Born To Be Wild
It's
been said that scraps multiply when you're not looking. That might
actually be true. I sew many quilts every year, so the leftover bits
add up quickly.
Managing
these can be a challenge. I try to cut remnants as I go, sort into
my most used sizes and store in stackable plastic boxes. This doesn't
always happen, so I just toss the fabric into larger tubs for later. I
have a major cutting session to empty the tubs when I'm in between
projects or when I run out of space.
Today's
quilt is made up of scraps in my favorite sizes: 2½” squares,
2½” half square triangles, and 2½” strips. I started out sewing
quarter log cabin blocks, then added the HST for a bear claw look.
Born
To Be Wild is 49” square. The backing is a colorful quilt block
print, binding is a light navy check. I finished it off with simple
channel quilting 2” apart using light gray thread.
Sewing
these is so much fun! No plan, no rules, just choose what looks pretty together
and stitch. Pop them on the design wall, move them around to get the
most pleasing layout, and another quilt is done. I considered using a
solid color sashing between blocks, but decided on this wild version.
Going
through leftover fabric is like seeing old friends. It reminds me of where I
got it and what I made with it. That's why I adore scrap quilts!
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| Just one shelf of remnants...that's definitely not all |
Accuquilt dies used:
55017
Strips 2½”
55018
Small Value die: 2½” square, 2½” HST
