Scrap Quilting
#11
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Location: Northern Michigan
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often where scrap quilts are concerned- color has nothing to do with anything- you sort according to values- without worry about color- dark, medium and light is what makes scrap quilts work...color is just...bonus life.
#13
with scrappy quilts, the more variation, the better. that's why some folks just put the pieces in a bag and sew as they are drawn out... randomly. that said, i just don't like to sew similar pieces together, so put those back in as i go.
#14
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 502
I am using scrap squares in the 10 MInute block and also the Split 9 square, both are turning out quilt beautiful. Sashing emphasizes the beauty of scraps too. Or make a string quilt, strips of scraps, all sizes trimed to one width and sashed, people win prizes for making them. Use them up whichever way you can.
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#15
Originally Posted by ckcowl
often where scrap quilts are concerned- color has nothing to do with anything- you sort according to values- without worry about color- dark, medium and light is what makes scrap quilts work...color is just...bonus life.
#16
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Keene, New Hampshire
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Since you're cutting strips, I'd do a string quilt.
I've made several, never paying any attention to which strip I was adding, except if it was the same fabric.
One of the ones I did putting 4 blocks together, I tried to keep the centers (triangles) the same fabric. Way too much trouble and not worth the angst.
I've made several, never paying any attention to which strip I was adding, except if it was the same fabric.
One of the ones I did putting 4 blocks together, I tried to keep the centers (triangles) the same fabric. Way too much trouble and not worth the angst.
#17
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 269
I make a lot of scrap quilts (usually strip piece) for the quilts I make for the cancer patients. I stash them by lights and darks and when sewing, don't even look at the colors. I just pick the top one out of the dark stack and the top one out of the light stack and begin sewing. I used to not like scrappy quilts, but have found quite a few patterns that appeal to me and they are a great way not to waste fabric.
#20
Originally Posted by ckcowl
often where scrap quilts are concerned- color has nothing to do with anything- you sort according to values- without worry about color- dark, medium and light is what makes scrap quilts work...color is just...bonus life.
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