Disappearing 9-Patch Variation Scrap Quilt We’ve all seen the rage about the disappearing 9-patch. As a scrap quilt, I love the look, but I wanted to create it with my scraps, focusing on only 2 1/2″ squares, 4 1/2″ squares, and 2 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ rectangles. I did not cut things into quarters; I just wanted to sit at my sewing machine and mindlessly sew the needed units. Utilizing a light background allowed the…
July Quilt UFO Number In June, my quilt UFO project was to finish a flannel frayed edge lap quilt. At first, I thought it would be challenging to fit it in. My summer schedule is absolutely ridiculous, but even with a half hour here and there, I was able to get the quilt finished. I have a new one on my machine now that I need to finish before I can complete this month’s Buster.…
Freebie Scrap Pattern – Scrappy Jewel Box This is one of my favorite Scrap Patterns and a freebie! This pattern has three sizes: Lap Size, Twin Size, and King/Queen Size. I first introduced the pattern during a Quilt Retreat. This is back on my list to create more utilizing a natural muslin. I love the results another quilter had! The Scrappy Jewel Box may be one of those continuous scrap patterns. Start Collecting Once you…
June Quilt UFO Number Where did the month of May go? How are we doing with finding time to work on your quilt UFO? I cut it close this month, and it was down to the wire. The quilt top is finished, just waiting for hand quilting. I used the remaining blocks to create a pillow to go with it. There will be accent buttons added, placed strategically to hide any points that are less…
Squares Create an Easy Scrap Quilt I doubted this pattern until I saw the finished results, and it is an easy scrap quilt. Mine happens to be done in Blue, but there are endless possibilities with this one. Reproduction fabrics, plaids, novelty prints, baby colors, and any color of the rainbow will work with the pattern. For me, the more variety, the better, but I can see this also works well for a limited palette.…
Quilt UFO update for May 2023 This month, the outside chores really cut into my Quilt UFO Buster project. As of this post, I am about 75% complete. The hope is to find a couple of hours on Saturday morning to complete it or at least the top. There were leftover blocks, so I added a pillow to match. May’s project still makes my heart sing. Where will this quilt live when it is done?…
Quilt UFO Buster: May 2023 How are you doing on this year-long endeavor to finish some quilt projects? It is time for a new Quilt UFO to work on – ready to find out what number has been pulled for May? Remember, it isn’t about being perfect; it is about making forward progress and working on projects. May’s Project number is… 3! My number three holds a special place in my heart. This project was…
April Quilt UFO Number Are you ready for April’s number? We have made it through the first three months of 2023. How’s your progress coming on your quilt ufo list? Remember, this is supposed to be a fun way to motivate us to finish some of the projects on our list. Making a game out of it helps to bring out my competitive side. The Number Drawn: 1 The number drawn for April is number…
The Pinwheel Block Goes Scrappy This month I am sharing the Scrappy Pinwheel block pattern. I ignored this block when I first started looking at easy scrappy quilt patterns. No reason except that I thought there would be too much background and not enough color. This free quilt pattern is worth adding to your scrap quilt list. See other scrap quilt patterns here. I kept coming back to it because it was such an easy…
Quilt UFO Buster Update I am checking in to see how everyone is doing with March’s Quilt UFO Buster. With the help of a friend sharing a quilting weekend, I can say that mine is complete. Honestly, I probably would have given up on it several times without our little “quilt retreat.” It has been a while since I have felt that way about a project. This month I worked on a Row by Row…