Wednesday, February 28, 2018

A Postage Stamp Scrap Buster Quilt

Work in Progress.
Postage Stamp Scrap Buster Quilt | © Red Pepper Quilts 2018
Postage Stamp Scrap Buster Quilt | © Red Pepper Quilts 2018

Scrap busting and patchwork piecing is still my preferred way to pass the time with my sewing machine, and if I can use up some of the many 2 inch squares that I have been  cutting (from scraps) over the last 12 months or more, then that just adds another level of job satisfaction.

Postage Stamp Scrap Buster Quilt | © Red Pepper Quilts 2018
Postage Stamp Scrap Buster Quilt | © Red Pepper Quilts 2018
Postage Stamp Scrap Buster Quilt | © Red Pepper Quilts 2018

This quilt is a variation on a traditional Postage Stamp Quilt, and a design inspired by and based on a vintage quilt. All of the patchwork pieces have been individually sewn together rather than strip pieced. To simplify the sewing process I first randomly pieced many four-patch units from my collection of 2" squares. Once all the four-patch units were completed I decided that they were a little big for my liking and trimmed the units back to measure 3" x 3" to create more of a "postage stamp" look.

Postage Stamp Scrap Buster Quilt | © Red Pepper Quilts 2018
Postage Stamp Scrap Buster Quilt | © Red Pepper Quilts 2018

The background fabric that I have used for this quilt top is a cotton chambray fabric by Lecien which is just so lovely to work with. (It is the same fabric that I have previously used to make my Liberty Tana Lawn and Chambray Checkerboard Quilt - my understanding is that this fabric range has been discontinued). I also think this quilt design would work well with a solid background fabric; a white background fabric would really make the printed fabrics sparkle!

Postage Stamp Scrap Buster Quilt | © Red Pepper Quilts 2018
Postage Stamp Scrap Buster Quilt | © Red Pepper Quilts 2018

QUILT DETAILS:
Postage Stamp Scrap Buster Quilt
Quilt top measures 50 inches x 50 inches.
204 four-patch units.
Each finished square measures 1 1/4" x 1 1/4".
Background Fabric:
Cotton chambray fabric in dark grey by Lecien Fabrics
49 squares.
Each finished square measures 5" x 5".
Total patchwork pieces: 865.

Postage Stamp Scrap Buster Quilt | © Red Pepper Quilts 2018
Postage Stamp Scrap Buster Quilt 
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Ready for basting, quilting, and binding ...

Postage Stamp Scrap Buster Quilt | © Red Pepper Quilts 2018
Postage Stamp Scrap Buster Quilt | © Red Pepper Quilts 2018
Postage Stamp Scrap Buster Quilt | © Red Pepper Quilts 2018

More soon.
Rita

16 comments:

  1. I love this quilt! Thanks for some inspiration

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  2. It is just lovely! Thanks for sharing and giving some inspiration for my scraps. That chambray is beautiful, it does the trick to make the colors pop :-)

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  3. So pretty, Rita! I love using chambrays! How do you get your top to stay pressed so flat?? One more detail that inspires awe!!!

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  4. Such a fun quilt, I do so love a good scrap.

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  5. I would have had such a hard time trimming the four-patches back after they were already sewn but of course you achieved an excellent result!

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  6. I love the color of your "scraps" with the gray chambray! Very striking!

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  7. Beautiful, as usual!
    I have a question: the 2" blocks sewn together into 4-patch would have created 3.5" square, right? You said you trimmed back to 3" square. When you trim down, do any of your seams start to come undone at the edges? If so, how do you handle? I'm always learning from you, so would appreciate some insight. Thanks!

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  8. I'm trying to use up my scraps so your quilt is wonderful inspiration! I love it!

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  9. Very lovely and inspiring.
    I'm curious how you're gonna quilt it.

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  10. What a nice idea for a quick quilt. As ever, it's lovely.

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  11. I love the bright colors and gray combination!

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  12. Oh I love this!!!! I have a ton of 2.5" square scraps that I could use. Th is for sharing your ideas!!

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  13. Your scrap quilts always look so lovely! Your scraps come from such bright, cheerful fabrics.

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  14. Sweet design! Going to have to give this one a go and see if I can pare down my stash!

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  15. très superbe
    I love it. I have so much scrappppps.
    I need to sew them together.
    This is really a beauty

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  16. Love this quilt! I am all about creative use of what I have. My Grandma who taught me to sew made lovely things out of bits of nothing. I aspire to be like her. Thanks for inspiration.

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