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Monday, January 19, 2015

Modern Monday -- Rain Clouds

A week or so ago I posted "Sunday Quilt Inspiration: Rain" and it inspired me to start thinking about how I could use some of the many blue scraps in the scrap bin.  The problem is that I have many more to go.  At least I've begun working on using a few.  For fun and contrast, I tossed in a few fabrics in the brown/beige family.

I cut the larger pieces into small squares and began stitching them together to make "fabric."  This I squared off into almost the same size blocks.  While I wanted them squares to fit together easily, I also wanted a more organic look.  




After making seven fabric blocks, I chose a light gray background to connect them all.  At some point I decided that I needed two more blocks, but I really wanted them to look different than the others.  Enter the open face block, which is basically just a rectangle of background fabric encircled with strips of blue.

It's not finished, of course, and I could still make a few changes. It's no surprise that I had only a half day to work on it, but it's well under way, and I have a plan for quilting it.  Hopefully, I'll be able to finish the top tomorrow after work.

I'd love to see it loaded onto the long arm in a day or two.  That would be pretty awesome, and maybe I can figure which way is up.
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8 comments:

  1. Sue C January 19, 2015 at 9:57 PM

    What an awesome way to use up your scraps. I love how the blocks are uniform and yet abstract overall. And the open blocks were a stroke of genius - exactly what the top needed. Great job!

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  2. NickyJanuary 20, 2015 at 2:24 AM

    Don't think it matters which way is up! All ways perhaps? Looks great and is a fabulous scrapbuster! Many thanks for joining the #scraptastictuesday linkup

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  3. Christine LJanuary 20, 2015 at 8:50 AM

    FABULOUS and I love the Modern

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  4. Pasqualina this & thatJanuary 20, 2015 at 8:50 AM

    Thank you Mary for your comment on my WIP. I like your blue/brown blocks! The open face blocks are a great idea and add interest. Keep going!

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  5. Karen SJanuary 20, 2015 at 5:45 PM

    Great way to play with your scraps. You quilt is looking good and I like the name too.

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  6. KajaJanuary 22, 2015 at 1:23 AM

    What a creative way to use your scraps. I love the variation in your blocks.

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  7. Vroomans' QuiltsJanuary 29, 2015 at 1:11 AM

    Thank you for linking up to Let's Book It.

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  8. Linda @ kokaquiltsFebruary 6, 2015 at 2:54 PM

    Great use of your scraps.. I love the blue/brown combo! Linda

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