Week 3, more wonky log cabins, linking up again with RSC15 (rainbow scrap challenge 2015) with 6 new blocks.Making these is a bit like eating potato chips, it's hard to stop at just one. I'm running out of ' 'just blue' blue scraps though and have used some pale and dark blues to finish off blocks. I have a plan for next week to start some blocks in the aqua shades to begin a quilt for a friend's birthday.
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| All 14 blocks, hey that's quite a start! |
And what to do with all the teeny pieces trimmed off the edges and left over threads.....or orts as I've seen them called, which just means scraps......pile them on some wash-away( solvy) and make some more fabric of course!
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| Scraps on wash-away |
after being stitched in a net or grid pattern
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| after washing |
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| close-up of 'new' fabric |
This forms a pliable but firm 'fabric' that can be used for embellishment, or cut up to make shapes. I'm going to use it to make a gift for a friend's birthday next week, have a few ideas about what to make with it, there'll be stitching and beads for sure.
..........and an update on Walter's quilt......coming along nicely
blocks sewn into fours, and one long strip sewn
I'm going to need to add borders or it won't be wide enough so I followed Kate's example and have been auditioning fabrics. I think this brick red works well for a first border, but as I don't have very much of it, there'll be a trip to the fabric store very soon. Not sure about the second border, something blue I think, but I'll wait and see until the red is on.
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| Molly! too hot to snuggle close thank-you |
It's very hot here too Nanette - not a lot gets done on some days!
ReplyDeleteBut how my interest was piqued by your scrap fabric pictures - this I have never heard of before and I went 'Oho! this is a fabulous idea!!' What is this 'solvy' of which you speak - what is it, where do you get it from and could I make a 'fabric' that I could use in my mixed media paintings? I've just finished one [it's on my blog now] that could have benefited from a more detailed dress.......
Hello Pauline.....seems we're melting on both sides of the ditch. I've sent you an email about solvy, you'll have fun with it. Off to check out your latest masterpiece. Stay cool.
ReplyDeleteLoving what you are doing with your blues.
ReplyDeleteThanks, blues are a good colour to work with.
Deletelolol! No scrap is too small for you.... or me! That was great
ReplyDeleteLeeAnna at not afraid of color
Aah, the cow lady! It's so satisfying to use up those tiniest of pieces in some way. Thanks for visiting.
DeleteGreat blues! I love string quilts!!! Yours looks great.
ReplyDeleteAlmost out of 'blue' blue? You are on a roll, keep it up!
ReplyDeletePlenty of baby blue, teal/aqua blues, dark dark navy blues.....think I'll be rolling for a while yet. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteI love the thought you have put into making the strip blue quilt for your dear friend's husband. I am sure it will bring them both great comfort. And I LOVE the jar of hearts you have made for her to decorate and mediate on. Very well done. Much cooler here in Western Canada!!
ReplyDeleteNice progress on your projects.....and what an example of waste not, want not. Can't wait to see what you do with that fabric you made!
ReplyDeleteLove your blues... and really interested to see what your "new" fabric turns into!
ReplyDeleteLove your handmade fabric - I do this type of thing with yarn to make scarves!! Also love the blue blocks - coming together nicely!!
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