Scrap quilt
04-29-2012, 04:11 PM
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Bonnie Hunter at http://quiltville.com has lots of great scrap quilt patterns for free! Just go to the site and look on the Right hand side, they are listed there.
I was just on her site last nite and printed off the pattern for this quilt http://quiltville.blogspot.com/2005/06/strip-twist.html
I am not a big fan of scrap quilts because sometimes they look too chaotic for me but this one caught my eye and I believe that some day I will get this done!! And I will probably purchase fabric just for this so I can have some sort of order to it! (does that make it NOT a scrappy quilt anymore?) lol
I was just on her site last nite and printed off the pattern for this quilt http://quiltville.blogspot.com/2005/06/strip-twist.html
I am not a big fan of scrap quilts because sometimes they look too chaotic for me but this one caught my eye and I believe that some day I will get this done!! And I will probably purchase fabric just for this so I can have some sort of order to it! (does that make it NOT a scrappy quilt anymore?) lol
04-29-2012, 04:15 PM
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Hi!!! I love scrappy quilting. One of my favorite patterns is by Augusta Cole (http://augustacolequilting.com/) called Scrappy Squares. I have made bunches of them. It's a great lap size plus it's easy to machine quilt.......just follow the seams with your walking foot edge. I love Bonnie Hunter also and Pat Speth's books (Nickel Quilts)
04-29-2012, 04:20 PM
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I love Bonnie Hunter's website, as mentioned above. Every time I go there I want to make a differnt quilt.. I love scrappy quilts, they are my favorite.
I think the thing that makes scrap quilts too chaotic sometimes is if there isn't a light background, or at least a solid color for your eye to rest on.. if it's all just a jumble of color I find them less pleasing than if there is sashing or a background to give it some peacefulness in the midst of the scramble.
I think the thing that makes scrap quilts too chaotic sometimes is if there isn't a light background, or at least a solid color for your eye to rest on.. if it's all just a jumble of color I find them less pleasing than if there is sashing or a background to give it some peacefulness in the midst of the scramble.
I also agree that a scrap quilt needs someplace quiet. I like to use a common background or accent fabric in each blocks -- something to give it a little continuity.
04-29-2012, 04:22 PM
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Take a look at www.maryquilts.com . She has lots of free patterns, some of which are Go friendly, and she does a lot with scrappy strip quilts.
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04-29-2012, 04:28 PM
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In the archive section there is a design called "Rocky Road to Kansas". I had never done a scrap quilt before but thought I would try this one. I am now totally hooked on this design and it uses the smallest of pieces. I must admit that I have not done a full size quilt, just lap ones. Thank you so much to the person who thought this one up - sorry I can't remember. Happy scrapping and best wishes from the UK!!
04-29-2012, 04:30 PM
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04-29-2012, 04:40 PM
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Oh my! You certainly get the "Patience Award" in my book. I love your quilt.
At first glance, it was "Never in a million..." but then I realized it's just four patch and hs.
Please, post your finished quilt. You have so inspired me.
Oh, I am raising both hands for scrappy quilts. Love 'em. We call 'em comfort quilts.
best,
d
QUOTE=sarahrachel;4756023]I'm currently working on a scrappy Jacob's ladder. it definitely uses up all the little tiny pieces you have. I've attached a picture of a few of the blocks I have finished and attached together[/QUOTE]
At first glance, it was "Never in a million..." but then I realized it's just four patch and hs.
Please, post your finished quilt. You have so inspired me.
Oh, I am raising both hands for scrappy quilts. Love 'em. We call 'em comfort quilts.
best,
d
QUOTE=sarahrachel;4756023]I'm currently working on a scrappy Jacob's ladder. it definitely uses up all the little tiny pieces you have. I've attached a picture of a few of the blocks I have finished and attached together[/QUOTE]
05-04-2012, 08:29 AM
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i am so happy that i found this by mistake. i love this! can't wait to get started on it!!!!
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