Saturday, May 28, 2016

A New Scrap Project


I did it again! I started a new project! I have no idea why. However, I'm using up scraps so I decided it's okay! I found an old quilt along on Pinterest but I'm changing it up a bit! It's nice to be able to go through my stash and actually use it up. I'm not sure how large the quilt will be but this piece measures 24" square. 


I cut 64 squares to make the center square. This measures 16.5" X 16.5".


I added flying geese to each side.


I added flying geese to the 2 remaining sides as well as 2 half square triangles made of a solid fabric and more scrap squares.

There you have it! That's it so far. I have a million more squares to cut out. I've worked the last 3 days and haven't touched any sewing. Besides, it was so hot today! Our first day over 90 degrees! I sat on the deck and read for a little bit. It was a great way to unwind after work. 

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10 comments:

  1. Auntie EmMay 28, 2016 at 10:39 PM

    Looks like a fun project, and a great way to use even the smaller scraps. Will all the star points be the same fabric?

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    1. Rosemary DickinsonMay 29, 2016 at 2:33 PM

      Thanks, Em! I'm using a different fabric for the next star. Just trying to use up those scraps!!

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  2. JulieroseMay 29, 2016 at 12:36 PM

    Oh this is lovely--great use of scraps--my postage stamp blocks are 17 x 17--took them out (are we on the same wavelength or what lol?? I love those pastel colors in yours....
    hugs, Juierose P.S. at least we have a cooling sea breeze here today and 83 is ok with me...;-)))

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    1. Rosemary DickinsonMay 29, 2016 at 2:34 PM

      Thanks, Julierose! Great minds think alike! It was over 90 here yesterday but today it's only in the 60's! Crazy!! Your 80's sound good to me!

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  3. DoreenMay 29, 2016 at 3:27 PM

    I've never tackled such a postage stamp type pattern but I definitely love the stars with it!!!!

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    1. Rosemary DickinsonMay 30, 2016 at 11:01 AM

      Thanks, Doreen! I may be changing it up a bit. We'll see!

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  4. Mystic QuilterMay 30, 2016 at 12:47 AM

    Oh this is going to be another super quilt and 24" is a good size given that you all those squares!

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    1. Rosemary DickinsonMay 30, 2016 at 11:01 AM

      Thank you for the nice comment! It's a nice way to use up those pesky scraps!

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  5. sewyouquilt2May 30, 2016 at 4:49 AM

    love it! 6 blocks will make a gorgeous lap quilt. you have pretty scraps hee hee

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    1. Rosemary DickinsonMay 30, 2016 at 11:02 AM

      Thanks so much! You mean I have too many scraps! Haha!
      Some of these scraps are so old! I love being able to use them!

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