Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Archive Tuesday - All Things Scraps

Val's Quilting Studio

I hope you are aware of Valerie's Tuesday Archives, but do hop over today.  She has a theme (alphabetically) each week and this week it is Scrap Quilts and Scrap Projects.

Since I am a scrap quilter, oh so many posts with scrap quilts.  I linked my little scrap doll tutorial, but you can pick it up on the tab, too.  For a quilt I thought I wouldn't go thru the archives, but show the newest finish (photoed just as a huge storm rolled in - just made it in the door).


This was my my April 'Let's Book It' project from Pat Speth's "Big Book of Nickel Quilts".  It didn't even put a dent in my scraps.


This is a big quilt and I handed it off to my long armer, Barbara Rua, to just do a large open meander.  Anything more would take away from the 'heritage' of this quilt pattern.


A little closer shot before the lightening and thunder scared the beegeebees out of me.  72" square, Quilter's Dream 100% cotton batt, unbleached muslin for backing, 5 different left over bindings complete this.  I LOVE this quilt - so me!!

If you are a scrap quilter or just starting to work your scraps, please go over and check out all the link ups - inpiration abounds.

Sewingly Yours,
Sharon   

17 comments:

gayle said...

Oh, I love that quilt! Though I was getting dizzy trying to puzzle out the basic block. (Two squares and a rectangle?)
Since 'scrappy' is my middle name, I'm headed over to chase links. Thanks for the heads-up!

Karen said...

Your quilt is really pretty. I really like it. I will have to check out the quilts.

Julianne said...

Love it as usual!

Sandra said...

I am a scrap quilter and I love this quilt. You did a great job and it is always a bonus to be able to use up left-over bindings. Be careful of the stormy weather.

Kris said...

Oh, my gosh, Sharon, I LOVE this quilt!!

Anonymous said...

Wow Sharon this is amazing and so pretty xx

Sheila said...

Wow, Sharon! This quilt is beautiful! I love everything about it!

Quilting Babcia said...

Isn't it amazing how a quilt this large just seems to generate more scraps, not make a dent in them, much less empty out a scrap tote! I do love this pattern, it would make a wonderful leader/ender project - is that how you got this one accomplished?

Debbie said...

Yes! This is beautiful.....love all the scrappy goodness you put into it. And I love using mixed binding strips....they show a little personality. you don't mention the block name, so shall we just call it Sharon's block?

Sheila said...

So gorgeous Sharon , I love it ! The thunder has now arrived here , wish it would stop now :-(

Needled Mom said...

That is just gorgeous. I love what can be done with little squares!

Lynda Halliger Otvos (Lynda M O) said...

Another masterpiece to love by the inimitable Sharon !~! Simply delightful.

Rebecca in AK said...

Such an awesome scrappy quilt! I hope the storm wasn't too bad. I bet your kitties ran for cover!

Scrappy quilter said...

Beautiful. My all time favorite book!

Cheryll said...

Wow...this one is wonderful too!

Cheryl's Teapots2Quilting said...

Nice quilt!

Carla said...

Love the quilt.