Design wall Monday 6-23-13 Using it up


My scrap Squad project for the issue just out was posted on the Quilty Pleasures blog last Friday.QM_scrap-squadB If you haven’t seen it, please visit and sign up for the give-away that Quiltmaker is having.
In the article I wrote about all my difficulties with the points, and downsizing my size from a large lap to a baby quilt. I made an additional quilt, which is also small. The only “problem” is that I cut out enough “Recs” pieces to make the big quilt. I also had other left over components, mainly things that make the 4-pointed stars.So, long story short – I’m still working on using up the scraps.


# 3 A above

#3b and #3C above

I’m determined to finish this one up using up all the left-overs. The setting triangles are all different as there isn’t enough of any one fabric to make them the same, but that’s what ”use it up” means. I found the sashing fabric under the stack of blues – I don’t know exactly what color it is, but 1998 – 15 years is long enough for it to be well seasoned.I hope you are having a happy quilty day!
Becky

Comments

Kath said…
I do like that "elderly" blue fabric Becky. I always enjoy seeing your scrap quilts. I agree, using odd fabrics are what scrap quilts are all about. Thanks for sharing.
June 24, 2013 at 11:29 AM
Mary said…
Lots of scrappiness happening!!!
June 24, 2013 at 5:46 PM
Dar said…
Love the looks of your scrappy leftovers. They make for the best scrap quilts.
June 25, 2013 at 12:56 AM
Bonnie said…
Great make do and use it up!
June 25, 2013 at 7:31 AM
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