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oksewglad 03-04-2019 08:57 PM

And the Tale Continues
 
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Remember my pile of scraps from this thread?

https://www.quiltingboard.com/tutori...ml#post8220246

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Although you can't tell from the photo, this was a random set of widths and short lengths. How do you utilize these pieces?
Step 1 Pick a short wide strip set. Sew a narrow strip set to each side.[ATTACH=CONFIG]609743[/ATTACH]
Step 2 On the short ends add a same width strip. I was lucky and had 2 identical pieces that fit.[ATTACH=CONFIG]609747[/ATTACH]

oksewglad 03-04-2019 09:19 PM

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Step 3 Add random width strips to each side[ATTACH=CONFIG]609748[/ATTACH]
Step 4 Do you see a pattern developing...like Courthouse Steps? Well let's change it up and add a strip on the top and right side.[ATTACH=CONFIG]609749[/ATTACH]
Step 5 Add another set of L shaped strips to the top and right.[ATTACH=CONFIG]609750[/ATTACH]

oksewglad 03-04-2019 09:36 PM

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Step 6 Continue sewing to the top and right side[ATTACH=CONFIG]609751[/ATTACH]
Step 7 Play with remaining strips to get an idea of where to place the final short strip leftovers.[ATTACH=CONFIG]609752[/ATTACH]
Step 8 And now this little quilt is done![ATTACH=CONFIG]609753[/ATTACH]

I used a piece of cotton jersey knit as backing...actually didn't work too bad, but did cause a few ripples..not my normal choice of backing but a sure way to get rid of some fabric on a quilt that may get used as a camping quilt. The quilt was FMQ on a LA with what I call an organic zig zag 4 to 7 inches wide.

And no more scraps of homespun...the bits left over will be passed on to someone else. Good feeling to get these done!

madamekelly 03-06-2019 07:17 AM

Your wonderful scrappy quilt reminds me of the Gee’s Bend quilts. Lovely.

oksewglad 03-06-2019 08:25 AM

Thanks MKelly...I have been inspired by their methods, too..it's how my mother made quilts over 40 years ago. Hey my name begins with a G and I live in a valley...maybe I should call these Gee's Valley Quilts!

SillySusan 03-06-2019 12:06 PM

Great, Oksewglad. You made something very useful out of your scraps .... and pretty, too!


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