Begun on April 4 of this year as part of my 100 Days of Scraps, the very scrappy hourglass quilt is complete, and what perfect timing, as the 100 Day Project ends today! Approximately 58" x 60", 100% of the quilt front and binding are literally, from the scrap basket, and about 2/3 of the back, as I included some bits of solid fabric there to break things up a bit.
I got the idea of the scrappy hourglass blocks from Leah @colorfulartgirl. I loved her version, and immediately thought something similar would be a great spring scrap project, and I wasn't wrong. In fact, I got carried away and still have nearly 30 blocks set aside for another quilt or whatever.
Anyway, I made my hourglass blocks in a variety of sizes, and generally added more rounds than Leah. I just enjoyed making each block, and let them become whatever they seemed to want to be. When it came time to puzzle the blocks together, I added mostly solid scraps as filler. It all was a little tricky, but not too bad. I love the scattered look.
The quilt back was pieced with three of my extra blocks, other printed scraps and stash finds, as well as a few solid fabrics. Gotta say, it grew on me as I sat and bound the quilt.
For quilting, I did a 2" grid using Aurifil 50wt 2843 [palm leaf], a very light green that I also used for much of the piecing. I like how it's pretty subtle on a quilt that contains so many varied colors.
My binding choice may not have been the most inspired, but I had the perfect lengths of this Denyse Schmidt @dsquilts Flea Market Fancy print in the scrap basket, that I couldn't resist. And why not for this very scrappy quilt? It was that or piecing a bunch of scraps together, which didn't seem as fun at this point. Plus I love that little flower dot print.
Admittedly, at times, this felt like the quilt that would never end, and the crazy scrappiness is definitely an acquired taste. But oh, I used up a lot of scraps in it, and that feels really, really good. It's a sweet lap-sized quilt, which feels pretty perfect.
How fantastic that so much of the quilt came from your scrap basket. I think the binding is really fun. and what a beautiful ivy location to photograph the quilt; it looks happy and green there!
ReplyDeleteThat is a sweet scrappy quilt for sure! My favorite kind. And thanks for sharing Leah's exciting quilts @ colorfulartgirl, wow. Good choice on quilting.
ReplyDeleteI would enjoy this quilt, because I could use either side - the backing is just as much fun as the front! You've given me an idea for my orphan hourglass blocks now! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love this!
ReplyDeleteKathleen -- kakingsbury at verizon dot net
Thanks for sharing details about this quilt. You did such a nice job with it. I like that you allowed each block to be the size it wanted to be, and then puzzled it together with solids. That method gives the quilt a nice improv-y randomness. Your simple quilting grid is perfect with it too. Anything more elaborate would have been completely lost in the busy prints. It's a wonderful finish!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! I think it is a fun finish. A lot going on but joyful and vibrant. I was thinking big baby quilt. I also use "white" in baby quilts. But this busyness would lead itself well to that purpose. No need to fret in case baby drooles or spits carot on the quilt ;) xo
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