Friday, February 12, 2010

Scrap Quilt

It's Sew 'n Tell Friday and here is what I have to share. Every month Cozy Quilts holds a free strip club day and gives away a free pattern to everyone that comes. The pattern I received is called Leftovers. It uses all 2 1/2" strips. In my previous posts I was organizing my fabrics and scraps and the goal was to use up scraps from my stash this year. I thought this would be the perfect pattern to use my scraps with. It took a bit of math work to use my scraps instead of the fabric requirements called for in the pattern but it was well worth it.
UPDATE: These photos have replaced my old ones.


Since the goal was to use up my scraps I went for the queen size. It seems like an eternity cutting and putting all the pieces together that it took me a few weeks to complete the top. No, I wasn't sewing everyday just to complete the top. It was getting myself to sit down and sew. I love the end result. If you don't want to use your scraps just buy a jellyroll and follow the directions you'll complete the quilt top in no time.



That's all for today. Have a great weekend and enjoy the Olympics opening ceremony. We will be watching later.

16 comments:

Vicki @ DottyJane said...

This is a very pretty quilt! Your placement of the colors is very pleasing:) Cute kitty, too!

Day before Michelle said...

One word---WOW

Great job on the quilt!

free indeed said...

Super nice! Wonderful scrap quilt! I want to use up my scrap stash too.

Judy said...

That is an awesome quilt. I just love scrap quilts!

Sarcastic Quilter said...

A very nice quilt! I understand about your cat. I posted a couple weeks ago that my 3 dogs always do this when I'm trying to take quilt photos!

Michelle said...

Wow! It looks great...you did good!

Nima said...

wow...gorgeous

beth said...

beautiful!!

Mandy Noble said...

Your quilt is amazing and your cat is so cute!

amylouwhosews said...

this is so striking!

If it makes you feel any better about the cat - my kids are the same way with anything I make. As soon as it's finished (pillow, quilt, etc.) they are ALL over it. :)

Diane said...

This is lovely! The red border you chose realy sets it off as well.

Nina... said...

Wow! So colorful. I love the pattern, great job!!

QuiltyBee said...

great job with all those scraps

Leslie said...

this is beautiful!

Miri said...

Lovely! I love the shimmery look!

Rene' said...

You did a great job on this quilt. I love it. The color placement is awesome. Thanks for sharing.