fabrics you already have. Bonnie Hunter has a string quilt too.