Scrappy Block

Here is the result of my experiment combining 'typing paper quilt' and 'quilt as you go' techniques. Instead of sewing the strips together onto 6.5" typing paper I sewed them straight onto a slighlty smaller block (6") of polar fleece (or wadding). This means that as you sew it on you are also quilting it and you don't need to tear off the paper later (which was tedious).

You could even iron the wadding onto freezer paper to stop it stretching although it does so only slightly. I really love the randomness and the fact that I am using up my scrap fabrics and scrap polar fleece.

Here is a finished one I found on Etsy that inspired me to try it.
Click the Etsy home button where you'll find lots of hand craft and art for sale.

Lots of fun!

Using up Scraps

Now here's an idea! Remember the tubular postagestamp blocks Leonie and I did?




Here are instructions for a Scrappy Bargello. This website also has lots of other quilting hints.

This picture comes from the Quiltville website.

Typing Paper Quilt Block

I have just finished a typing paper quilt block from some of my scraps. It is fantastically easy and a great opportunity to use up some of those ittybitty scraps of fabric. The pattern can be found here.

I used greasproof paper instead of typing paper. I just can't get over how easy it was. I'm going to make lots more because I have lots of scraps.