The quilt above is a quilt I dreamed about, literally, more than 10 years ago. There are lots of spool quilt patterns out right now but I had only vaguely seen one spool quilt similar to it in my past. The quilt is obviously so full of many fabric patterns and colors from my scrap bin so I think it fits the category of scrappy.
I was pretty excited to make this quilt so I even put a tutorial on my blog that you can still find HERE. At the time I made this quilt I was keeping smaller pieces of fabric than I save now. And the small strips fit for the look I was going for of a variegated thread look.
I purchased a clean new trash bin with a lid and I keep a trash bag inside to house the scraps. I house the scrap bin under my cutting table so I can easily drop pieces of fabric into it while cutting a project.
This is an old picture from years ago but you get the idea. I keep my scraps inside and then when the bag is full I can pull the bag out and go through scraps and use them. Sometimes I give the scraps to my niece Tricia. It is nice to give them to someone that appreciates them.
I really love scrap quilts. I'm sure you can tell. The patches of fabric kept me company in my childhood bed and that was the beginning of my love of fabric.
Emily asked me to make a general scrap suggestion. My suggestion would be to limit your scrap heap because they can take over your sewing area and make it cluttered and messy. Scraps by nature are messy so keeping them contained and limited is a good idea. I know it is hard to part with fabric at today's prices but if they overwhelm you it becomes a battle of guilt. Choose a scrap size you will keep and part with the rest. Then do it with no guilt.
Here is the blog schedule for Scrap Happy Summer 2013. Go visit Emily's blog for info and to see about my ideas there, too. Follow along with us:
Here is the blog schedule for Scrap Happy Summer 2013. Go visit Emily's blog for info and to see about my ideas there, too. Follow along with us:
July 17--Nanette http://fredashive.blogspot.com/
July 24-- Deanna http://weddingdressblue.wordpress.com/
July 31-- Victoria http://bumblebeansinc.blogspot.com/
Aug 7- Melissa http://happyquiltingmelissa.blogspot.com/
Aug 14- Beth http://lovelaughquilt.blogspot.com/
Aug 21- Brenda http://scrapsandstrings.blogspot.com/
Aug 28- Nedra http://cactus-needle.blogspot.com/
-nanette
18 comments
I adore the little spools in your lovely scrap quilt.
Yay! On getting in the cool magazine, too.
You inspire me daily with your lovely quilts and talent.
Blessings to you always
Congratulations on the publication Nanette! Your quilt is just adorable -- I love that the spools are scrappy and "wonky" (i.e., each piece size is different). Beautiful!
Thanks for participating! I love your work! You are an awesome scrap quilter! Your sense of color and pattern are amazing!
That is an adorable quilt! A spool quilt has been on my list for a long time, so thanks for providing the tutorial.
Love it! And what a cool thing to have it in a magazine - you continue to inspire and amaze me!
I've always loved this quilt of yours! And I love your tip...I seriously need to tackle some of my scraps!
I love your spool quilt. Another great way to use up some scraps!
Love the way they displayed your quilt in the magazine. Looks terrific. Congratulations.
jan
What a beautiful scrap quilt and your idea of using a clean garbage pail and bag is fantastic!!
Fabulous scrap quilt...and I loved its story too!
Your spool quilt is great Nanette~ lovely use of scraps.
What a great post. It is so nice to see a fabric and have a memory flash back of where or when you used it. And to be published! I still have the magazine with your published baby quilt.
Your scrappy spool quilt is really lively, especially since it is so full of symbolism :). I laughed when you said you couldn't choose your favorite scrappy quilt, just like you couldn't choose a favorite child! Ha ha! I enjoyed your tips about keeping/getting rid of scraps. That's great advise that I can definitely use!
I am loving your scrappy spools quilt... and all that it symbolizes for you! Great idea for scraps.
Susie
I like that quilt a lot, too, Nanette. It's on my "one day" list of quilts to make. How neat that your pattern was published in a magazine that far away! Yay for you!!!
Your spool quilt turned out great. I just love how you did the center. Scrappy is just so much fun. Congrats on being published.
Hope you are having a great week.
Hugs
donna
what a great quilt. thanks for sharing how you use up your scraps.
Congrats! on having your quilt published. So cool.
i just love that quilt - congrats on it being published! Makes me think twice about my scraps!
I adore all of your scrap quilts, Nanette! Your fabrics are so cheerful and they make such happy quilts! This spool quilt is really precious and your quilter did a perfect job with it. Thank you for the tips to managing these scraps :)
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