Monday, August 1, 2022

Brainstorm

Having more scraps than I know what to do with is a constant state for me. I'm always looking for project ideas that use leftovers. And I love to experiment with shapes to create new designs.


This scrappy table runner is the result of a recent brainstorm. I had just moved a quilt made with Windspinner block, and noticed the curved section. Could I use that portion by itself? Off to the cutting table I went. I sewed two together at the angled end. The arrangement reminds me of a braid or ruffle when stacked in rows.  It might make a pretty border, too. 


Miscellaneous purple, blue, and gray scraps are paired with neutrals. I added 3” borders and ruler quilted in a wave pattern with purple thread. Brainstorm is 16” x 40” size.



While I was playing, I saw another color placement option. I haven't started that quilt yet; I'm still cutting. It will be larger and use more remnants. Here's a sneak peek of my design wall.




This old brain still has ideas sparking!



Dies used:
Blue Wren 6289 Windspinner
Accuquilt 55032 Strip 3½” and 55017 Strip 2½”


Stay curious, and always take time to play!


 

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