Scrapalicious

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!

Linking up to Design Wall Monday at Judy's