Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Strips, Scraps, and Squares

It's time to tackle the overflowing scrap bins!


I've got some new projects in the works :)


With a medallion quilt in mind I started making these blocks for one of the outer borders but wasn't happy with the way they turned out. They may end up as a small quilt.

 

This is my second try. I'm using large prints in 2" strips with 9-patches in the centers. Certainly a busy look but I like them so much better. The finished blocks are 6". 


I also wanted to make something quick and easy with all the strips I have in my scrap bins. I downloaded this pattern on Etsy. It's Saranac by Karen Griska. I knew it was the one for me!


I swapped out the 16-patches as the starting point and substituted 4-patches instead. I already had a supply of 2" squares.   

These are so easy to make. I began by using scrap strips according to their varying widths but am leaning more toward consistency and cutting them all 1-1/2". The key is to alternate dark/light/dark. My finished block size is 10". 

And wouldn't you know . . . 


Our guild's November BOM is 'Diagonal Sticks.' It's string pieced on a foundation that's 9" x 13."  Another fun one to make!

Have a great week!




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Copyright 2018, Barbara Schaffer

 
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11 comments:

  1. Wendy Caton ReedOctober 24, 2018 at 11:18 AM

    Oh boy, new projects! Even though I have a million quilts started, it is always fun to start something new! I love Karen's pattern, but I like your 4-patch better as a center. Can't wait to see this one progress. So many scraps, so little time!

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    1. BarbaraOctober 25, 2018 at 8:03 AM

      What fun it is to start something new! I can't stop making these blocks. Obsessed once again, lol!

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  2. Janet O.October 24, 2018 at 12:12 PM

    I really like both of your projects. They make me want to rush to my sewing room and start something new. Must resist!!! :)

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    1. BarbaraOctober 25, 2018 at 7:59 AM

      Thanks, Janet! Obviously I can't resist when the mood strikes, lol!

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  3. SandyOctober 24, 2018 at 7:51 PM

    I'm with Janet. I love those scrappy blocks! My scraps are calling...

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  4. KyleOctober 24, 2018 at 8:48 PM

    Finding a couple new projects that you love and uses scraps is a double bonus. I like how you simplified both. I guess that's how my mind thinks. It will be fun to see how you progress. You always come up with great ideas.

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  5. BarbOctober 26, 2018 at 8:06 AM

    what fun with scraps! I am always so happy to hear quilters making it their way - I like the four patches. I like the nine patch centers too.
    You have such great fabric scraps

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  6. PatOctober 26, 2018 at 10:58 AM

    I can see where being much too frugal when purchasing fabric has turned out to kick me from behind...I don’t usually have scraps left over from any given project and if I do, never neatly organized in strips or units. Love your piecing and your choice of fabrics - you have a great stash!!

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  7. KarenOctober 27, 2018 at 12:34 PM

    Many years ago, I made a couple log cabin quilts using a large print. A busy look but I liked the look. I used some less busy prints for 1/2 of each block to tame it down.

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  9. LoriOctober 28, 2018 at 4:34 PM

    You've got some fun projects going!!

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