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Sunday, July 23, 2017

Pumpkin Peels

Pumpkin Peels

Quarter section of a quilt I just finished
 by Mary Elizabeth Kinch and Biz Storms



It takes a lot of scraps to make these big arches. I've been slowly going through all my scrap piles and I have been sorting the smaller pieces that remind me of autumn colors into light and dark bags for these arches.  When I think I have enough for four peels I make the blocks. I tape telephone book pages together to make the big arch foundations. 

I try to do a little hand work each night before bed to relax.  Applique isn't my usual type of project but these peels needed to be appliqued to the background fabric so it has been my hand work of choice the past couple of evenings. 

Two down and two to go! 

(And now back to my regularly scheduled hand work projects - embroidery and crochet and quilt bindings until it gets cooler and I go back to hand quilting). 

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38 comments:

  1. swoozeJuly 23, 2017 at 8:44 AM

    Love your quilt. I'm a sucker for that bubblegum pink

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  2. dianeJuly 23, 2017 at 8:44 AM

    Like the background fabric being used with the scrappy peels. Colorful. Can see it's a good way to use up those smaller pieces.

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  3. The Cozy QuilterJuly 23, 2017 at 9:03 AM

    I have met Mary Elizabeth and seen several of her quilts. They use insanely small pieces. I love your scrappy pumpkin peels!

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  4. Frog QuilterJuly 23, 2017 at 9:07 AM

    Those blocks are SO CUTE!!!

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  5. MonicaJuly 23, 2017 at 9:36 AM

    These are SO pretty, Cathy. It's going to be gorgeous with all four!

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  6. Carol C.July 23, 2017 at 9:59 AM

    The background is perfect!! I love how this is turning out!

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  7. Karen - Quilts...etc.July 23, 2017 at 10:17 AM

    love your pumpkin peels - so colorful and pretty

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  8. BarbaraJuly 23, 2017 at 10:23 AM

    Those blocks are stunning. I love the pattern as well as the background you've chosen.

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  9. AngieJuly 23, 2017 at 10:30 AM

    LOVE the background you've chosen - great idea!

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  10. scraphappyJuly 23, 2017 at 10:38 AM

    So many fun scraps, and your background fabric really ties them all together.

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  11. MariJuly 23, 2017 at 11:10 AM

    Wow! That will be a spectacular quilt!

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  12. LIttle Penguin QuiltsJuly 23, 2017 at 11:35 AM

    Those are fun to look at! I really like the background color with the scrappy and colorful orange peels.

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  13. Julie in GAJuly 23, 2017 at 12:24 PM

    I love your pumpkin peels with all the little bitty scraps and the wonderful background print. They look amazing!

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  14. Goofin' Off Around the BlockJuly 23, 2017 at 12:47 PM

    Your pumpkin peels looks fantabulous (is that a word?). It's a perfect pattern to use up those scraps and crumbs. Happy stitching! --Andrea

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  15. Cynthia Brunz DesignsJuly 23, 2017 at 1:32 PM

    I always enjoy your background choices. They inspire me to think about my own scrap quilts a little differently. Thanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!

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  16. LindaJuly 23, 2017 at 1:49 PM

    Wow, is Bees are amazing! Love the background colour. Not a pattern I have encountered before.

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  17. QuiltdivajulieJuly 23, 2017 at 1:52 PM

    I have that book and the pumpkin peels are my favorite and want-to-make design. Although I'm thinking about a single set of 4 as a wall hanging rather than a full quilt. LOVE your background color/fabric.

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  18. Melody A.July 23, 2017 at 2:06 PM

    This is going to be an amazing Quilt!!! lovely work. Take care and stay cool from Iowa

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  19. cspoonquiltJuly 23, 2017 at 2:42 PM

    That is a very cool project. Yes! handwork is a good way to get sleepy. A few stitches is usually all it takes for me! LOL Thanks for the referall to that book looks interesting. cheers!

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  20. gayleJuly 23, 2017 at 2:49 PM

    Your blocks are flat-out gorgeous! And I really love the background, too - such a good use of a large print!
    I have that book, but so far I haven't gotten any further than drooling on the pages...

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  21. ShelinaJuly 23, 2017 at 3:15 PM

    What a great use for scrap fabric - and so beautiful too.

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  22. ArianeJuly 23, 2017 at 3:21 PM

    I love these!!

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  23. AnonymousJuly 23, 2017 at 3:37 PM

    What a great pattern and your colours really make it sing!

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  24. AnonymousJuly 23, 2017 at 5:11 PM

    Such a great pattern and your colours make it sing!

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  25. Quilter KathyJuly 23, 2017 at 5:19 PM

    What an amazing scrappy project and such a fun background fabric!

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  26. Linda @ kokaquiltsJuly 23, 2017 at 5:45 PM

    A couple of lovely scrappy blocks! And your pink is perfect for the backgrounds.

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  27. CathieJJuly 23, 2017 at 6:17 PM

    You have quite a variety of scraps. These are so pretty.

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  28. mangozzJuly 23, 2017 at 6:42 PM

    I love this design and your red background fabric is fabulous! You have so many ongoing projects. Do you have any idea how many WIPS you have? Just curious.

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  29. NannJuly 23, 2017 at 6:43 PM

    WOW. Wonderful design and the bubblegum background is perfect.

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  30. Mystic QuilterJuly 23, 2017 at 8:03 PM

    Your Pumpkin Peels are beautiful, you're going to have one stunning quilt when you have the four sections together.

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  31. JulieroseJuly 23, 2017 at 9:02 PM

    these are just lovely blocks--I love all those little scrappy pieces--
    hugs, Julierose

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  32. margaretJuly 24, 2017 at 12:59 AM

    so colourful such a good way to use scraps

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  33. Mad Cat QuiltsJuly 24, 2017 at 9:21 AM

    Gorgeous!!

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  34. eileenJuly 25, 2017 at 1:03 AM

    What a beauty! Love the colors!

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  35. Jennie in GAJuly 25, 2017 at 9:34 PM

    These are amazing! And I love your background choice.

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  36. maggie fellowJuly 27, 2017 at 7:46 AM

    wow these are amazing

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  37. EmilyJuly 28, 2017 at 6:55 PM

    I seriously love these. I don't usually do curves, but I may have to make an exception and try this. Truly stunning!

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  38. NicoleAugust 2, 2017 at 10:14 AM

    I have that book! It was one of the first quilt books I got. I leaf through it periodically and admire all the tiny pieces. Yours is looking amazing already.

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