Anyway, slowly but surely my triangles built up into blocks like this.
Then I added more scrap strips around each block. Quilted each block separately, then used more white to sash them together and it turned into this...
I'm so pleased with it. I had no idea when I started the little blocks what it would turn out like but I love working without a plan.
The white sashing joins aren't perfect, in some places they are fairly wonky, but I don't care. The quilting was my first attempt at feathers and then in the edges I did a wonky waving echo pattern. Even when it went a bit out of line, who is going to notice?
The backing was also bits and pieces left over, but these were bigger pieces and I love the way it looks here as well.
Even the binding was scrappy, I save my left over binding, and just put it all together.
The only thing that wasn't scrap was the white kona cotton which I think it needed. Scrappy background blocks I don't think would have worked.
13 comments:
Wow! Lovely! You have done a lovely job.
wow! brilliant use of scraps :-)
oooh la la ...that's gorgeous. It didn't turn out anything like I expected either. (Not that I didn't expect it to be gorgeous I was just imagining something else )
Your quilting is amazing. Truly inspired for this quilt.
I think you answered your own question about why you're frugal with fabric. It's so you can make lovely quilts like this one.
Omigod! What a gorgeous, gorgeous quilt. I love using little bits of fabric. It's just a joy. I'm not sure why. Your quilting is absolutely fabulous.
Wow, your feathers are wonderful! Love it!
Oh my didn't this one come out well? Love it and didn't think I would at first. Fantastic quilting. Clever girl . Wish I could do that!
Cheers
Helen
This has turned out so well. It's such a great way to use up scraps and your quilting is fabulous. Fantastic job!!!
Wow, Shevvy! I absolutely love your quilt. It's so gorgeous and inspiring. I'd love to just reach out and run my hand over the entire thing. Thanks so much for sharing. Happy Friday! ☺
Fabulous Scraptastic project and love those feathers! Thanks for linking up to Scraptastic Tuesday!
You certainly created something beautiful from those little bits. It's lovely
This is a beautiful example of a scrap quilt. I'm the same way, saving every little bit. I hate wasting my fabric!! Love this to bits!
Great quilt! Amazing use of scraps!
This is a perfect scrappy project, every bit of it and so beautiful too.
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