My number one task for the weekend was to deal with the overflowing scrap containers on my cutting table. I religiously keep all the leftovers and snippets and strips, and then don't store them sensibly. I can't utilize them if they are a jumbled mess, so it was time to do some organizing.
1.5" strips and squares |
3"strips and Square In Square parts |
Strips to send through the Go Cutter for triangles |
Totally random strip sizes |
Of course that will be sooner rather than later, because another quilt from the Quilt Divas bok caught my attention.
All those 1.5" strips need to be cut up into something, so I worked out the dimensions of this block using that size strip. The blocks in the quilt shown are 4"and the pattern in the book makes a 5" one. Mine are 5.75" roughly, because I can't be cutting strange sizes for a hundred or more blocks.
Talk about cute overload! I can't wait the make a heap more of these.
6 comments:
I agree that the block is cute, cute. I don't cut scraps into strips and squares as you have done. I use them for applique. Smaller bits are given either to someone who makes mini quilts or donated to the church thrift store (they don't even make it to the sales floor as someone buys all I donate).
You're an inspiration to us all. I've been trying to get into my sewing room and do clean up for weeks. The chimney sweep block is wonderful. May have to join you for a sew-along. Thanks for sharing.
I'll relieve you of the scrap burden any time you like!
Love this block, and the dark in the center framed by light - is it a more complicated (more pieces) version of the signature block? Either way I love it and is a great use of skinny scraps.
I'm more than happy to buy scrap bags!
Looks like the beginning of another beautiful quilt
I love catching up on all your quilting. My scraps are a mess too. I started cutting 1.5" - 3" squares out of them, and have a eight layer plastic bin box where they are stored by size. I make small quilts with them as a break between larger projects. I look forward to making them, so am motivated to clean up the fabric scraps.
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