They say the first step to solving a problem is admitting that you have one so here goes: "I can't get rid of scraps." Whew, that was tough. So this little jewel is made from some of the scraps from my Cathedral Window quilt that is in process. As I have been cutting the squares for it, this pile of scraps just grew up out of nowhere like a vicious weed. This was the result. I saw an antique quilt in a magazine. I have always liked the Delectable Mountain pattern anyways so thought, "Great!" I don't use patterns; I just sorta go with the flow.
This is a 4 1/2 inch square at this point. Those small squares will be one inchers. Then I put them in place on the wall.
I was hoping for it to be one more row long, but I ran out of these particular scraps. Even my scrappy quilts have to 'work.' I know, it's an illness I tell you.
Then started sewing the squares into sections. I wasn't bright enough to think about starching in the beginning, knowing I would be working with bias cuts so I suffered the consequences. All those itty-bitty points reminded me.
Until next time,
Nimble Fingers and Even Stitches
PS - This didn't use up all the scraps:( I will have to come up with something else to do with the rest of them:)
What a wonderful little quilt!! Love the rich colors!
ReplyDeletewhat an intricate design, love those rich earthy colours too..a beautiful little quilt!!
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Great colors in your Delectable Mountains little quilt...just found you by way of Taryn...
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