Leanne, from Devoted Quilter is hosting the Lazy Summer Quilt Camp. She always has fun challenges and this one peeked my interest immediately!!!
Scraps, Beautiful Scraps
Day 12: Today’s prompt is “Scraps, beautiful scraps.”
I ♥️ scrap quilts. Years ago, I was all about dumpster diving at sewing events, pulling out those scraps others were throwing away. Then, I made a scrap quilt without using a single scrap of my own. That was the end of my dumpster diving days. I had, and still have, a plethora of scraps. I do not need other people’s scraps!!
I have LOTS of scrappy quilts … but I’m only posting a few of them today!
This is one of my favourite scrap quilts. In fact, I will be doing a workshop on this quilt in March at the guild.
In the Fall of 2022, I hosted a mystery scrappy quilt … this was my prototype. I originally made this quilt for an Island Batik challenge using the “4 Patch Square Up” tool by Studio 180.
Then, in 2021, Kelly Young’s of My Quilt Infatuation, had her “Scrappy Improv Quilting” book published. You can read about it HERE. (And it’s a fabulous, wonderful book!)
I have made several quilts from this book:
Then there are the BOMs with Patterns by Jen:
As I look at these pictures, I realize that they are all made with Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics) scraps.
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One who sleeps under a quilt is covered by LOVE!
Happy Quilting!
Gail
Linking to:
- So Scrappy @ Scrap Happy
- Frédérique @ Quilting Patchwork Applique
- Sunday Stash @ quiltpaintcreate
- Oh Scrap @ Quilting is More Fun than Housework
- 15 Minutes to Stitch @ Life in Pieces
- Monday Musing @ Songbird Designs
- Sew and Tell @ Melva Loves Scraps
- Craftastic Monday @ Sew Can Do
- To Do Tuesday @ Quilt Schmitt
Quilting Gail 
I’m a big fan of scraps too. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you!
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Your scrappy quilts are beautiful, the one you are going to teach is a pretty one. I too do not have to collect scraps for other quilters, I may have some in my storage boxes 😉 Thank you for sharing your pretty quilts and linking up.
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Thanks, Frédérique! I’m sure we’re not the only ones that don’t need other’s scraps! Thanks for hosting the Link party!
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I love your scrappy quilts. Thanks for sharing the inspirations!
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Thank you!
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I do love scrappy quilts! the Batiks look great in the variation of the Irish chain one!
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Thank you!! It’s hard to go wrong when using Island Batik scraps!
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Does the amount ever really go down? I think they multiply in the dark when we aren’t looking.
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They do!!
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Very fun scrap quilts. Lots of scraps went into all of those, but I bet you still have lots left to play with. Scraps never seem to end!
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Thanks, Kate! Yes, lots and lots of scraps were used and I think that in the night scraps have sex and multiply!
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Your scrappy quilts are wonderful, I especially love the star one.
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Thank you! As I said, it’s a favourite!
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Those are all lovely scrappy quilts, Gail. I’ve had the scrappy star block on my list for a few years now. I have two of Kelly’s books, she is immensely thorough with information. I enjoyed her blog while she was able to be more active.
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Thanks, Kat! I, too, enjoy Kelly’s books!
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Love your hot air balloons, Gail. Yes, we are blessed with Island Batik scraps. My cups are overflowing!
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Thanks, Brenda!! We have been very spoilt by Island Batik!
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