Ideas for Creating a Scrappy Sampler Quilt A scrappy sampler quilt is a fun and creative project that lets you incorporate a variety of fabric scraps into different block patterns. It’s an excellent way to use up leftover fabrics while creating something beautiful and unique. I will be adding more 12″ blocks to the block library so you can create your own Scrappy Sampler Quilt. Here are some tips to help you get started: Choose…
November Installment of the Row by Row Sampler Are you ready for the November installment of the Row by Row Sampler? This scrappy pattern is wrapping up quickly! I love the photos I am seeing. It always amazes me how different the pattern will look. This block, the Ohio Stars, is one of my favorites. It may look simple, but there is so much that can be done with it. You may remember from last…
The October Installment of the Row by Row Sampler As we enter the last quarter of the year, it is time to step back and check our progress on the Row by Row Sampler. This month, I will not put the blocks into rows. After completing next month’s blocks, I will decide whether I will make two mixed rows or not. I like Friendship Stars, but when you mix them with next month’s block, they…
September installment of the Row by Row Sampler As I look out the window and see that the leaves are already starting to turn here, I realize I am not ready for winter this year. This will be a busy month; actually, it will be a few busy months for me. We are winding down on the Row by Row Sampler. It is exciting to see the results. This month, we are working on Flying…
August Row by Row Sampler Installment Finally, the next step of the Row by Row Sampler is posted! I love the way this scrap quilt is coming together. We are more than halfway through. This is the second one I have made, and I love the results! I must say those who have shared their version have me wanting to try again with a variation. So many quilts, so little time. Scrappy Hearts I was…
Sunday Sew Day Today was a good day to spend a few hours in the sewing room—my Sunday Sew Day. This was one of those days when I was productive at finishing things, although I don’t know what was different today from other days. We are just about at the halfway point in July. Up until today, I hadn’t worked on my July quilt UFOs. Progress on Quilt UFOs The foundation piecing projects for this…
July’s Row by Row Sampler Are you ready for the July installation of the Row by Row Sampler? This month’s row is quick and easy, but selecting your fabrics and cutting them out will probably take longer than sewing the blocks together. This scrappy quilt is coming together nicely. It won’t be long, and you will have a sampler quilt to add to your collection. Bow Tie Block This block requires two larger scrappy squares,…
Project Quilt UFO This month has been intense, and if I am lucky, I will play catch-up on Sunday. I knew I would be up against it during the warmer months, but we’ve thrown a couple more big things into the mix. Please be patient as I re-evaluate the priorities here. Once I have a new routine, things should settle down. I want to get back on track with my Quilt UFO list. Machine Quilting…
Scrappy Quilt – Row by Row Sampler June Installment Are you enjoying this Row by Row Sampler as much as I am? Finishing this scrappy quilt is high on my list. This is another one for our Hillside Retreat rental. That will give me two quilts to use, and I can donate the other two bedspreads. This month, I decided to make my pine trees all scrappy but only with green fabrics. They will look…
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…