I got totally lost in the batik scrap box this week. I was oohing and ahhhing over such pretty scraps. How much time passed as I cut and sorted these little gems? The squares and strips are 1.25".
Just look at these trimmings that someone gifted to me! I love that light blue fabric with the pink leaves. I'm not sure if I will cut these into Alamo star pieces, or save them for something else? They are quite large pieces!
Here's the first batch of Alamo star blocks ready to sew. Each star measures 2.75" and is made of 17 little pieces. I sew these blocks as leader/enders, so I like to have a stack of pieces beside my machine to put through the machine between other seams I am sewing. The colour for the RSC this month is orange, so all of these blocks will either be an orange star or have an orange background.
To see more orange projects, hop over to SoScrappy.
Beautiful fabrics. Lucky you.... I really need to get lost in the scrap bin and prep things one of these days.
ReplyDeleteIt is so easy to get lost in a wonderful pile of beautiful fabric. With such tiny pieces, you could play for hours with the tiniest of leftovers. What could be more fun?
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty fabrics! Oh my...17 pieces in less than 3 inches! I'm sure it's fun getting them put together!
ReplyDeleteYou sure had a great fun sorting those tiny scraps.
ReplyDeleteI am drooling over all those yummy batiks! They will make beautiful blocks!
ReplyDeleteMore lovelies!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous batiks to make those gorgeous tiny stars! I'm absolutely crazy about those little things!
ReplyDeleteI love your little Alamo stars, but I just can't envision working with pieces that small. How do you get them to lay flat with so many seams?
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful fabric, waiting to see the finished stars.
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful fabric, waiting to see the finished stars.
ReplyDeletebeautiful fabric! I don't have mine divided up like that but I can see where it would really be handy if you want to make a quilt with just a specific kind of fabric like batik
ReplyDeleteScraps are THE BEST ... happy stitching on those teeny tiny stars!
ReplyDeleteSo many beautiful scraps. These are going to be many useful blocks. Have a nice time with your scraps, and please show off the blocks when they are finished.
ReplyDeleteThere is a store near me that sells almost exclusively batik fabric. It is always so much fun to explore all the different ones. You have some lively scraps to work with. Can't wait to see the finished blocks!
ReplyDeleteVery easy to get lost in such beautiful fabric! Scrumptious scraps--and it looks like there will be some really pretty stars coming of your playtime. : )
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun project.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun collection of batik scraps! Looks like they will turn into beautiful stars.
ReplyDeleteYour Alamo stars are amazing finished, but maybe more amazing assembled.
ReplyDeleteYou put me to shame using up every little bit. The Alamo stars are tiny. Have fun stitching them between the lines.
ReplyDeleteA really special gift. I'm eager to see those tiny gem blocks.
ReplyDeleteahhh the organized scrap
ReplyDeleteWhat a treat to be given those scraps - hours of fun
ReplyDeleteYou and Gayle and your tiny scraps! You've got lots of fun sewing time ahead of you though. :- )
ReplyDeleteI love seeing all the different batiks for the Alamo Star blocks! It's going to be an amazing quilt!
ReplyDeleteOh my stars! I don't know how you do it!
ReplyDeleteYou and your tiny little scraps and blocks always amaze me ! :)
ReplyDeleteLuscious coloured collection of scraps all ready to go!
ReplyDeleteBatiks are such fun to play with. Your Alamo Stars are beautiful blocks. Looking forward to seeing that one up on the design way again.
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