The next couple of months I'm going to try to finish up several sets of blocks I've been making as Rainbow Scrap Challenge projects.
I've been trying to clean out most of my scrap bags, bins and boxes. I started making these Plus Postage blocks in an effort to use up the scraps in the 1.5 inch scrap bin. And now I'm scraping the bottom of the bin (thank goodness).
These 10 inch finished blocks were inspired by a pattern in American Patchwork and Quilting April 2016 designed by Susan Ache. I say "inspired" because the pattern used strip piecing and only used two fabrics in each block. As you can see I'm using a scrappy mix instead.
I've decided to make my quilt 6 blocks by 8 blocks (60 x 80 inches finished quilt) so I need a total of 48 blocks. I now have 38 blocks.
So I continued to scrape the bottom of the 1.5 inch scrap barrel and cut parts for 10 more blocks. I didn't count the neutrals but I think I'll need to cut a few more of those squares.
Love this quilt!
ReplyDeleteReaching the bottom of the barrel. That sounds like a huge accomplishment. The plus blocks ae looking great. So much more fun in scrappy. Isn't everything better with scraps though?
ReplyDeletewow that is what i call a real treat!
ReplyDeleteWhat a super scrap-using pattern! I have a sweater-sized box filled with postage stamp squares as well as bin of 1.5" strings. Do you piece them as little four-patches and then make four 16-patches and four 4-patches sewn onto the red bars?
ReplyDeleteI like this scrappy with red pluses. I find your systematic emptying of your scrap bins fascinating; so well organised.
ReplyDeleteI think we're all going to love your scrappy version of this quilt! Pretty great that you really are getting to the bottom of that bin!
ReplyDeleteI love those plus blocks and much prefer your scrappy version. Knowing you, or any good quilter, those 1.5” scraps will regenerate soon enough. Can’t wait to see this one finished.
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous blocks, I’m looking forward to seeing them all together!
ReplyDeleteThese Plus blocks will make a great quilt. The Red crosses will stand out dramatically.
ReplyDeleteYes indeed, I love all the dramatic red crosses standing out amongst all those tiny postage squares!
ReplyDeleteI like the scrappy better - and I can't imagine ever getting to the bottom
ReplyDeleteGreat job working through the scrap piles this year! Looking great.
ReplyDeleteKeep scraping - you're almost there!
ReplyDeleteI love the scrappy look of your blocks! Scrappier is always betterer!
The bottom of the bin!!??
ReplyDeleteWhat?? There's a bottom to the bin?!?! LOL
Great job on your Plus Postage blocks!
Those are looking good. I like the red plus in there
ReplyDeleteStill a lot of great flavors at the bottom of your barrel!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is going to be SEW awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteOh I love the Plus in the center of the block, really nice. It's going to be a pretty quilt.
ReplyDeleteooo - That's a lot of work from separate scraps instead of strip piecing technique! Impressive! Making fabulousness from scraps always enchants me. :)
ReplyDeleteI don't envy you cutting up all those tiny 1.5" squares but I know it'll feel good when done. Very pretty blocks and ONLY 10 more to go! Yippee!
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