HRT Ragout
60 x 80
It's a finish!
600 Half Rectangle Triangles (HRTs)
1200 pieces
I don't pre-cut any scraps but way back when I first sorted boxes and boxes of scraps I ended up with a 4.5 inch width scrap bin that never seems to get used up even though I have finished several quilts made entirely of scraps from that bin. In September 2018 I started making HRTs as one of my Rainbow Scrap Challenge (RSC) projects hoping to empty out that bin. (That didn't happen but I'm still working toward that goal.)
Some months I barely made any HRTs in the color of the month because I didn't have any scraps in that color. Other times I had lots of scraps in the monthly color.
Most of the neutrals I did have to cut from scrap chunks. Anything goes into this type of quilt. I've found that this kind of quilt is a lot of fun for someone who is in a hospital, extended care facility or nursing home because it's a great conversation starter for visitors when they are at a loss for words. Even adults like a good I Spy game and everyone gets a good laugh over what they find in the quilt. Sometimes memories are triggered too.
A simple quilt calls for simple quilting.
The scrappy neutral binding came entirely from the leftover binding bin. There was just enough. I think I had about two inches to spare.
Getting this to the finish line was my August One Monthly Goal (OMG) so later in the month I will link up to Elm Street Quilts OMG.
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Its a fun quilt and a great way to use up stash. I like the way the quilting is on the back. Cross hatching and straight line quilting are two of my favorite ways to finish up a scrappy quilt.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely marvelous - and you are so right about adults loving an I Spy type scrappy quilt.
ReplyDeleteAmazing! It truly is lovely! Someone will love it!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on a beautiful finish!
ReplyDeleteAll your hard work on this one resulted in a very pretty quilt. I love your quilting too. ---"Love"
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful scrappy finish, love it!
ReplyDeleteI always love a triangle quilt and the quilting is perfect for it.
ReplyDeleteAnother lovely quilt. As you said, so much to look at, little snippets of chillis, watermelons, paw prints etc etc. Love the backing too. Well done, Cathy, another great scrap quilt.
ReplyDeleteThis is just awesome!!! The colors are just so fun!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome. I love a scrap quilt and they are my favorite!
ReplyDeleteI can't express how much I love this quilt, Cathy. Those "backwards" triangles just make the quilt for me. They add interest and are such a fun surprise!
ReplyDeleteThis is a scrappy quilt that everyone will love. So much fun in looking at it.
ReplyDeleteYay!! Great finish! I'm glad you moved this one along so fast, it's one of my favorites. Something about the brights against neutrals, and those few oddball backwards triangles that makes me smile :)
ReplyDeleteWow, Cathy — that really resonated with me, what you said about scrappy novelty print quilts helping visitors as a conversation starter in the hospital, when everyone is at a loss for words. Your HRT quilt is beautiful, cheerful, and made with so much love and thoughtfulness. May your 4 1/2” strip bin NEVER be emptied!!
ReplyDeleteYour darling quilt should be in the encyclopedia under “Scrap Quilt” as it is the quintessential fabric mashup. So gorgeous!! Congrats on yet another great finish.
ReplyDeleteI love it. It's amazing how those scraps seem to multiply when we are not looking (even with the lid closed)! Just think of how many quilts you have gotten out of that bin already and they were just "scraps".
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finish! You have such a nice selection of scraps.
ReplyDeleteWonderful! Sounds like you have more scraps than some people have stash!
ReplyDeleteI love it love it to the moon and back. I can't say any more than all the rest have already said.
ReplyDeleteLove it...so bright and colorful and the scrappy binding is perfect.
ReplyDeleteLove this! I agree that all those scraps give a person a lot to explore and enjoy. Thanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic finish! It's so fun to get a peek in your scrap bin via your quilt, I recognize a few of those fabrics!
ReplyDeleteFantastic quilt and name!!
ReplyDeleteI love this soooo much! Those little wrong-ways are the best part!
ReplyDeleteLove this quilt! Giving me ideas.:)
ReplyDeleteLove it! Thanks for linking up with Elm Street Quilts One Monthly Goal and congrats on your finish!
ReplyDeleteI am so behind in blog reading. This is such a fantastic quilt!
ReplyDeleteI love how the blocks going in the opposite direction make your eyes keep moving around the quilt! Great job!