Friday, February 6, 2015

Finish It Friday - Hip To Be Square

When I first started cutting my scraps for the Hip To Be Square Challenge, I really did not think that anything much could be made from these scraps.  I thought some fabrics were ugly, and some scraps I was just tired of using. I also didn't think I could get a nice sized quilt from 2.5 inch squares.

But now I have totally changed my mind and am quite surprised at how cute this quilt turned out.


For the first two blocks, I artfully arranged the squares.  Then I realized it would take me forever to finish, so I sewed the rest together randomly.  

Linking today to Finish it Friday.and to Whoop, Whoop Fridays.
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18 comments:

  1. StephanieFebruary 6, 2015 at 8:14 AM

    Really lovely ... it's somehow vibrant & subtle at the same time.

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  2. Quilter KathyFebruary 6, 2015 at 8:18 AM

    What a wonderful quilt top... love it!

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  3. Carie @ Space for the ButterfliesFebruary 6, 2015 at 8:23 AM

    Oh isn't it lovely, I love the subtle rainbow and I'm wildly impressed by the scale!!

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  4. Heather GravesFebruary 6, 2015 at 8:25 AM

    What a fantastic scrap quilt! I'm with you - I'd ditch the artful placement with these tiny squares and just wing it too - turned out great!

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  5. ShannonFebruary 6, 2015 at 8:54 AM

    I love your scrap quilt! I'm going to have to make one when I get enough scraps!

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  6. JasmineFebruary 6, 2015 at 9:09 AM

    So cute! I love this scrappy rainbow. Your random looks great!

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  7. tisha @ quiltytherapyFebruary 6, 2015 at 9:39 AM

    Great finish! Love the layout.

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  8. DeannaFebruary 6, 2015 at 9:56 AM

    I think the top doesn't look totally random. I like how the use of color dictated where the blocks would rest. The column and row look is great!

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  9. Pat at Bell Creek QuiltsFebruary 6, 2015 at 11:21 AM

    Sweet arrangement for your blocks…I am totally grooving' to it! I have way more red, blue and green scraps than orange, yellow and purple! This solves the dilemma of different number of scrap blocks!

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  10. KatieQFebruary 6, 2015 at 11:47 AM

    The quilt looks great. All of the scraps play together nicely.

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  11. SheriFebruary 6, 2015 at 12:32 PM

    It's amazing how scraps (even if boring or ugly) can become something so beautiful!! And your arrangement is perfect!

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  12. Laura ChaneyFebruary 6, 2015 at 4:34 PM

    I really like how it turned out, and I'm happy to hear you came around to it, too.

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  13. JanineMarieFebruary 6, 2015 at 6:20 PM

    I really like the combination of random scraps in the squares and the overall color pattern of the layout.

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  14. Julie in GAFebruary 6, 2015 at 7:50 PM

    I love it! It's amazing what can be made from a pile of scraps, even fabrics you don't really like.

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  15. Pieced Brain Quilt DesignsFebruary 6, 2015 at 10:57 PM

    The colors are beautiful! Working with scraps can be so fun!

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  16. SuperMomNoCapeFebruary 6, 2015 at 11:33 PM

    Your scrap quilt turned out lovely!

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  17. BethanyFebruary 7, 2015 at 4:15 PM

    I really love this quilt. The plus sign in the middle is adorable!! Great idea!! Good luck on your Hip to be Square Challenge!!

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  18. Jennie @ Porch Swing QuiltsFebruary 8, 2015 at 5:08 PM

    It's darling - such an inspiration! Well done.

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