For June, it's a continuation of the May Book of the Month, Stash Lab - Simple Solutions for Scrap Quilts (affiliate link) by Tonya Alexander.
And why is that, besides the growing desire to use up scraps? See that pinwheel quilt on the cover? Pinwheels made of pinwheels - what a neat idea! I'm going to attempt to make one close to that with the scrap squares made last month.
I think they're the right size, just not sure if there's enough light, medium, and dark. And if the quilt takes a bit of a detour, well, all the better! With a baby quilt size in mind, it won't be a huge challenge. As always, I'll keep you posted on the progress.
Have a great day quilting!
Remember Blossoms,
my wall hanging using the Crafted Applique (affiliate link) technique?
In that post, I mentioned that I would do future testing on how this technique holds up in the wash. And now the time has come:
and I would say PRETTY DARN GOOD! Granted this was just one 25 minute wash with a full tumble dry, but I'm pretty impressed! So for all of the inquiring minds out there, yes, the Crafted Applique (affiliate link) technique is well worth the effort, as no, that fabric does not fray.
For me, this is really exciting! I have a snowflake project, with a deadline, and thought I would use the Crafted Applique (affiliate link) technique AND my Silhouette Cameo (affiliate link) cutting machine. Hoping that by combining the two, the project will be done in no time! I'll let you know how that works out, though I can't share the project until sometime in the fall - sorry to make you wait.
See you tomorrow at Midweek Makers, as now I'm off to prep my fabric for snowflakes!
A few pieces of leftover strip sets have turned into an awesome new quilt pattern - Stock Market!
A fabulous scrap busting quilt with a modern take on the classic strip quilt.
Using my technique of pantographs plus custom quilting,
the pretty pantograph, Hot Cocoa, was quilted all over the background, while the orange jagged line has straight line quilting.
And because I like to continue the designs to the edge, matching angled binding completes the quilt.
Leftover scrap pieces from the front made a long strip set for the back, helping to make it wider. Doesn't that look great?
Here's a closeup to see more of that yummy quilting!
A fun fact about the front side of that backing fabric. It actually looks like this:
Rather dated, wouldn't you say? Ah, but the backside was muted, with a grey - green cast and little bits of coral from the flowers.
Now a perfect fit with the front of the quilt! By the way, any leftovers of it have gone in the recycle pile - not playing with that fabric again!
Interested in busting your stash of strips? Give Stock Market a try! The pattern comes in two sizes, lap (54" x 77") or twin (70" x 77") with full, detailed instructions for both, including how to easily match angles. The pattern is geared toward the confident beginner/intermediate quilter, comfortable with 45 degree angles. Color choices are unlimited too - wouldn't this look great with black scraps, a grey background, and a red line? Be creative - make it your own!
Happy Quilting!
