Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Scrappy Upon Scrappy

Almost a year ago, I dipped my {quilting} toe into the pond of swapping, and joined the Scrapbuster Swap's Round 3 on flickr, hosted by Kreated By Kari. In this round, we were making scrappy depression blocks. I remember being very excited to be in my first swap (thanks to Marci's encouragement!) and proudly sent off 10 blocks.
My 10 blocks for Scrapbuster Swap
I even did a little extra "mod tree block" as a thank you to Kelsey.
Ready to ship Scrapbuster Swap blocks
By August, I had gotten all my swap blocks back! (There are also two in this dozen that I made and kept for myself.)
Scrapbuster Swap blocks returned
Marci and I did a little private swapping, and now I had 15. 
scrappy depression blocks 
The blocks unfortunately dilly-dallied in my fabric closet for several months. Eventually I came across this picture. (And if anyone knows the source, please let me know so I can credit appropriately!) Updated: I found the block on flickr and am pleased to give credit to Ryan Walsh of Ryan Walsh Quilts!
The light-bulb lit up, and I decided how I wanted to pull these blocks together - adding scrappy 'borders' to make the blocks larger. (My original plan was to set the blocks 4x4, so I made one more block. In the end, I settled on 3x5, so one lone block is stitched into the backing.)
expanded scrappy depression block 1/16
Even though I posted the next couple of pics a few days ago, I'm sharing them again as part of the 'story' of this quilt. Here's the top complete with a scrappy border.
Scrappy Depression Block quilt top
I was really pleased when I was able to catch my first 'stained glass' photo!
scrappy depression blocks in the sun
Some wavy white quilting and solid KONA Raisin binding and it's done!
Scrapbuster Swap quilt using scrappy depression blocks is finished!
All washed up and ready to be shared!

Linking up to the Festival of Scrappiness hosted by Rachel at Stitched in Color! Do check out the festival and be inspired by all things scrappy! Also will be linking up with Rhonda's 2012 Finish-A-Long at Quilter in The Gap, TNT at Happy Quilting, Finish It Up Friday, sew & tell Friday, {sew} Modern Monday, and Fabric Tuesday!


Update 1/29/12: The first quarter of Quilter in the Gap's Finish-A-Long is over! My original post about it is here, and the First Quarter Linky Party is here!
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44 comments:

  1. KellyMarch 28, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    It looks fantastic!

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  2. CityHouseStudioMarch 28, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    I absolutely love the wavy quilting. It's just perfect!
    I need to do more of that! :-)

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  3. DesMarch 28, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    it's really perfect. I love what you added with the sashing.

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  4. AliMarch 28, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    I just saw your picture on the Festival of Scrappiness and had to come check it out, that's beautiful!

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  5. ToniMarch 28, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    So pretty, Debbie! The scrappy border was a great idea. And that quilting is fun. Do you use that serpentine kind of stitch on your machine?

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  6. MargMarch 28, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    Wow the difference the extra border on each block has made is amazing. I love how it turned out. It was well worth the wait before you decided what to do.

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  7. AnnabellaMarch 28, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    You just have to love a scrappy border - it`s beautiful Debbie and a great entry in the FoS!

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  8. Katie BMarch 28, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    I love how you embraced the scrappiness of these blocks! Makes for a lovely quilt.

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  9. beaquilterMarch 28, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    I love how you expanded the blocks like that, too cute!!

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  10. Katy CameronMarch 28, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    It looks fab, well done!

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  11. Myra @ Busy Hands QuiltsMarch 28, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    It is a very delicious scrap quilt! Great job!

    Mrs.Hearts

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  12. AnonymousMarch 28, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    You're mod tree block is to die for...love it!

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  13. AnonymousMarch 28, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    You're mod tree block is to die for...love it!

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  14. CarlaMarch 28, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    fan-tab-u-lous! Love the wavy quilting too. I plan to do my granny squares like that.

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  15. Heather D.March 28, 2012 at 7:43 PM

    Veeeery lovely Debbie. I really like it! Fun to see some of my scraps in there too. :)

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  16. LynneMarch 28, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    Very clever! Love how this turned out.

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  17. SusanMarch 28, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    I am so impressed with how you changed the blocks based on the inspiration photo. I kept going back and forth between the first photo and the sixth to compare which block you had modified....oh so impressed! The stained glass photo looks amazing and I LOVE the border on Scrappy Depression Quilt. Wonderful job and I LOVE the story. :)

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  18. Teje KarjalainenMarch 29, 2012 at 3:08 AM

    Debbie, I love your quilt! Those blocks are so great, fabrics and colours so beautiful with some white and the border is fantastic! Great design! x Teje

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  19. Teje KarjalainenMarch 29, 2012 at 3:10 AM

    ... 'stained glass' photo is beautiful! Funny thing that mine is just next to yours! x Teje

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  20. Tina CraigMarch 29, 2012 at 4:57 AM

    I love the way you set the blocks! Such a clever way to unify them. The scrappy border helps to pull together all the colors, too.

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  21. KimMarch 29, 2012 at 5:01 AM

    It seems like a small change but I'm amazed how much it added to the quilt! Really nice, and love the scrappy border too :)

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  22. LeanneMarch 29, 2012 at 5:49 AM

    I love the block that has resulted from your addition, it makes your quilt so unique. Also, the secondary plus pattern that forms is also lovely. What a great scrappy quilt.

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  23. Melissa CorryMarch 29, 2012 at 6:24 AM

    It looks fabulous. Love the way you created a new block!! And way to pull them out of the closed :)

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  24. Rhonda the RamblerMarch 29, 2012 at 6:42 AM

    I love that wavy line quilting! It has given me thought for a quilt I have that needs finishing. Thank you!

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  25. Rachel at Stitched in ColorMarch 29, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    Yay! I love seeing delayed projects finished. Yes, the scrappy border was a great idea. Also lovely stained glass =)

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  26. Janine @ Rainbow HareMarch 29, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    Your border was a great idea - these blocks are fab!

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  27. EileenMarch 30, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    Great quilt, good finish

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  28. EileenMarch 30, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    Great quilt, good finish

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  29. Cutie and Company QuiltsMarch 30, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    Beautiful stash buster quilts! Great patterns!!! The colors are fresh and bright! Great finish!

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  30. NicoleMarch 30, 2012 at 5:46 PM

    Beautiful, Debbie! I love that scrappy look. It is so gratifying to finish up a long awaited project.

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  31. Jennie @ Porch Swing QuiltsMarch 30, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    That little change really makes the quilt shine. And I heart scrappy borders. Really lovely quilt.

    Wish we had sunshine so I could catch one of those stained glass shots. Sigh. Maybe someday soon.

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  32. Quilter KathyMarch 30, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    This is awesome! I love how you changed the blocks and added that scrappy border...just great!

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  33. Richard HealeyApril 1, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    Those are neat blocks so cool. Love how you take the pictures with light shining though.

    http://richardquilts.blogspot.com
    http://juliadawnhealey.blogspot.com

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  34. AletaApril 1, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    The final block is called Arkansas Crossroads. Nice colors though.

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  35. AnonymousApril 1, 2012 at 10:13 PM

    I love your quilt and how you transformed the blocks

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  36. JennyApril 1, 2012 at 11:16 PM

    This is fantastic! Everything about it...fabric, colors, design!

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  37. Jess @ Elven Garden QuiltsApril 2, 2012 at 4:52 AM

    What a fantastic quilt Debbie! I love it, in all its scraptastic glory :o)

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  38. KatieApril 2, 2012 at 4:53 AM

    Wow, completely awesome!

    Did I see on the Sewing Summit flickr group that you're a first timer this year? Me too!

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  39. KerstinApril 2, 2012 at 5:02 AM

    I love what you did with the blocks, what a nice quilt this turned out to be.

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  40. M-R CharbonneauApril 3, 2012 at 6:24 PM

    Ooh, I love that block, Debbie! It looks fantastic as a quilt.

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  41. KirstenApril 4, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    Love the scrappiness of these blocks - they look wonderful together!

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  42. Patricia LessellApril 4, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    I really love that block. Is there a chart or pattern for it please? I'm desperate.
    Hugs
    Patti xxx

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  43. HeatherApril 4, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    Gorgeous! What a perfect setting for those beautiful blocks!

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  44. Material GirlSeptember 16, 2013 at 9:49 PM

    The quilt is beautiful!

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