To give you some idea of the size of the scrap pieces, the little squares and strips measure 1" finished, the larger black print square at the front about 6-1/2 inches. On a whim I decided to take this batch home last week and see what they might become. During spare moments over the weekend and today, my handy seam ripper and sewing machine reconfigured some of the scraps into 9-patch blocks that eventually became this little doll quilt top.
More than a little wonky since I didn't bother to square up anything as I went along. In the beginning I'd planned to just use Lois's scraps for the top, but eventually decided there just wasn't enough of anything to make a good background for the 9-patches, and this off-red was handy in the stash. The narrow stop border is made up of three different black prints, and each side has several pieces seamed together to achieve the needed length. The top measures 20-3/4 by 25 inches, and the 9-patch blocks finish at 3 inches square - more or less ;-)
I hardly made a dent in all the little scrappy pieces, so tomorrow the remainder are traveling back to quilt group and I'll put out a challenge to the gang, to see how many doll quilts we can make from the remainder, with the caveat that each person only choose one extra fabric to be used in addition to the scraps while making her top. I'd love to see this become a round-robin of sorts, though I wonder how many will take me up on the challenge!
Meanwhile, my hand quilting buddy in the evening. Sleepy eyes ...
15 comments:
OH!! I love it! Way too tiny for me and my eyes..kinda like ole sleepy there. Too cute!
What a darling quilt...and a great helper!
What tiny pieces and you’ve made something beautiful. Cute pup too;).
Love how you made some lemonade from cast offs! Mixing different blacks works for me as I love the variety.
Your little doll quilt is precious. The red background was perfect for all those scraps. Love all your make-do sewing. It adds a sprinkle of charm. I'd say you met the challenge.
Very cute. Doll quilts are so much fun.
That is wonderful. I really like the fabric you chose to go with it too. Your sleepy eyed buddy looks a lot like mine!
Pretty little quilt! Love the colors
Love the red background! Your dolly quilt is just precious...and love the expression on your sweet puppy’s face.
Love these sorts of challenges.:)
Delightful quilt and lovely challenge. How excited a child will be to receive one.
Wonderful little quilt, great use of leftovers.
Your quilt buddy is adorable.
Love that quilting buddy of yours!
And the scraps went to good use/ it looks wonderful!
Pretty little doll quilt and great use of those scraps. I hope your quilting buddies rise to the challenge and see what else can come of the leftovers!
What a great little quilt, and a great idea for a challenge. I'm always amazed at how far scraps go.
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