Scrap Quilt – Scrappy 4-Patch Variation This scrap quilt pattern is what happens when I play with simple units. The 4-Patch is a simple block but can give dramatic results depending on what it is paired with. I don’t often say I would love to make a pattern again, but this pattern is one of them. A dark scrappy background with bright scrappy colors would look completely different from what I did: a butter-yellow background…
Time for an Update – May Quilt UFO Where has the month of May gone? We’ve been blessed with some great weather this month. I took advantage of those not-so-nice days to finish my Quilt UFO projects for this month! I wasn’t sure that I would have time with all the spring cleaning that needed to be done outside, but somehow, it worked. Jack’s Chain I am falling in love with this pattern. As the…
Organizing Your Fabrics for Scrap Quilts Organizing your fabrics for scrap quilts is a personal preference. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach, but we can discuss options that may work for you! Be prepared to make a mess first. It always seems to look worse before it looks better. The next part of the equation is that it isn’t a one-and-done project, unless you never pull scrap fabrics again. The method that works for you could…
Scrappy Row by Row Sampler – Maple Leaf Quilt Block The Maple Leaf Quilt Block is this month’s Scrappy Row by Row Sampler block. I included information on squaring up the half-square triangles (HSTs) in the directions, but feel free to choose your preferred method. There are a couple of ways to choose fabrics for this scrappy block. You can go completely scrappy with a variety of colors, or you can go scrappy within a…
May’s Quilt UFO Project Where did April go? With the mild weather, the outside chores started early. My Project Quilt UFO took a backseat, but I was able to finish the April ones – barely. It is going to be interesting to see how the summer goes. I enjoyed a wonderful quilt weekend with friends. I could have taken the UFO projects with me, but I wanted to complete something different. One was a project…
Scrap Quilts from Your Stash – Where to Start Creating scrap quilts from your stash can be overwhelming. Many quilters are used to following a pattern when they make a quilt. When I first started creating scrap quilts, I focused on some simple blocks that I liked. In this post, we will discuss quick and easy scrap quilts. I started playing with 9-Patch, 4-Patch, Snowball, Log Cabin, Simple Stars, and Bowtie blocks. Remember that when…
Row by Row Sampler Scrap Quilt 2024 This month, we will be creating a row of Greek Squares for the Row by Row Sampler. This block really held no appeal until I did them scrappy. The Greek Squares block lends itself to a scrap quilt. You have a decision to make before starting the block. Are you going to keep the scrap fabrics the same within the block, stick to a color family within the…
Quilt UFO goals for April April is here, and the urge to get outside and play in the dirt is strong. This month, I will continue to focus on my Quilt UFO Projects: the Foundation Piecing projects, Jack’s Chain, and a Machine Quilting Project. I really should spend a day finishing up a couple of bindings. Soon, the nice weather outside will win out over the projects. Mariner’s Star and 4th of July Foundation Piecing…
March 2024 Update for Quilt UFO Projects It feels like forever since I’ve had a chance to post. It’s time to touch base on the Quilt UFO progress for March. How is everyone doing? This month has been an interesting one, to say the least. This past week has been what we expected for our winter, but after such a wonderful stretch of weather, it is hard to go back. Did I have a chance…
March 2024 – Row by Row Sampler This month, we are creating a flower block for the Row by Row Sampler. There are so many options for this block of the month! I chose to present it this month because I need that hint of spring. Winter in the North East seems to go on forever, although this year, it has been mild for us. However, I usually enjoy more time in the sewing room…