So.... remember those strip sets I was making?
Well.... they are almost something now!
Here is the original inspiration: http://alyciaquilts.blogspot.com/2014/05/sticks.html
Cynthia at http://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/ hosted ( and still hosts) Scrap a Palooza. While making my original Sticks quilt - I learned that just stitching all the strips together, and not worrying about the width, made it so fast and easy.
After I had my strip sets - it was easy to cut off the size I needed and trim up.
So -I cut all of my scraps to 11 inches in length:
Then I sewed them until I got tired,,,, and started another strip set. ( usually about 15 minutes at a time)
Then I took my strip sets - and of course I ironed them
And cut off 10 1/2 inch pieces. Since I had cut the strips 11 inches it gave me a little leeway - not all of the strips were exactly rectangular, and some were a little wedge like. So that extra 1/2 inch gave me lee-way....
I cut all the strips to 10 1/2 inch blocks. If the strip didn't cut up even, I re stitched all the leftovers together and started again.
And Ta- Da!! I ended up with 32 blocks!!! - So 30 of them randomly went into the top - and the other two.... well I have a few ideas... we will see if they pan out.
And every other piece of fabric that is left from this quilt, and what was in the grocery sack... can now be yours:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281561059362 I listed them on Ebay - and my blue bin is now ready for new scraps!! Yay me!!!
24 comments:
I love it. It his is a great idea for scrap using. I might try this using all color of fabrics.
Great rail fences. I love string blocks, and your blues are great.
Great string blocks! I love how they all look together- it really makes a fun quilt!
Oooo, great idea. Will have to try one of those quilts! I LIKE it!
Love it!!
Great way to use up those scraps!
I like this very much :) Pretty!
What a fantastic way to use up fabric and make a gorgeous quilt!
Love all the blues!
Pretty blues. Love the rail fence like feel.
Hugs
What a great scrap busting project. Bet that bin won't stay empty for long.
Way to go using up all those blue scraps. . . umm, are those plaids in there? :D Beautiful top!
Awesome use of scraps!
Great quilt!
So eye-catching!
Yeah to you for using up so many scraps.
Great top. I have made several a bit like this - after you have sewn up the strips and cut them to the size you want, you cut the blocks on both diagonals. Then mix them up and resew. Gives a fantastic design. There's a tutorial on my blog
This has come together beautifully!
I am so glad you shared this with Oh Scrap! It is the perfect scrap busting project, especially if you have a bunch of strings.
I love it. Great way to use those scraps.
So Pretty! It has a vintage look to it, doesn't it? I love it! That is a great way to use up your blues!
Really pretty! I love string quilts and this is a fun layout.
Fabulous use of scraps. Quilts looks great.
It has come together beautifully! Love the blue!
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