I used a variation on the Improv Quarter Log Cabin block tutorial that I shared yesterday. The only self-made rule was to begin with a 'square' of natural Essex linen for each 12 1/2" block. That little bit was all the continuity I was after.
For quilting, I used a serpentine stitch, basically because I like it and it goes relatively fast. I really didn't need any twisting and turning or fancy stuff for this one. At 72" x 72", I'll just say: I wanted it done. Thread was Aurifil 50wt #2309 (Silver White), which was relatively unobtrusive while still being visible enough on the darker sections to add interest.
I save all my binding scraps, and combined most of the solid ones to bind this quilt - blues, grays, and golds.
This quilt was on my 2017 Q3 Finish-A-Long list!
So great! Wonderful use of your scraps
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of having a "one rule" to keep the focus consistent. This is a super way to use up our prettiest scraps! The wonkiness is just perfect and just my style.
ReplyDeleteThis is really a great finish--I spy some of my fabric choices in there, too
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Great job on this...hugs, Julierose
I like the way the scrappy but solid binding frames the quilt. This is definitely a fun options for "eye spy" and is probably a great walk down memory lane for you when you look at the fabrics included. Congratulations on the finish!
ReplyDeleteAnother great finish! You are so busy and productive and you always enhence your quilts with your quilting.
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Congrats on the finish! Looks great, love the consistent starting square - and it is big so I guess the "problem" with your scrap basket is: It's not really A basket but more like ten of them :)
ReplyDeleteA wonderful scrappy quilt! I've been tempted to make another 1/4 logcabin, great way to use up some of those scraps!
ReplyDeleteLovely finish. Did you not know that scraps beget scraps? :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to use scraps. I am growing my scrap basket quickly. i lost all my beautiful boxes of scraps in the flood last year. I always wondered why a quilt took so much fabric but when you make it out of scraps, the basket never empties!
ReplyDeleteThat's a fantastic scrap quilt. My "scrap" quilts often have a few rules to them because too much mayhem hurts my brain. It's just the way I'm wired. That's why I love to see how creative and artsy other quilters can be. I can appreciate their work and the beauty that they create. Happy sewing! Andrea
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful quilt you have made. I'm looking at the photos of this quilt and your other quilts and I am admiring the way your quilts are always photographed. I tend to take photos of my quilts around my house since I'm still camera shy taking photos elsewhere. But then again you live in a beautiful city which I am sure there are wonderful places to take photos, even at Starbucks.
ReplyDeleteI so admire quilters who manage to make consistent quilts while using scraps. Great job !
ReplyDeletewhat great use of all well some of your scraps looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteYou did a beautiful job with all of your fabric pieces. Love it!
ReplyDeleteI love the quilt and the individual blocks. Thanks for the tutorial. I think I'm going to try and make a Pincushion with it this afternoon.
ReplyDeleteIt says a lot about how well curated your fabric choices that a super scrappy quilt like this looks so great!!
ReplyDeleteMaybe there is hope for my scraps! Love the viewpoint with the steeple!
ReplyDeleteLooks awesome Debbie! Great to have it finished.
ReplyDeleteThis is such an awesome finish Debbie!! I love it! I started one of my own when you shared your quilt top but unfortunately, I had to leave the one lonely block aside for now. I think your finished quilt is going to push this WIP back to the top of the list!!
ReplyDeleteIt's fantastic, Debbie! I love every bit of it, down to the scrappy binding. It is amazing just how far scraps can go, isn't it?!?
ReplyDeleteIt is a stunning scrappy beauty Debbie! I too wonder why the scraps never diminsh... Fabulous finish and on behalf of the 2017 global FAL hosts, thank you for taking part in this quarter's Finish Along
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I know what you mean about the scraps - how can we use so many and still have baskets full?!
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