Not really sure why, but after my last two repurposed clothing quilts, I was really in the mood for a scrap quilt. And since I have an idea in mind for a quilt with my print scraps (here's looking at you, Erica/Kitchen Table Quilting's #plaidishquilt2), I thought why not just see what I could do with my solid scraps. And to be honest, though I use my solid scraps plenty, I'm not sure I've actually tried making an entire quilt from them.
SOoooo, I came up with a block idea that used the improv stripes I love so much. Basically, for each block I choose one stripe color that remains (pretty) consistent (in the case above, the gold); and another stripe color that is contrasting BUT might be in various shades of one color and/or a mix of colors (the green and blue), or at least is a combination of colors that I like together. Once I sew a bunch of stripes together, I add a strip along the left edge, and trim all sides, though this is random, and some edges I have left curvy. My 'rules' aren't hard and fast, and obviously, my blocks are turning out a variety of sizes, all depending on the scraps I pull for that particular block.
For now, I'm just filling up my design wall, having no idea at all how I'm going to pull everything together. Time will tell. But for now, I'm just enjoying this process, and when I don't anymore, I'll stop. Simple goals for complex times, right?
Looks like the start of something awesome!
ReplyDeleteEach block on it's own is interesting, but when you put them all together the magic really happens. I love the variation in the strips and size of the blocks.
ReplyDeleteVery inspiring !
ReplyDeleteThese are so fun and pretty! Can't wait to see where they lead to :)
ReplyDeleteI will be following your progress on this. Improv is something that intrigues me but I don't feel good at.
ReplyDeleteI really like this one! I have been thinking about another scrap quilt but have been sewing clothes the past few weeks.........not sure why but I know there are two scrap bins downstairs filled to the brim..........mostly prints though.
ReplyDeleteI think many more of us are working on scrap sewing these days. After all, we have plenty available! Great movement in this already!
ReplyDeleteI am sure it will be another puzzle, just as your improv bee quilts, but I am also sure it will be as stunning. And go have fun! :)
ReplyDeletexo Melanie
It's going to be an awesome quilt. The colors are going to make it dance!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors and the effect they have. So many possibilities.
ReplyDeleteVery inspiring
ReplyDeleteWell done!
ReplyDeleteLooks great so far!
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