New Scrap Quilt
April 7, 2008
Like most fabric addicts, I have a hard time throwing away scraps of fabric. It’s almost embarrassing the tiny pieces that I find I need to save. I mean really tiny. If it’s much bigger than a postage stamp, then I’ll consider keeping it. I am pleased to say that the day has come that my neurosis has paid off. I’m making this scrap quilt (inspired by a Flickr photo - I’ll credit it when I get permission) and the center of the small block only needs to be 1.5″ square. It’s another courthouse style, square within a square pattern.
I did this mock-up on the computer to work out the number and size of blocks I’ll be needing for a lap size quilt. The colors are sure to change but it’s good to get a feel for it this way. The effect reminds me of a Klimt painting, more so with actual fabric than what you see below. I’m looking forward to seeing how it will turn out.
P.S. I dropped off the Chez Moi quilt at the machine quilter last week. It should be ready in early May. Can’t wait to see it!
Entry Filed under: fabric, quilting, quilts. Tags: sewing, Artists & Friends, Art & Craft, fabric addiction, scrap quilt, courthouse steps pattern, square within a square, Gustav Klimt.
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Jen | April 7, 2008 at 1:29 pm
Wow…if you can get the colors about the same this is going to be stunning. Even if you can’t, the layout is great.
Reminds me of this quilt:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cassieblanca/482437430/in/pool-twocolorquilts
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Jacquie | April 7, 2008 at 1:52 pm
I have a pattern something like this…haven’t had the courage to tackle it yet because some of the squares are sooooo small. Can’t wait to see yours.
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ivyarts | April 7, 2008 at 4:02 pm
Jen - that quilt is beautiful. I love it and the others she’s made.
Jacquie - The smallest blocks will be 3″ finished.. pretty small but I’m going for it.
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Cora | April 10, 2008 at 3:04 am
That quilts is going to be gorgeous. Can’t wait to see it completed.
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t | April 23, 2008 at 12:10 pm
what kind of computer program do you use to make these awesome layouts? it’s gorgeous…
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t | April 23, 2008 at 12:11 pm
p.s. what is the pattern name for this quilt? sorry! thanks…
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embellishingexperiments | July 2, 2008 at 8:38 pm
Wow, that is a wonderful mock-up. Is that with EQ? or what?
Judi S — I’m glad I found your blog.