Monday, April 24, 2017

Design Wall Monday - Finished Quilt Top

The Scrap Vortex is finally a quilt top!

I started this quilt in June 2015 and it has used up a ton of scraps. The piano key borders took a long time to prepare and attach, but I'm soooo happy with how it all turned out. It is rich with scrappy fabric memories and completely frenetic - just like my life! 
The quilt top measures 59" x 77".
I have a week left in April to get this quilt pin basted, quilted and bound. I feel like I'm on the amazing quilt race TV show...will she reach the finish line in time?!?!
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30 comments:

The Cozy Quilter said...

Wow! Look great! I just started my third scrap vortex quilt. This one is being made with brightly coloured flannel scraps and will likely end up being a baby quilt in waiting. (Waiting for a baby to come along so I can gift it!)

Ariane said...

This quilt top looks amazing!!! I love it!!

jann said...

That's great! Love the corner stars...I've got one started. Now that I've got a lot more scraps, I need to pull it out and get working!

Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow said...

Such a fun top and congrats on the finish! :)

Linda M @ Pieceful Kingdom said...

Wow Kathy! That turned out great! Congratulations on finishing the top.

Wendy Caton Reed said...

Scraptastic! Truly sensational. I LOVE this quilt!

Deanna W said...

Pitter patter no lally gagging and you will get it finished!! Looks great!

Robin Quilts, etc. said...

I love it. I'm working on a very scrappy quilt right now. Haven't decided what to do for the border but this gives me an idea. Thanks for sharing,

LIttle Penguin Quilts said...

That's wonderful, Kathy! I love the words you added in, and the asterisk cornerstones that match the word fabric! Scrap Vortex quilts are so much fun!

sandi s said...

I love your quilt! Hugs,

Carole @ From My Carolina Home said...

Great scrappy quilt!

Nann said...

It's just spendid, Kathy!

Needled Mom said...

Awesome!

Laura said...

Great use of scraps and looks wonderful!

Barbara said...

What a great project! It takes scrappy quilting to a whole new level. Can't wait to see it all finished up.

Julierose said...

Fantastic finish; love those asterisk corners--hugs, Julierose

Monica said...

Yowza, one week to quilt it! But the flimsy looks amazing, Kathy, great job!

Deb A said...

It depends on how you want to quilt it! It is possible, you don't need to sleep or work this week, right? At lease you have until Sunday night! =)

Janet O. said...

You will come off conqueror!! : )
This is incredible--and those corners are the best.

Mary said...

YEA! You're so close to that big Finish! I'm still looking for my OMG! ONe week left, AGGGGh!

Nell's Quilts said...

Hurray!

Ivani said...

I like the corners, great idea!

Quiltdivajulie said...

Totally worth the time and effort!!!!!

Karen said...

A ton of scraps in your quilt!

beaquilter said...

this is just awesome!! great job on it

Alycia~Quiltygirl said...

WOW!!! So amazing!! so..... did you use up all your scraps??? ;-)

JanineMarie said...

I'm glad you included the words in case there was any doubt that this is a scrap vortex. ;) This is so cool. And I really like how the scrappy border contains the inner vortex!

Ann said...

What great density your scrap vortex has. The piano keys border is perfect and looks a bit like Chinese coins we've been discussing. What a fun way to transform this simple but versatile design. Thanks for linking with AHIQ.

Marly said...

Fantastic quilt! It's amazing how all those small pieces of all those fabrics have come together. Congratulations Cathy.

Kaja said...

Great quilt - I love how you worked the lettering in, and the scrappy border.