I have talked about this before but I really am trying to use up fabric that I currently have as well as break into the scrap pile more often than buying new fabric. And it’s been good for me (and the budget!). Before I would buy fabric that I “loved” and then look at it 3-4 months later and think “hmmm…I am not sure why I bought that.” And then it ended up sitting in piles and piles. But no more! My fabric stash is down to 2 bins (that is a huge accomplishment!) and the eventual goal is buy fabric on a “by-need-project” basis.
This quilt was one of those stash busters…that I actually really love.
The quilt front is 5″ blocks that are sashed together in white. It was an easy sew, I cut all the pieces and sewed it in one day (afternoon and after bedtime) so I could get it off to Melissa to quilt. I love the big loops she did….it’s becoming one of my favorite quilting stitches.
And the fabrics are all leftovers from quilts I made earlier in the year. The backing is from Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores in their quilting wall section. The quilt itself is about 50 inches by 60 inches and is perfect for the bottom of a twin bed.
For the binding, I used some mustardy-yellow floral that I had in the stash. Another scrap buster done!!!!
Are you working on any quilting projects? I just finished up another quilt top that I started last July for my 3 year old’s bed. Yes, I just found it…but it is finally off to be long-arm quilted!
~Elizabeth
This turned out beautifully! The colors are so bright and fun while still being simple and sweet. I think the white sashing makes it look so delicate. I love that you used your scraps for this! I am determined not to let my stash get out of control and this is a perfect way for me to use my 5″ scraps I’ve tucked away. Great job!
Gorgeous work, as always! And those springy colors are making me antsy for nicer weather . . . cut it out 😛
Joann’s was having great sale on calico’s and quilt fabric today…wished i had will power..added a nice stack to the stash 🙂
Love it! All of my PR&P stuff is coming in and yes, most of it is being turned into quilts for my kids beds! I’m so excited to get started!!
I just ordered a kit from Craftsy. They are having a sale on Quilting kits. This will be my first ‘real quilt’ and I am so excited about it (I am finishing put a rag quilt now)!!
I love the quilt! The colors together are so pretty…
Peaches and chrome go so well together. Its come out beautiful.
That is a lovely quilt! I love the colors, and the quilting is beautiful too.
Love love love those colors! I love how the white offsets the colors. The back is perfect !