As usual, this started with a pile of donated scraps, this batch from Diane. I used many of them on a PREVIOUS QUILT, but there were still a good number left over.
Then inspiration struck in the form of a FREE PATTERN. I had to reduce the size, but it quickly added up to a pretty baby quilt.
It will be donated to the local children’s hospital. Someone is sure to love it.
The cut-off HSTs are in the pending pile and will be used in a future project. Every scrap seems to find its place.
Made out of fabric donated a few years ago, I believe by Stephanie. THIS PICTURE sparked the idea that finally pushed the fabric pieces to quilt status.
There was enough matching fabric included for back and binding.
It will likely be donated to the Children’s Hospital.
I used 2-1/2″ squares so this one finishes at 38″ square.
By “Camping” I mean Summer Camp. All those fun, outdoors activities that are part of growing up.
Again, this started with a small amount (about 3/4 yard) of the focus fabric, and was a quick finish as the blocks only have 7 pieces. The woodsy backing reinforces the theme.
MINI TUTORIAL: Start with a center 5″ square. Add 6 rectangles 5″ x 2-3/4″. That’s it! You’ll have a 9″ finished block. I used 20 blocks in this quilt, finishing at 26″ x 45″. It was fun, and a bit of a challenge, to get the scrap rectangle values right: dark enough to not compete with the focus fabric, but light enough to shine.
I don’t usually use light bindings, but there was enough of the focus fabric to do this and it felt right this time. It was a 2-1/2″ binding so the print would be that much more visible.
It goes in the donation pile for now.
Some of you know that my school offers children a learning experience known as Intensives. The week before Christmas and the last week of school in the Spring, students don’t attend regular classes. (Honestly, what really gets done in classes at that time?) Rather, each student selects from a menu of classes and attends that one course for the entire week. Offerings include theater, music, rock climbing, engineering, local history, and…sewing!
While on Spring Break this past week, I prepped samples for the Spring Sewing Intensive. SEW much fun!
There are still a lot of details to work out, but this part is finished.
I am including links to tutorials the projects are based on:
Tote Bag (The handles could be shortened)
Potato Chip Block (Part of a larger service project. We will use 2-1/2″ x 4-1/2″.)
Small Bear (Reduced the size on this one)
Potholder (Changed the dimensions on this one to 10″ for foundation and 9″ for backing)
I expect that a great time will be had by all.
Now, for an appeal: If you have leftover precut squares (2-1/2″, 5″ or 10″) that you would like to be rid of, I would use them for these student projects. I am not asking for free, but would pay for them and shipping if we can make a deal. You can leave a comment or email me. Thank you so much for considering us.
The quilt for the son-of-the-granddaughter-of-my-husband’s-mother’s-best-friend is complete. That small amount (less than 1/4 yard) of Star Wars fabric is now a 49″ square quilt suitable for cuddling.
The minkee back both shows off the quilting and makes it a good snuggle.
The Kona Blueberry background fabric isn’t my usual choice, but it works in this case, because it doesn’t compete with the white in the print.
I am pleased with the bold, graphic results. It will soon be in the mail to a galaxy far, far away (Georgia) where we (husband and I) hope it will bring years of comfort.
Possibly it was always this way, but it seems that the rise of pre-cuts has led to certain sizes being used more often in piecing quilts.
Because of that, sometimes you can take leftovers from different projects and find that they can play surprisingly well, like little kids who just met on a playground.
Just start trying to match things up and see what happens.
Well, there you go!
It doesn’t take long to finish when the pieces have a common denominator, in this case 2-1/2″ squares.
You could make the same design from scratch with those mini-charms or charm packs just looking for a purpose.
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This is the second quilt finished while watching Conference this past weekend.
It is based on THIS tutorial (She calls it Sunburst).
It will be delivered to our Assistant Principal who has a great love for Africa and does much good there sponsoring the education of children.
I hope the rich colors will evoke that beautiful place, and the star will demonstrate the light she shares.
This is the third quilt I have made for fans of the University of Georgia (Number 1–for Husband–HERE. Number 2–for Sister-in-Law–HERE.) This one is based on THIS TUTORIAL.
I like the boldness. Working with small pieces is what I do most, but there is a look that only large pieces can give.
This quilt is destined for new friends and neighbors who happen to be big University of Georgia fans–Go Dawgs!
Wedding Dress Blue 