I tend to do about three at a time, so they take a while, but once I've got around 20 there seems to be some momentum that happens and I can't resist keeping going. So I put these together - 48 blocks in total. It should make a good single bed sized quilt:
I didn't have anyone around to hold it up for me, so had to make do with laying it down - it's a bit large to fit in it seems. It's fun seeing all those little pieces join together to make something larger, functional and full of memories of other quilts too.
A little closer of just a few blocks. Those cornerstones are fun to select and see come together too. Just one more of blocks:
Now my dilemma is - what border to put on? I don't think it should be one of the colours in the quilt itself as that might make the particular colour pop out more than the rest. So I guess it's audition time. That could be a while though, as I'm quilting something for a friend first - photos of that next week I hope.
Until next time,
Lynn
Your scrap quilt is gorgeous. The colors are so fresh and bright and really pop with the black sashing. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI think it is beautiful!! How about a piano key style border with more scraps?
ReplyDeleteThanks Vicki, I thought a piano border might be too much, but we'll see.
DeleteWhat an awesome use of scraps! You've motivated me to dig into mine! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteHave to motivate - often get motivated myself by seeing what others do.
DeleteIt is gorgeous! And I'm with you on keeping the tiny scraps, I can't bear to let the go either! My first thought was same as Vicki's...piano keys?
ReplyDeleteThanks Jayne, that's 2 for piano border, will have to give it a try.
DeleteAbsolutely fantastic!!! Love everything about it. It already has a solid black going all around it. I don't think it needs a border. I am so looking forward to this one - whenever you get around to it.
ReplyDeleteGreatscrappy quilt! I love the additional pop that the cornerstones add!
ReplyDeleteThanks Cathy, I enjoyed seeing them line up too.
DeleteLove this! I think the black sashing really sets the colors off! Now I'm wanting to do something like this. But...my fabric is all packed and ready to move to a new state. Maybe I can try this in a few months. =)
ReplyDeleteIt really looks great! What popped into my head for borders was black and white. I don't suppose you've made any more of those scrappy pieces in just B&W, have you? Hm. A good polka dot would work, too.
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