There is something about sorting through little pieces of old projects and then sewing them back together into something new. This one in particular was felt magical because the end result has a glow-y, ethereal effect (I think it is because of all of the pink?).
My kids love this one too and it went to regular rotation on the couch as soon as I finished and now my 3 year old has stolen it for his bed.
Of course one of the great things about scrap quilts is that if you spill something on it, you will never notice. But my kids particularly like finding little pieces of their quilts hiding in all of those fabrics.
I did diamond crosshatch quilting on this one which is one of my favorite things. Since the squares were relatively small, I didn't mark the lines and just eyeballed it so there are some wobbles in there but I kind of like it that way.
If you want to make your own version of this quilt, I did several stories on my Instagram account and they are saved in my highlights. This is a great way to use up binding scraps.
The backing fabric is an Anna Maria Horner flannel (so soft!) that I have had in my stash for a while and the binding is Designer Essentials solid in black.
I am working on a post with more ideas for scrap quilts and am planning out my next one. It is so nice to have a little bit of room in my scrap bin!
Finished size: 60" x 72"
Fabrics: Lots of scraps ;)
Batting: Happy Cloud Cotton Batting
Backing: AMH Flannel
Binding: Designer Essentials Solid in Black
Beautiful quilt! Love how you put all the lovely colours together to make this!
ReplyDeleteThank you, it is so fun to use those little scraps!
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DeleteI miss alot of stories, so I'm glad you saved a resource for us! How you used value i this one is simply magical!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteThat is very nice!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt and great use of scraps! My scrap bins are also overflowing, but I think I might try something like this. Thanks so much for the inspiration and instruction!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great option because it uses up small pieces and you don't have to have a particular color. Just make it your own with what you have!
DeleteLove it! What was your process in designing it? Most scrap quilts seem to have a grab-and-sew method, but your placement is obviously much more intentional. Did you lay out each scrap on a design board before sewing?
ReplyDeleteThere is more detail in my Instagram highlights, but I separated them into piles based on value and then sewed them into pairs before I laid them all out.
DeleteWhat a gorgeous quilt! Great job!
ReplyDelete- Jean ❤
I love this quilt! Beautiful job on laying out those colors!
ReplyDeleteYou're right... it IS magical! No wonder your 3-year-old loves it. :)
ReplyDeleteHe won't let anyone else use it, ha ha! That little stinker.
DeleteThis is a very pretty quilt. I love it too. If I were there, I just might steal it away haha
ReplyDeleteThank you Rosemary, you are too sweet!
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