tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post1482165846792860302..comments2024-03-25T23:42:12.771-05:00Comments on crazy mom quilts: scrap vortex QAL week 3 Amanda Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-19222954424384848202015-06-22T16:09:59.358-05:002015-06-22T16:09:59.358-05:00I Love your work!!!
This is how mine looks right ...I Love your work!!!<br /><br />This is how mine looks right now:<br />http://majasparadis.blogspot.se/2015/06/uppdatering.html<br />I have so many memories of friends in those fabrics!<br /><br />Thanks for showing everybody that scraps is nice!!!Majahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359586542058893892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-59145577607560063482015-06-22T09:20:06.941-05:002015-06-22T09:20:06.941-05:00Okay... I caved! I started a vortex... not nearly ...Okay... I caved! I started a vortex... not nearly as pretty as yours, but it sure does clear out the scraps!Quilter Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16870660916547202929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-57529746248485921222015-06-21T20:11:16.235-05:002015-06-21T20:11:16.235-05:00A great way to use up all those lovely leftovers !...A great way to use up all those lovely leftovers !Pine Valley Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11284143590440601232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-43187709406383040222015-06-21T15:52:09.189-05:002015-06-21T15:52:09.189-05:00Marianne for me here in FL. anything under 1 1/2 i...Marianne for me here in FL. anything under 1 1/2 inches but bigger than 3/4 inch goes in to my strings and crumbs basket and the the bigger pieces get cut into uniform sizes and go in to a plastic shoe-boxs with other pieces the same size. I have been kind of using Bonnie Hunters scrap system. I am doing a Shakespeare in the Park quilt and this quilt alone and have not made a trip to the LQS for fabric. I also completed BK's Grand Illusions with just my fabric stash.MarchAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14820019079938943913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-35724327268503382712015-06-21T14:23:03.772-05:002015-06-21T14:23:03.772-05:00I'm sorting other scraps and my stash to do mo...I'm sorting other scraps and my stash to do more blocks in a different fabric style and color scheme. It made me wonder at what size do quilters decide the fabric piece is a 'scrap'. I'd say at less than 1/8 of a yard or less than a 10 x 10" square. Anyone?Marianne in MDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09871105102084222758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-25106837661080591382015-06-21T10:24:10.008-05:002015-06-21T10:24:10.008-05:00Thank you for the weekly nudge with lovely picture...Thank you for the weekly nudge with lovely pictures and descriptions. I'm not quite a far along in creating the large slabs, but getting close. Yes, I was getting sick of seeing the same fabrics so I have added some new ones as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-91644749055097160002015-06-21T06:01:04.106-05:002015-06-21T06:01:04.106-05:00Just realized what you just mention :) Had to sew ...Just realized what you just mention :) Had to sew some new scraps together. Needed more scraps with new colours!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-46573238185775050822015-06-20T18:11:28.209-05:002015-06-20T18:11:28.209-05:00my scraps really needed organising so your QAL has...my scraps really needed organising so your QAL has given me the push to finally organise them- so looking forward to making a quilt from my precious scraps ! thanks so much :)leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08907659541783694577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-62744700162208666012015-06-19T09:26:34.679-05:002015-06-19T09:26:34.679-05:00I'm making progress on this every day. The blo...I'm making progress on this every day. The blocks are growing. Thanks for the squaring up instruction and demo on piecing larger blocks. janequiltsslowlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14079952744650435885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-41806378261884429442015-06-19T06:45:03.041-05:002015-06-19T06:45:03.041-05:00Karen,
The fabric choice is totally up to you! If...Karen,<br /><br />The fabric choice is totally up to you! If you want to mix in heavier weights, etc, you certainly can. It would make it a super authentic scrap quilt. :) <br /><br />AJAmanda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-1599573568480851722015-06-19T06:43:14.536-05:002015-06-19T06:43:14.536-05:00Marianne in MD,
I like the look of the staggered ...Marianne in MD,<br /><br />I like the look of the staggered seams because it adds to the randomness of the patchwork. When you look at the quilt overall, you lose the grid. It just makes it more interesting than a block layout. Does that make sense?<br /><br />AJAmanda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-49095340087053677242015-06-19T00:59:46.489-05:002015-06-19T00:59:46.489-05:00This is the 9th scrap quilt that I will make using...This is the 9th scrap quilt that I will make using your method, I sort my scraps by size rather than colour to make it easier. I have 2 tops ready to go on the frame next week and hope to get them both quilted in the same week. Loving the quilt a long and try to fit in a little each day.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-33730736918812040712015-06-18T16:41:02.386-05:002015-06-18T16:41:02.386-05:00On some of my blocks, there are seams meeting. If ...On some of my blocks, there are seams meeting. If I like the colors that come together, I am keeping them. But I wouldn't do it for more than the two patches. I was wondering, what is your reason for making sure the seams are staggered?<br />ThanksMarianne in MDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09871105102084222758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-91582209660541810552015-06-18T15:49:19.453-05:002015-06-18T15:49:19.453-05:00I'm also having great fun with this QAL. I'...I'm also having great fun with this QAL. I'm doing the sewing, but my 7 year old is doing most of the pairing and designing of the blocks. But we're running out of cotton scraps, as she wanted it in mostly pinks. I was wondering what are your thoughts on using up non-quilting fabrics for this, such as heavier drapery fabrics and poly/cotton blends?Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17602177926626544950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-78506961204633058842015-06-18T10:24:25.100-05:002015-06-18T10:24:25.100-05:00I'm having a BLAST with this quilt, Amanda Jea...I'm having a BLAST with this quilt, Amanda Jean! Honestly, I can't remember the last time when I felt such an urge to be in my sewing room! I want to work on this all the time, and I do for hours at a stretch. However, I'm glad you mentioned going back to "square one," as I have quickly seen that to make this quilt a substantial size, I'm going to need lots more pairs. My goal is to fill my 96" X 96" design wall with blocks. I'm about half way there. Thank you SO much for instigating this along. I'm having more fun than I imagined. But I also think I will blame you for not working on other projects that have deadlines! SV is just too darned tempting!FlourishingPalmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13191140553844000267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-39668873149354091532015-06-18T10:15:05.981-05:002015-06-18T10:15:05.981-05:00I was instantly interested in your scrap vortex qu...I was instantly interested in your scrap vortex quilt along. This is my first quilt along but scrap quilts have been my favorite projects for several years. I have never assembled the quilt top this way. I always worked with an 8" or 10" square, making one and then another. Absolutely love the combinations I am getting using your method. These combinations would probably not happen using my previous method. Now, like several others, I am going back to step one because I will need many more blocks and I can add some additional fabrics. My plan is to make a small quilt (would look great on a wall) and spiral quilt it like your first scrap vortex. That was such an awesome quilt. I have been reading your blog regularly for several years but just don't comment. Thank you for all the wonderful information you share on your blog!Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16848223114184102472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-32889011634615126182015-06-18T08:57:52.318-05:002015-06-18T08:57:52.318-05:00Love this idea and such a perfect way to use up sc...Love this idea and such a perfect way to use up scraps too!liniecathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15643986273499722414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-57232250743209903672015-06-18T01:09:47.087-05:002015-06-18T01:09:47.087-05:00Leanne,
I haven't used any selvages in quilts...Leanne,<br /><br />I haven't used any selvages in quilts yet, but you certainly could. I just may add some to my quilt. Thanks for the great idea! <br /><br />AJAmanda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-13533118475619975232015-06-18T01:07:44.081-05:002015-06-18T01:07:44.081-05:00Lynn,
Orphan blocks are a good idea! Use them up!...Lynn,<br /><br />Orphan blocks are a good idea! Use them up! <br /><br />AJAmanda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-49996407786861470372015-06-18T01:06:43.092-05:002015-06-18T01:06:43.092-05:00Rosa,
The blocks are a variety of sizes....I real...Rosa,<br /><br />The blocks are a variety of sizes....I really haven't measured them because it really doesn't matter at this point. :) <br /><br />AJAmanda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-30249209469269541282015-06-18T01:04:50.138-05:002015-06-18T01:04:50.138-05:00Coastal Gray,
Yes, use a variety of values; light...Coastal Gray,<br /><br />Yes, use a variety of values; lights, mediums and darks. If you have drastic variety in tones (traditional colors vs candy colors) separating them is probably a good idea. It all depends on your comfort level when it comes to mixing scraps. Editing is good! <br /><br />Hope that helps!<br /><br />AJAmanda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-18951166398066834822015-06-18T01:01:22.730-05:002015-06-18T01:01:22.730-05:00Tracybug Creative,
It's scheduled to release ...Tracybug Creative,<br /><br />It's scheduled to release this fall. I'm SURE to keep you posted! ;)<br /><br />AJAmanda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-58246179738841704132015-06-17T23:27:42.400-05:002015-06-17T23:27:42.400-05:00Thanks for sharing this Amanda, I'm having fun...Thanks for sharing this Amanda, I'm having fun with my scraps :) I wonder if you ever use the printed selvages in your quilts? Or do you just save them for the knitted rugs?Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00416286674325298110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-69987956779412587822015-06-17T21:39:47.853-05:002015-06-17T21:39:47.853-05:00I'm a scrap quilter and am really enjoying sew...I'm a scrap quilter and am really enjoying sewing along with you and everyone. I do a lot of sewing/quilting with a quilt group at a nearby small Episcopal church. I do a lot of their baby and children's quilts for the group to donate and when this one grows up and gets quilted and finished, it will go with me to be donated.<br /><br />I hope you will consider doing another sew-in after this one is finished. You all are giving me some added motivation!!cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03275202767070806650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-89695171295842361722015-06-17T19:12:44.395-05:002015-06-17T19:12:44.395-05:00I already piece this way often nut it is so fun to...I already piece this way often nut it is so fun to piece along with you.<br />Julie Bagamaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07923579280215441076noreply@blogger.com