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Monday, December 19, 2011

strings of hope

This quilt was made with the help of a few of my friends.
We started it a few months ago and I finished it up last week.
It will soon be headed to Margaret's Hope Chest.
I hope & pray that it brings someone comfort and HOPE!

It was made from strings from my bottomless scrap basket. :)
It measures 48" x 60".
I've decided that I've never met a scrap quilt I didn't like.
Shocking, isn't it?

Happy Monday to you!

39 comments:

  1. I love scrap quilts. All the colours to explore and textures and prints. Someone will be very happy with this quilt.

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  2. That's really lovely :)

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  3. It's a great quilt! I love scrap quilts. Why use 5 fabrics when you can use 55!

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  4. Great way to use up scraps. I am SURE it will bring someone some comfort.

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  5. It is wonderful and I know will be treasured!

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  6. It's beautiful, Amandajean - scrappy and for a good cause! I'm sure its new owner will find it both beautiful and comforting!! Merry Christmas!

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  7. Looks fantastic. Very funny perspective with the trees behind, makes the quilt look like it must be enormous :-)

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  8. What a great gift! Lovely quilt as always! I love reading your blog, in fact, I get so excited when you have a new post, it makes my day!

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  9. Yep, scrap quilts are definitely the best. That one is a beauty.

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  10. Hello, inspiration! My string bin is jammed full but I just can't bring myself to start another string quilt or spiderweb type project. This seems way less stressful -- and just as beautiful :)

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  11. Beautiful Amanda,I'm sure your quilt will bring comfort,hope and JOY!!! You have some great looking scraps!!

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  12. It's beautiful and will surely bring someone comfort and HOPE! YAY for you!

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  13. Beautiful ! I have never met a scrap quilt I did not like either, lol.

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  14. I love it and what a great organization to give to! I really enjoy your work.

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  15. Scraps.......aren't they great!
    You've done a wonderful thing giving this give of love.

    Happy Sewing and Merry Christmas

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  16. Anonymous7:38 PM

    Scrap quilts are the best because there's always something new to see in them. :)

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  17. Awesome!
    I feel the same about scrap quilts.

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  18. Looks great! I just finished piecing the blocks for my first real scrap quilt and already have plans for my second.

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  19. Love that quilt! And I love Char's comment above - why use 5 fabrics when you can use 55? So true!!

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  20. What a cool quilt! I love these kinds of collaborative quilts, especially for such a great charity! Such a fabulous way to use strip scraps too.

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  21. I love this quilt and how you used your strings. Did you sew them onto paper? Beryl

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  22. I agree, can't say I've ever seen an "ugly" scrap quilt either.

    I love these kind of blocks too.

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  23. I have never saw a scrap quilt of any design that I haven't liked...I love patchwork quilts. Merry Christmas Trish

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  24. I love it and am sure it will brighten someones day and bring them comfort.

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  25. It is a beautiful bright quilt and it will cheer up anyone who receives it.

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  26. What a great assortment of fabrics! I could get lost for hours just enjoying them all.

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  27. I love the string/scrap quilt. Do you have a tutorial on that one? It doesn't look hard but if anyone could mess it up it would be me. I just might have to have a go at it. Yours is beautiful.

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  28. I love scrap quilts and you really make some beautiful ones!!!
    Thanks for more inspiration!

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  29. awwww...thanks! you always surprise us!
    Christmas Blessings my friend!
    Carin

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  30. A lovely cheerful quilt for people in need! Merry Christmas to you and your family! Thank you for sharing your great ideas trough your blog!

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  31. I love it!! I imagine it will brighten someones day. Your blog is great for ideas, I look forward to it every day.
    Merry Christmas!!

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  32. Wow! Thank you for sharing! Such a great idea!! Another great project to use up all the scraps!

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  33. Very inviting. It just beckons you to come take a nap under it!
    Beautiful quilt for a beautiful cause!

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  34. You sure know how to artfully use scraps to make something wonderful.

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  35. that is really cool - I am gearing up for a scrap quilt... some day soon. :)

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  36. Wow, that is GORGEOUS!

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  37. Love it, love it, love it. I bow to you and your scrappiness. Please let some of it rub off on me, will you? I swear, nothing in my scrap basket goes together!

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  38. I love string quilts. I love scraps. I'm sure this quite will be well loved.
    P.S. I have some scraps that will soon be coming your way--would hate for you to run out!!

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  39. It's beautiful, and Jesus surely is smiling at your kind act of love and generosity! :)

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