I am on a scrap busting mission. After this quilt and this quilt, I wanted to keep going through my scraps.
This scrappy rail fence was totally inspired by this quilt by Amanda Jean, and it is a good one. I can see my bucket of scraps shrinking. Each square is 3.5 x 3.5, so it uses many of the smallest scraps I keep. I've been sewing nine 3.5 inch square into one 12.5 inch block. It keeps me going and keeps my sewing space a little more organized.
The scrappy rails led to this scrappy log cabin. Each log finishes at 1 inch in width, and the finished square is 5.5 inches. I don't love this one as much as the first, but I'm sure as it grows i'll like it better.
Not sure how long these will take, but I have visions of using up all my scraps...haha. I know it's wishful thinking, but I'm starting to think I want to change the way I store scraps. Currently I have one larger bin that I keep near my cutting table, as I cut I add the leftovers to it, and as I sew I always sift through it. When it gets full I sort it into colors and transfer to separate color bins.
I want to eliminate the color bins. I rarely use them, because they are put away and they are starting to bother me. Why keep stuff if I am not using it? So...I will keep sewing scrappy quilts until my bins are empty (fingers crossed) and then just have one big bin. When it gets full I'll either make a quilt, or give the scraps away. That's the plan...we will see if I stick with it.
Absolutely love the log cabins!!
ReplyDeleteLove your scrappy quilts! Those are my favorite kind. Another fun way to use up scraps is with string quilts...I went through quite a few when I made mine. Good luck emptying your bins!
ReplyDeleteBoth of these are wonderful! I made a rail fence like that - it is a fun way to use up scraps.
ReplyDeleteThese are both fantastic scrap busters! Very nice
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing way to use your scraps! I may take influence from you and get my scraps all used up!
ReplyDeleteBoth are wonderful! You're inspiring me to go through my scrap bins!!!
ReplyDeleteYou know, I like the second one more! I find it interesting how you have a little section of fabric continuity between blocks. Maybe sprinkling in a few more of those here and there will keep you interested?
ReplyDeleteI love this idea. Think I'll go for it! I made some NAM quilts with large squares of the scraps I don't like, but this idea would be great for the smaller scraps I do like. I don't like too many sitting around either. It bugs me. I have a friend who makes art quilts. Sometimes I give her scraps. It's a win win. I'd love to come see you some time.
ReplyDeleteSo, how wide are your strips on each of the blocks above?
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