Sunday, March 1, 2015

Scrap & Stash Busting

When I first started making these Medallion Log Cabin blocks, I was thinking of using them as a quilt for my own bed...But, then I realized that there would be fairly large sections of white. White would not be good for how often I flop on my bed and the quilt gets dirty! I confess--I love laying on my bed reading, watching TV, or surfing the web on my laptop. However, I already had quite a few blue and pink blocks already made. Instead, I have decided to make some lap quilts with the blocks. I think I will have enough blocks to make three lap quilts and maybe even four. I guess I went a little over board! I can make a couple for the Hands 2 Help Charity Quilt Challenge 2015 and my charity of choice--Happy Chemo.
This week, I made four black blocks.

My stash is very low on oranges and yellows! Time to venture to the fabric store a couple of towns north and dig through their flat folds--their flat folds are $5 a yard. I usually buy 1/2 yards and cut them into fat quarters which makes them fat quarters for $1.25. I will be on the lookout some backings for these quilts too! I decided to go up there Friday after work before our new snowstorm arrived. I have my priorities straight- fabric is more essential than food! I did grocery shop on Saturday morning, so we are ready if we get as much snow as last weekend.
 Here are the yellows I found--yellow is the color for the RSC15 March--
 and a few oranges.
 Here are the orange blocks I made.
 I have six made.
 Then, I moved on to yellow.
 I made six of those.
 There are such a range of yellows!
 Next up, were some greens.
 One,
 two, three,
 four, five,
six, and seven!
I scored with this black with blue dots for a backing. I got 4.5 yards at $4 a yard.
I should be able to start assembling the Rainbow Medallion Log Cabin Quilts similar to this. I want to use these quilts as an opportunity to experiment with my quilting skills. Modern quilts means modern quilting in my book!
As you can tell, I have really been slaving away at my sewing machine and cutting table, but I do need to buckle down and keep stitching on my Journey of a Quilter border. Maybe I will watch a movie and work on it for Slow Sunday Stitching. Get inspired by other handwork here http://kathysquilts.blogspot.com

42 comments:

  1. I love your Medallion Log Cabin blocks. I've added them to my to-make list.

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  2. Oh such wonderful colorful blocks! I like the polka dot for the backing! I love using clearance fabric for backing also! Means more money for the next top! Love your slow stitches they add such character to your quilt.

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  3. How very pretty the log cabin quilt is in the rainbow of colors.

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  4. ANd how lucky to have a shop close enough to get some really good bargains!!

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  5. Love your rainbow blocks, and I'm looking forward to seeing your modern quilting. You got some great fabric bargains - definitely more of a priority than food shopping. :-)

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  6. Ah, those medallions are nice! Might need to make some yellow ones for RSC this month ...

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  7. Those blocks are super cute.

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  8. Your rainbow blocks are gorgeous. Such lovely Fabrics!

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  9. You found some pretty fabrics for your blocks. The yellows and oranges are perfect!

    I love your Journey of a Quilter.

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  10. Wonderful fabrics you found....does the large number of blocks you made mean you were snowed in again? They all look amazing.....the quilts are going to be gorgeous, they will give someone much comfort. Your Journey of a quilter quilt looks wonderful too.

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  11. Those yellow blocks look so cheerful! I look forward to seeing the quilting!

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  12. I am using oranges in my quiilts more and more. I never knew I would enjoy that color so much! The rainbow setting for your quilts is going to be beautiful!

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  13. The more I see these blocks the more I like them. Lovely addition of orange and yellow!

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  14. Your quilts are going to be lovely! I can't wait to see the finished tops. Thanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!

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  15. Tanya the blocks are great they are going to be such cheerful quilts.

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  16. What a great way to use up those "spare" strips of fabric!

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  17. Hi Tanya,
    your blocks are looking great !
    Happy stitching !
    Käthe

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  18. Beautiful! I have really been drawn to orange this past year, and your blocks are no exception. :)

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  19. I love seeing all your different colour combinations. They will make great lap quilts.

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  20. These blocks are so interesting - I've never seen this pattern before. I really like all the different colors you are doing them in. What a great idea to make multiple quilts; plenty of space for quilting! :) Thanks for linking up to MCM!

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  21. Your blocks look very happy! I am sure they will make a very nice quilt. Thank you for linking uo with me at Hugabit Quilts for Monday Makers! I hope to see you again!

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  22. So close to finishing the Journey quilt... it's a little bit sad since I always enjoyed seeing this project on your blog!

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  23. I love these blocks as well. I think I'll have to make some as well.

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  24. Great blocks--love how many you have made! Love the score on the backing--thought I "done good" at FQS last week with a $4.30/yd 24-hour Flash Sale... And your Journey quilt intrigues me...will have to go back and find some posts on it!

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  25. Gorgeous quilt! What a great way to show off your fabrics!

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  26. Love all that color and the texture of the prints.

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  27. You've been very productive. I love how these blocks are all coming together, especially your yellows and greens.

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  28. Me again. I made my first block today. Went together very nicely with your tutorial.

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  29. Oh my goodness, are you going to have any stash left? They look gorgeous. Thanks for linking up to Building Blocks Tuesday this week.

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  30. What great bargains on your fabrics. They are looking lovely in that quilt top - I really need to add your tutorial to my 'to do' list on my blog. So fun to look at. Love the hand quilting progress as well. Great border decision.

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  31. Your medallion blocks are beautiful. These blocks was be amazing H2H quilts.

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  32. I think you're hooked on the Medallion Log Cabin blocks. What a roll! The quilt top looks wonderful.

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  33. Wow - I really like those log cabin medallion blocks! I look forward to seeing how your modern quilting turns out.

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  34. You have really gotten carried away with your blocks. They make a fabulous quilt! I am sure you will find plenty of great uses for the quilts they will turn into. Great fabric additions. Glad you won't be running out if you get snowed in for a while. It would be terrible to be trapped inside and not be able to sew.

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  35. Your medallion blocks are terrific. I, too, hang out on my bed. Reading, pinning on Pinterest, and checking out all of my favorite blogs. Hence that is why I don't have a white coverlet. I'd love one but I know it wouldn't stay fresh and crisp looking.

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  36. Your medallion log cabins are looking great. Can't wait to see what you do with them.

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  37. Your medallion log cabin blocks turned out beautifully. Happy slow stitching this weekend.

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  38. Beautiful QUILT! I love it : )

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  39. This is the 3rd blog today that I've seen with the medallion blocks. I really like them!

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  40. Isn't it great the way that so many colours work perfectly together. Lovely!

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