Yes I still have blue and mauve scraps lingering in my stash. These are leftovers from the days I used to make bunnies, country dolls etc. Little by little I am trying to use those fabrics up. Making donation quilts is a good way to do that.
This may look like the popular jelly roll race quilt. However these strips were cut into 4" wide pieces. And I cut and sewed row by row instead.
I kept the size around 41" so it would fit on a 44" fabric and I was able to use more scraps for the backing. You might wonder if I used up all the blue and mauve scraps, the answer is NOT! But at least I used some, LOL. A quick allover stipple on the longarm and a blue binding and this quilt is ready to donate. It's a hot and humid weekend here so it's a good day to stay inside with AC and quilt away:)
What a fabulous scrappy finish! Making a dent in the mountain of scraps takes time. Good for you to continue to lower the elevation!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteThat's a great way to use up those scraps in 80s colors! Someone's going to love it!
ReplyDeleteLove the quilting design and your creative back ! Happy Stitching!
ReplyDeleteThose fabrics really work well together. This looks cozy and comforting. Someone is going to appreciate the love.
ReplyDeletegood use of the scraps - I have a jelly roll or two that I should use for something like that
ReplyDeleteI always get good ideas from you. I am close to getting all of my scraps organized and I can see that this one would be a good use of some of them! I really like the colors you used. Yup, air-conditioning makes everything better!
ReplyDeleteBlue and mauve looks so good together! That made a really pretty quilt.
ReplyDeletePerfect! I'm sure the perfect recipient is out there for it. <3 Thanks for sharing in Sew & Tell.
ReplyDeleteNice combo of fabrics, Vicki!!! Those colors are coming back around!!!
ReplyDeleteSoon those fabrics will be considered "vintage" LOL. Love the backing. This is a great donation quilt.
ReplyDeleteI have always had an affection for blues and mauves. This quilt is just the sweetest and looks perfectly country which is what I love. Beautiful job, Vicki. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great scrappy quilt, Vicki! I have always loved blues and mauves together. The first quilt class I ever took was in the 80s and it was in blue and mauve! We had to sew all the blocks together by hand and mark and cut the quilt from templates we made! They allowed us to sew the borders on by machine and then we hand quilted it! My only hand quilted quilt! My granddaughter loved it when she was a baby. Thanks for sharing with us at Monday Musings!
ReplyDeleteI like the soft colors, what a pretty quilt. These hot days have definitely been good for staying in and enjoying the AC!
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