New Orleans House Project

Saturday, July 25, 2015

RSC 15: Taming the Scraps in Red, White & Blue

I already finished my red scrappy projects for the month, so this week I went digging through the drawers and baskets full of WIPs, looking for a red project that needed attention.  I found a large collection of red, white and blue scraps that had been languishing since I made a Twister quilt several years ago.  I've been wanting to make a RWB Scrap Jar Star quilt, so I spent some time today taming scraps and getting ready for another SJS project.

 
These scrappy left-overs from a Twister quilt have bias edges on the outside, so I had to do some fancy slicing and dicing to get strips and squares on the straight of grain. 

 
I cut 2" squares in the RWB fabrics plus white, so I can get started on the 16 patch centers of the Scrap Jar Stars.  I also wound up with a stack of 1.5" strips and squares that will find their way into another project some day.  As you can see, I've still got a lot of RWB scraps, plus some untouched fat quarters.  I should be able to complete the quilt top using just scraps, but I'll hang on to the FQs just in case! 

I haven't had time yet to look at all the other scrappy stitching taking place at Angela's Soscrappy blog today.  I believe I will make myself a large glass of sweet tea and go see what all the other RSC quilters have been up to this week!




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14 comments:

  1. KarenJuly 25, 2015 at 6:31 PM

    You always make very pretty scrap jar blocks. I am sure these red, white, and blues will be amazing.

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  2. gayleJuly 25, 2015 at 6:34 PM

    I pieced a RWB doll quilt this month. Must be something in the air, eh?
    Looking forward to seeing your scrappy stars!

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  3. Kimberly SmithJuly 25, 2015 at 7:14 PM

    You just missed the 4th! Maybe a goal is to have it finished by the next 4th of July and say RSC15 got you started? A fun collection of fabrics you have there.

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  4. LA PaylorJuly 25, 2015 at 7:57 PM

    twisters are fun to make but the waste! great that you salvaged the scraps so well Angie. LeeAnna

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  5. make.share.giveJuly 25, 2015 at 8:11 PM

    Very nice mix of reds, whites and blues!

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  6. scraphappyJuly 25, 2015 at 8:37 PM

    The red white and blue scraps are going to make a great quilt. Good job on taming the scraps. Especially with all the bias edges!

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  7. Julie in GAJuly 25, 2015 at 9:03 PM

    Your collection of RWB scraps will make beautiful stars.

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  8. Deb AJuly 26, 2015 at 6:48 AM

    What great fabrics to make into some scrap jars.

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  9. Nell's QuiltsJuly 26, 2015 at 8:00 AM

    Isn't it amazing how great you feel once some of the scraps are tamed! The RWB will make a wonderful scrap jar star quilt.

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  10. DianeJuly 27, 2015 at 10:09 AM

    Doesn't it always confuse you that you can use up so many scraps and there are still more? I wonder how that's possible? I guess it's just one of the mysteries of the quilting universe. LOL
    These stars are going to be gorgeous!

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  11. Magpie SueJuly 27, 2015 at 2:17 PM

    What a great plan for the leftover RWB prints! Noting that down for my piecing bucket list...

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  12. SheilaJuly 28, 2015 at 5:38 AM

    I love your scrap jar blocks. Great RWB prints. Think I'll put a few RWB quilts on my bucket list.

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  13. SarahJuly 30, 2015 at 5:59 AM

    Oooh such lovely scraps!

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  14. DebraAugust 1, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    I am not familiar with Scrap jar stars - I must have missed something!!! Lol Looking forward to following your quilt.

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