Last year's Quiltville Chilhowie mystery was made totally from my scrap bags.
Nothing was coordinated or purchased, and I made the fabric choices each week as the clues were posted. I used value categories instead of the 4 colours that were recommended:Light (for white/neutral)
Medium light (for aqua)
Medium dark (for orange)
Dark (for purple)
I decided that I didn't really care how it turned out, because my focus was to have fun with scraps. And it has been great fun! This was the design wall a couple of weeks ago - 6 blocks sewn, and 3 to finish.
I treasure my scraps and appreciate the donations that quilting friends often make to "Kathy's Home for Wayward Scraps". Sometimes your own scraps get kind of boring and new infusions of old treasures perk up the selection!
Here are the completed blocks on the design wall. I made 9 blocks instead of 16 (as the pattern called for). It's a bit frenetic, but the sashing units give more breathing space.
And here are the blocks with the sashing added. I enjoy comparing the 2 photos and seeing what this sashing adds to the design. That QST block in the centre of the sashing strips creates a cool secondary design.
Now I am working on sewing together the border strips. I wish this photo was clearer, but you get the idea - sewing border strips while I eat breakfast! I find myself increasingly motivated to work on the quilt this week since the end is in sight!
14 comments:
Oh, Kathy! I believe you have the best version of Chilhowie ever! Bonnie would be so proud of you and your rendition of her quilt design. Amazing job! Enjoy! ;^)
These blocks glow from the center and invite you to look closer. Really like what you have created with your scraps, Kathy. It's a winner!
What a great scrap quilt you created. Did you follow along with the clues or wait to start until more was revealed. I really like how the sashing calmed all the scraps down. It's a great quilt.
that is a really neat version of Chilhowie - your variety of scraps are great.
Yes indeed, quilting when nearly at the end tends to get frantic, nearly finished now.
The sashing on your Chilhowie give the quilt and entirely different look. It's opens it up and let's you see the design more clearly. Good for you getting it near to finish before the new mystery starts.
Pat
I love how you used light, medium and dark fabrics to create this quilt. What an original idea and a great way to showcase your scraps.
I like your scrappy blocks.
Wow this is amazing--I love how you used only your scraps. Such beautiful work making these blocks!!
Congratulations on this..hugs, Julierose
Chilhowie is looking fabulous, Kathy . You are moving right along with it. I hope you have a wonderful and productive week . I am looking forward to seeing this quilt progress.
Wow! Your fully scrappy version is really fun and is really cool looking. I'm on block 7. Looks like you'll have your version finished by the time this year's mystery gets going.
What a super cool version!!! The scrappiness totally makes this one!
Wow! I have trouble "translating" Bonnie H's colors -- your method turned out so well!
Hope you share your version with Bonnie. I love the way you used your scraps with a method to your madness!!
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