For this week's project I once again turned to my fabric stash. Working from stash makes so very happy. I like to use my fabrics, even the rare and sought after ones that I know I won't be able to replace. I know, I have enough fabric to last this life time, and with new fabrics coming in all the time, it is definitely a use it, or lose it situation. It's a matter of keeping on going and making the quilts ...
Thankfully, it is a task I relish. And scrap quilts are at the top of my list; in this instance by scrap quilt I mean a quilt made from many different fabrics to create an all over "scrappy" look, rather than fabrics that have been rescued from the scrap bin. The fabrics used for this quilt are all from stash, and range from small scale 30's prints to modern large scale designs, Japanese imports, designer quilting cottons and stash basics (dots, checks, stripes etc), in all the colors of the rainbow and more.
The quilt design is simple, alternating a patchwork square with a small quarter log cabin block. Lots of repetitive sewing. Cut, sew, press and repeat. This quilt is more about the fabrics than the design, although I do think that the little log cabins and the white "center" squares give the quilt a fresh, and modern look, as well as a sense of calm.
Ready for basting and quilting.
Thank you for stopping by,
Rita
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More RPQ Quarter Log Cabin Quilts
More RPQ Scrap Quilts
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Nice Rita.
ReplyDeleteVery fresh.
Those touches of mauve are lovely and the white does make it fresh and modern. Whimsical.
ReplyDeleteLove the little things you do-like fussy cut the boots fabric. Your work is always fabulous.
ReplyDeleteAnother precious quilt! Love all the checks and ginghams :)
ReplyDeleteI'd love to go through your fabrics one day... so fun!
ReplyDeleteThat boot print! Yes, a shot of your fabric stash would be a treat!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely my kind of quilt. I discovered a long time ago that if there is significant amount of white in a quilt, then I am happy with it.
ReplyDeleteLove the "sense of calm" ....!
ReplyDeleteI love this and I have soooo many 3.5" squares left over 9really from the baby quilts. Great idea Rita !
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely little strawberry piece :-)
ReplyDeleteLove your fabrics and quarter log cabin!
ReplyDeleteVery inspiring advice.
ReplyDeleteStop hoarding, just use it. Make stuff with the fabric.
I am trying very hard to cut into my stash, and use up as much as I can.
have a fun day, and a superb week-end
Your quilts are simple yet always look so complicated. I don't have scraps but lots of precuts and FQ bundles. I have thought about how I can make a quilt in similar style but have no idea how. I guess just buying low volume quilt bundles would be a start. I think you are so lucky on how fast your quilts sell too. You are an amazing person!
ReplyDeleteI would love to raid your stash!! You have the prettiest bright fabrics! I would love to know how you choose stash fabrics. Kay
ReplyDeleteGosh, this is so pretty!
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ReplyDeleteThis is lovely.
i love scrap quilts to, feel like free ones
ReplyDeleteScrappy quilts are my favorite kind of quilts. They are so energetic and alive!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea, it looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt. It is a very fun quilt. I would love to make one with my scraps. What size are your blocks?
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