Last of the Scrap Quilts for 2015

 Twin size quilt of scraps of floral commercial prints 65 x 87" (above)

 Baby Quilt (above) 41 x 44"

Baby Quilt (below) 33 x 52"

A Batch of Scrap Quilts

 Through the fall, I spent some time putting together, then quilting some scrap quilts with the idea of clearing some space in my studio and using up scraps.  These are kind of fun to do - and quick.  I made 9 of these this fall.  Six of them in what I call a nap size (a bit smaller than a twin quilt) and three are baby sized quilts.  All are fully quilted and bound.  Whew!  The one above measures 64 x 46"  The one below (which is shown both in detail and full images) measures 74 x 46"  These were both made with 100% wool batting. 

Hand Dyed Scrap Quilt in (mostly) Greens

 Here is another scrap quilt now finished.  It measures 52 x 86".  Good to be getting these done.  I like seeing them done.  I like reclaiming space in my studio.  I love seeing how they come together.

Scrap Quilts for Transition

 The weather has been cooling off and I am trying to get back into the swing of a studio routine.  I am not feeling terribly inspired as my head is still attached to travel, camping, hiking, fishing, etc.  So, I start sorting scraps and sewing them together.  Here is my first lap or baby sized utility quilt for 2015.

Below - the back of this quilt.

This is the sorted pile of scraps I used for this quilt (as well as a couple of others).

Scrap Quilts for Christmas

My blog has been quiet for a few days.  It has been a busy holiday and I've not been able to find the time to post.  I resolve to get back on track now that the holidays are behind me and the solitude of winter looms ahead. 

 I gifted scrap quilts to my daughters, step-daughter and grandkids for Christmas. 

Primary Colors Scrappy Back for Scrap Quilt

 Here is the back of the Primary Colors Scrap Quilt shown in yesterday's post.  Details below:

Primary Colors Scrap Quilt

This one is 48 x 80".   It is the tenth scrap quilt I have made since September!

Primary Colors Scrap Quilt

 This scrap quilt is composed of a failed "art quilt" and some leftover blocks from a New York Beauty along with some fabric pieces from the scrap box.  Detail images below.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.  I am cooking dinner at my house for all our kids and grandkids.  We all look forward to these happy times together. 

Scrappy Back for Pastel Baby Quilt

 Here is the back of the baby quilt I posted yesterday.  Still using up the scraps and no end in sight!

Pastel Scrap Quilt for Baby

 Here is another of my recently completed scrap quilts.  This one is made with my own hand dyed and hand printed fabrics.  I chose pastel colors from the box and it only added up to a baby quilt size, which is just fine, I think.  Details below:

Bright Row By Row Quilt Back

 Here is the back of my Bright Row By Row Quilt.  It includes a row of paper pieced cats that I found in the drawer AFTER I had the top completely put together including the many borders.  I did not wish to tear things apart, so I opted to add the cat row to the back of this quilt.

Row By Row Details

 I love all these bright colors and bold patterns mixed with the black and white graphic prints!  So glad I finally got this one put together!

Bright Row By Row

 I pulled these bright fun pieced rows from a UFO drawer in my studio.  This is from a quilt guild "Row by Row" exchange.  I made the first row (actually two rows of houses) and put them in a bag along with a collection of bright fabrics mixed in with some graphic black and white prints.  This bag was passed along from one to another in our "Row by Row" group.  It was probably started around year 2000.  Not sure.  One of the rows was made by a member who is now deceased.  As long as I am cleaning out space, I felt I may as well finish this one up.  I remember being flummoxed by it when I got these rows back all those years ago.  I did not hesitate at all this time.

It is all finished now and measures 50 x 61".

Scrappy Quilt Back for the Stripe Scrap Quilt

I forgot to mention this one measures 43 x 70".  Here is the back for the Scrappy Stripe Quilt I posted yesterday.

 

Here is a detail of the quilting on the backside.

My pile of finished scrap quilts is getting higher!  (they are piling up awaiting labels!)

Stripe Scrap Quilt

Horray!  I have made a lot of good progress with this series of scrappy random quilts.  There are so many other life events in my world right now - these have been like a breath of fresh air.  Therapy, actually.  I was happy with the way the spiral quilting turned out on this one.

Quilt Back for Pink and Green

 I thought this one may as well have a pieced scrap back, since that is what I am doing these days.  I balk at the idea of buying more fabric!  These backing fabrics are quite old.  Some of these fabrics are from the 80's!  I think it makes for an interesting quilt!

Pink and Green Scrap Quilt

 I am on a big mission to clean out the studio.  I have been working at this slowly over the past year.  Many things have gone to the second hand store, trash, and a few things are being resurrected and finished.  This UFO (pieced top) has been in a drawer for many years.  Probably 8 years or perhaps longer.  I thought I could finish it off as I have been doing a rather extensive series of scrap quilts.  This one is a good nap size - 45 x 72". 

 Here is a little detail picture of the quilting.  Working these larger utility quilts on my domestic machine are a challenge.  Nothing to brag about here, except for the fact that it is now finished and no longer a UFO stuck in a drawer.

Neutral Scrap Quilt Back

 Here is the back of the Neutral / Black Scrap Twin Size Quilt I showed on yesterday's post.  Below is a detail image of the front, showing the quilting (which is not very even).  I learned some things while quilting this one.  Basically - it is really hard to control free motion with a domestic sewing machine when making long runs.  There is a lot of unevenness in the quilting on this one.  No matter - I am sure it will be loved, anyway.  I don't plan on giving it to anyone who would care about the quality of the quilting!

Neutral Colors Scrap Quilt Twin Size

This one is quilted and bound.  The finished size is 58 x 80".

Scrap Quilt Back in Green

Here is the back of the green scrap quilt I shared yesterday.  Still using up scraps on the back......

 Detail of the back.