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Monday, August 10, 2015

All–Inclusive

When the Inside Addition Quilt Along started up in January, I was gung ho, declaring that it was going to be my 1st scrappy quilt of the year, and I'd attack it as a leader/ender project. Obviously things didn't happen that way. As much as I wanted and intended this to be a big 'ole scrappy quilt, I wasn't that enamored with my scraps, and finally decided to just finish it up as a small lap quilt (48" square).
The pattern for the Inside Addition blocks is by Jessica/a little gray {alittlegressica on Instagram}, and you can find plenty of them on Ig tagged #insideadditionquiltalong.

You will find some form of gray in most of my blocks, which was my attempt at tying things all together. Backing is dearStella's Gridlock in navy . . .


. . . and binding ended up very scrappy. I actually used my lengths of left-over binding bits, plus added in a fresh cut of Michael Miller's Clown Stripe, also in navy. So you'll see a mix of the navy, medium blue, gray, and the scrap-friendly Clown Stripe in black as well.

Quilting, though it's hard to see in these post-wash photos, is a horizontal straight-line, every 3/4". I used Aurifil 50wt #2021 (Natural White), which is what is in my machine 90% of the time. It tied everything together without standing out too much - one of its consistently fine qualities.

Even though I used about every delay tactic at my disposal, thankfully this one is now complete, and sadly, that scrap basket is as full as ever. So be it.

This finish was on my 2015 Finish-A-Long Q3 list. Linking up with Sew Cute Tuesday, Fabric Tuesday, Scraptastic Tuesday, and Finish It Up Friday.
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22 comments:

  1. EllynAugust 10, 2015 at 5:25 AM

    scrap baskets multiply all on their own. your quilt is lovely! good finish

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  2. LeanneAugust 10, 2015 at 6:17 AM

    It's lovely and still used some scraps. I really like the way that the colours came together in this quilt.

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  3. Heidi StaplesAugust 10, 2015 at 7:01 AM

    Scraps -- they never really go away, do they? Love this quilt!

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  4. JayneAugust 10, 2015 at 7:14 AM

    There is no getting around the scrap pile! The vicious cycle never ends! Your quilt is beautiful and the block is just wonderful!

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  5. KatherineAugust 10, 2015 at 7:39 AM

    What a great finish to a fun quilt! I love that you made it scrappy, right down to the binding, it works beautifully with this design.

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  6. LynneAugust 10, 2015 at 8:48 AM

    I wish my tomatoes grew as quickly as my scrap basket. Can't turn your back on it for a second:) I really like this scrappy quilt, right down to the binding. Great pattern.

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  7. LethargicLassAugust 10, 2015 at 10:40 AM

    it ended up great!

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  8. Marcia RAugust 10, 2015 at 10:59 AM

    I think your scraps look great in this quilt! Makes me want to start a scrappy quilt!

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  9. Alison V.August 10, 2015 at 12:27 PM

    Lovely! :)

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  10. audreyAugust 10, 2015 at 7:05 PM

    It's a great quilt, scrappy bits or not.:)

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  11. SusanAugust 11, 2015 at 1:50 AM

    It is a lovely scrappy quilt Debbie! There must be something magical about scrap bins- they seem to be endless in my house!

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  12. Teje KarjalainenAugust 11, 2015 at 5:54 AM

    Beautiful, Debbie! I love this pattern and your colours! Unfortunately hb don't like any quilt block that reminds gross so I don't know if I ever make this pattern (even it's plus). Great photos! x Teje

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  13. UnknownAugust 11, 2015 at 8:14 AM

    Debbie this is so awesome! I love the pattern and scrappy look. Great job. I hope you will always have a lot of scraps in your binl!!!

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  14. Sarah FredetteAugust 11, 2015 at 11:20 AM

    Death, taxes, and a full scrap bin -- the constants of life. :D I think it turned out really great! Maybe you just need a little distance from it? I find my love for quilts usually grows with every washing, so even the ones I pushed through just to have finished I grow to love.

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  15. NickyAugust 11, 2015 at 12:44 PM

    It looks great in it's scrappy binding! Well now, you need to start another scrappy project...obviously! You may find inspiration at #craptastictuesday - thanks for the link up!

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  16. CathyAugust 11, 2015 at 2:04 PM

    I love it! Absolutely gorgeous!

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  17. Alycia~QuiltygirlAugust 11, 2015 at 5:55 PM

    Oh I really like it - even if it isn't a big ol' quilt! It turned out wonderful!

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  18. MaterialGirlQuiltsAugust 13, 2015 at 5:02 AM

    It's beautiful Debbie! And I hear you about the full scrap basket (I think they multiply while we sleep!).
    Amanda

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  19. Patrick and JenniAugust 18, 2015 at 6:41 AM

    This is so pretty! Love it!

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  20. MissyAugust 18, 2015 at 7:06 AM

    I am so envious when I hear you all talking about your scrap piles. I haven't yet developed scraps in my sewing world. Something for me to aspire to. I would love to be able to create beautiful quilts like these.

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  21. MaryseAugust 18, 2015 at 8:55 AM

    Awesome! You always have interesting pictures.

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  22. Rhonda the RamblerOctober 11, 2015 at 4:16 AM

    I love this quilt...this is my favorite form of plus quilt I've Seen! Thanks for sharing and playing along with the FAL. Visiting as a member of the official 2015 Finish-Along cheerleading squad.

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