4.11.13

Scrap Stacks by Melissa and Deanna

I am totally proud of my girls (9 & 10 yrs) for seeing this one through!  They started it in March Break and finished the top at the beginning of September.  I started by cutting out 4.5 x 8.5 inch bases from a thrifted sheet.  I gave them free reign on which scraps to use.  'Whatever you think looks good." is what I told them.  They cut strips, sewed them onto the bases, pressed them and added more strips.  I showed them how to sew the rows together (alternating directions).


I helped sew some of the rows together as it was getting heavy and some spots had a good number of layers to them!


I did the quilting and the binding.  They opted for rounded corners and I really like it!  This quilt will be a snuggling quilt in our family room.  It's approximately 44 x 52 inches.


It's a fun quilt for my kids to look at.  A different kind of I spy game when you are looking for scraps of many different things I have sewn for them and others over the years.  I see scraps from bibs, quilts, pajamas, dresses, curtains, shirts, skirts, bags, purses, and more!  A very fun finish for both the girls and I.

Have a good day - I am enjoying the sunshine streaming in through my windows!

15 comments:

  1. I love it! What a great idea sewing randomly onto sized bases. Similar to the string quilt Suzanne is doing, I guess.

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  2. They did a fabulous job! I love it!

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  3. Good for them, that's awesome!! I love the rounded corners.

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  4. Great family project! Congrats to you and your girls on making such a beautiful quilt from scraps :)

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  5. I love all the bright and vibrant colors they chose. Great job girls!

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  6. This turned out SO well! Great job to you all.

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  7. This is awesome, what beautiful colours and memories! Perfect snuggling quilt.

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  8. I looooove this colourful, cheery memory quilt. Your daughters did a wonderful job! Good on them for seeing it through. New follower!

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  9. Love your daughters' colourful quilt. visiting via the Sew Sisters blogathon

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  10. Hi there, I am visiting via the Blogathon. I really love your daughter's quilt! so bright and cheerful!

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  12. this is stunning...it looks wonderful

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