Scrappy Quilts
01-20-2014, 04:04 PM
#11
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Brown bag it.. cut variety of sqs- put in two bags ,. pull one from each and sew..only exception is the same exact fabric- but if you cut up scraps its pretty rare to pull the same exact two... dont think.. just sew.. put in a movie and just sew.. this is leaders and enders.. 2x2 sqs..
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01-20-2014, 04:24 PM
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gigigray-Wow I really like this. Are the blocks 2 1/2" square and 2 1/2 x 5"blocks? This looks like something I could do.
luvTooQuilt, yours are also super. Thanks for sharing.
BrendaK
luvTooQuilt, yours are also super. Thanks for sharing.
BrendaK
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01-20-2014, 04:39 PM
#14
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You can try "controlled" scrappy. Instead of one red (blue, whatever) put in 12 or 25! I love fabric - all of it & think more is better. If you keep the "feel" the same -like modern or repro or whatever - it will all work. Scrappy doesn't & shouldn't mean kitchen sink. Good luck
01-20-2014, 04:50 PM
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I love scrap quilts. I just finished four of the same quilts for my staff, and just started eight for nieces, and nephews. I am now picking strips out of a container, and adding on as I go. It is very fast, and since I work long hours, it doesn't take thought to do it. I also have been in swaps for squares to make postage stamp quilts. I am lucky that some of the board members shared some of the most wonderful fabric scraps.. Yes, I am grateful...
01-20-2014, 06:28 PM
#16
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This is a great way to look at the light/dark issue. Very liberating! Thank you!
01-20-2014, 08:34 PM
#17
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I suggest you go to www.Quiltville.com, which is Bonnie Hunter' s website. Lots of scrappy fun and ideas over there.
01-21-2014, 03:42 AM
#18
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I like you, want everything in order. I started my "freedom" quilting by making 3 crazy quilts for my grandkids, but I still was very aware of matching colors next to each other, etc. I then made a 3" charm quilt. After cutting my squares, I threw the blocks in the dryer on air and let them mix. then I put them in a bag, and took them out without looking. I was able to "let go' this way and it actually turned out very nice. If I could ever figure out how to post pics, I would.
01-21-2014, 05:38 AM
#20
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Love scrappy quilts!
The 1st one I made had only one common theme. Black fabric in the middle strip. At first it was hard to just grab a piece of fabric and sew. But you know what? Turned out to be fun!
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The 1st one I made had only one common theme. Black fabric in the middle strip. At first it was hard to just grab a piece of fabric and sew. But you know what? Turned out to be fun!
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