Out of the Scrap Basket

Scraps - 1Here’s a look at my scrap basket. The last couple of times it was full, I gave the scraps to quilting friends. This time, I’ll use at least some of them myself, making mini blocks.

Do you have a basket, box, or bag of fabric scraps that you don’t know what to do with but you don’t want to throw them away? If so, here’s a perfect quilt-along for you. Each Monday, quilter Leah Day posts a new video and instructions for a mini block, just right for making use of those scraps. Each block is 3 1/2” with seam allowance (3” finished size).

Mini Block - 1My first Mini Quilt Monday block, a 3” Churn Dash.

I just discovered this quilt-along today, thanks to the post of a quilt guild sister, and I immediately sat down and made the first block (there are four posted so far). They take just a little time to make, so I figure I can catch up quickly without taking time away from my other projects, of which, as you know, I have several. Here’s the website address if you’d like to make use of those scraps. Leah also gives you projects to make from each of the blocks, but I’ve decided to save mine and make a mini quilt when I’m finished.

https://leahday.com/pages/mini-block-monday-quilt-piecing-tutorials-with-leah-day

In addition to making the mini quilt today, I also cut out the pieces for the next round of the millefiori rosette. Yes, I’m still working on the first one. But it’s big, and remember it’s hand piecing, and with shaky, arthritic hands, it takes a while.

But I’m done for the day. I’m afraid I’ve pressed my back past its limits. So I’m going to rest it a little while until time to make dinner.

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On 01/30/2020, Barbara Anne said ...

What a lovely idea and I thank you for the link! I'll be off to check it out shortly.

I finished making the parts for the 2nd Twinkling Star block today and have the parts for the 3rd star ready. The 5 blocks I intend to make will be 12" centers for small Christmas wall quilts that will go to friends from Junior High and High School when Christmas rolls around again.

Hugs!

On 01/31/2020, Sue, a Florida Farm Girl said ...

I have several containers of scraps of various sizes. I use them when I can but could certainly part with some of them. I don't think I could ever handle finished blocks that small though. The little pieces is why I don't do Bonnie Hunter's mystery quilts. Hope you are feeling better today.

On 02/07/2020, Deb said ...

Thanks for the Leah Day link, Susan! I had not heard about that. Yes, I have a scrap bucket...it includes my own scraps plus I've won several bags of scraps from various bloggers who have giveaways. I've loved using those for an improv quilt. I do have a few different projects in the works now, but I'm going to check out Leah's posts for some in between sewing. Thank you!
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