Spectacular Scraps

In my cleaning and organizing I came across these triangles.  Now you have to understand, I have put these in the donation bag several times, and then take them out. Just could not decide if I should keep them or not.  But then, I had cut all the triangles, surely I should do something with them. Well the challenge won!  After all there was a whole shoebox full of lights and darks and they were all cut.

I even had had some of the triangles sew, a light to a dark.

What do you think? These are big blocks, as the triangles are half of a 5 inch square.  I made up 6 blocks, then yesterday I made up 11 more. I figure if I make a total of 25 I could have a good size quilt, then add a border or two.  Another UFO is in progress of being done!  Oh, these triangles have been cut for at least 5 years.

This is the book the pattern is coming from.  It was printed in 1999.  The whole book is about using half square triangles in quite a variety of ways. Most of the blocks start out as 4 patch blocks, and it is all in the way they are positioned that makes the difference.   I think, if I remember correctly, my very first full size quilt was made from this book that I had machine quilted.  It is red and yellow.  I am really not a fan of making the same identical block over and over.  I do love scrap quilts.

I am not  a quilter that uses only one company or style of fabric, or only one persons patterns. A friend once said I was a traditional quilter.  Now I am not so sure.  I have fabric that goes back to when calico was reproduced  for the first time, maybe the 70's. A lot of my fabric is also from companies that are no longer in business, but then I have a lot of new things, too.  I love the 30's fabrics, and have made several quilts from them.  They are the girly girl fabrics.  Collected a lot of fabrics for I spy quilts, as I have 7 great nieces and nephews.  I buy what I like.  You have seen all the types of fabrics I have used in making zippered bags.   I have been sewing since I was a young girl, let me tell you that is a lot of years!

At least the "heat wave" has cooled down.  I actually worked outside in my little gardens for a couple of hours today.  We are still in need of rain.  My husband said maybe next week.

Stay cool, and have a great week.

Mary

Latest Happenings!!

Where does the time go? Summer is slipping by. Even though it has been hot, I still enjoy it. Now comes the fresh vegetables. I have already had fresh corn on the cob, and tomatoes. There is nothing like the taste of fresh produce!

Above is the darling tote and presents I received from Laurie Grant, in the "Summer Tote Swap". I love the"quilt" fabric. Laurie did a very nice job on picking the fabric and making the tote. I love the "goodies" she sent along. I will be going on a trip soon, and will take the tote and stitchery with me. Thank you again Laurie, I love it!!

Last evening at our "Scrap Club" we were all to bring one block string pieced for a drawing. I could not believe it when they drew my number!! As soon as I got home I sewed them together, and made 16 more. Sandy said I needed to bring a completed quilt by next month. Oh, do I love a challenge! We have been seeing quilts, and pictures of string quilts set in different ways. What a great way to use stash. Sandy asked if we could see any dent in the fabric we are using for our scrap quilts. I know I have been using my stash, but I think I have replaced it with new fabric. We have gotten so many ideas for scrap quilts. I want to make them all. We are also doing a 9 patch exchange, I need to get busy on that.Now for my siggie update. The above 2 are from Virginia, in Washington and Kris in Utah.

Rose Marie of Canada, Betty of West Virginia, and Cora of Ohio.

Monique of Canada, Nell of Virginia,Saka of Washington, and Frieda of Texas

Beth of Georgia, Carol of Florida, and Renat of Germany sent 2. I am loving receiving these wonderful siggies. If any of you that do read my blog would like to exchange, please let me know. This is so much fun. Another quilt in the making!!

I have 225 Klosjes made and counting. I figure I need at least 312 for a lap quilt. I have started to sew some of them together in sets of 2 and 4. Since I am using a variety of backgrounds, I don't want the same one showing up all in one place. I have enjoyed this process so much.

I will be going on a cruise with my Dad in September. Dad signed up for this cruise back in December before his stroke in January. He is doing so well, and wants to continue his adventures. He and I will be gone for 30 days. We are sailing to the Hawaiian Islands then on to the Society Islands. I have been gathering several projects to take with me to work on. The Klosjes are going with me, who knows maybe I will have a quilt top done by the time I return

Happy Quilting.