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Thursday, August 13, 2020

Skimpy Scrimption Stars


It's a flimsy!
Skimpy Scrimption Stars
60 x 84


I started making the Stars from skimpy scrimptions (skinny scraps/selvages) back in December 2018 after I was inspired by a c. 1880 quilt in the Pat Nichols collection at the Mengei International Museum. 


I used Corey Yoder's (Coriander Quilts) string star tutorial which was nice because I didn't have any set in seams to deal with while making these 8 point stars. 


After making a few stars off and on since 2018 I got serious about finishing enough stars for a top a few months ago and made it my "20 minute challenge" project. That meant I sewed on the stars at least 20 minutes first thing each day I went into the sewing room. 

 Finally at the end of June I had enough blocks for my quilt. And now I have a flimsy. And I still have a lot of skimpy scrimptions...probably enough for 10 more quilts like this. But that's not going to happen. At least right now I don't think that's going to happen. 





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17 comments:

  1. QuiltdivajulieAugust 13, 2020 at 9:36 AM

    Love the term skimpy scrimptions -- GREAT term. What a happy scrappy quilt (and thanks for the link to her tutorial!).

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  2. maggie fellowAugust 13, 2020 at 10:26 AM

    ah... a new word - glad for the no set in seams tutorial, and I really like your top- I'm sure all quilters have way too many scrimptions

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  3. NannAugust 13, 2020 at 10:28 AM

    Your Scrimptions are scrumptious! Thanks for the reference to the tutorial. I am going through early 1980's quilt magazines and so many blocks are patterned for hand-piecing.

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  4. LindaAugust 13, 2020 at 10:50 AM

    Absolutely great! I look forward to 10 more similar quilts!!!!! Or not!!!!
    I know you work in small periods of time on these blocks but there is SO much work in this flimsy. Hats off to you for finishing it.

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  5. CathyAugust 13, 2020 at 11:24 AM

    Awesome stars! I’ve loved this top from the moment you started it. I can’t believe you have that many scraps still left over. I mean, I believe it, but WOW!!

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  6. SandyPAAugust 13, 2020 at 11:24 AM

    Hey - I just noticed there is a stripe in the middle of each star point which matches the block background. Clever! Nann said it best...this is a scrumptious, fun quilt! Sandy at sewhigh.blogspot.com

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  7. Alycia~QuiltygirlAugust 13, 2020 at 12:15 PM

    That is just amazing!!

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  8. JulieroseAugust 13, 2020 at 12:39 PM

    Just a lovely way to use up those selvages...beautiful finish
    Hugs from afar julierose

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  9. Pamela ArbourAugust 13, 2020 at 6:19 PM

    Awesome. I can’t believe you have enough for 10 more!

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  10. MissPatAugust 13, 2020 at 8:54 PM

    Delightful stars with a stellar name. Good use for selvages (which I don't keep, thank heavens).

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  11. Gretchen WeaverAugust 14, 2020 at 5:39 AM

    Love it! Can't wait to see how you quilt it!

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  12. The Joyful QuilterAugust 14, 2020 at 7:22 AM

    What a fabulous flimsy it is!! Thank you for including the tutorial link.

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  13. mangozzAugust 14, 2020 at 12:14 PM

    Love your string stars! I've always liked this design. Thanks for the link to the tutorial.

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  14. QuiltGranmaAugust 14, 2020 at 9:59 PM

    Love them, but the directions did not say the finished size of the blocks. Could YOU tell me?

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  15. Cynthia Brunz DesignsAugust 15, 2020 at 7:56 PM

    Love it Cathy!

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  16. Sylvia@TreadlestitchesAugust 16, 2020 at 9:37 AM

    Wow! This is amazing! Congrats on a perfectly wonderful quilt!

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  17. LIttle Penguin QuiltsAugust 16, 2020 at 6:24 PM

    Those are neat blocks! I love the red and yellow backgrounds!

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