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Aunty Lee's scrap quilt

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Leetec
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Aunty Lee's scrap quilt

Post by Leetec » Sun Jul 20, 2008 3:16 am


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This is the front of the quilt I made almost entirely with scraps. I started with two shoe boxes of scraps and ended up with this. :)

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This is a close up of the front.

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here is the label.

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This is the back.
The front is 2 1/2 inch squares with 4 1/2 squares around the edge. The back is mostly 4 1/2 squares, some cotton, some flannel. I also used some strips that I didn't feel like cutting up. I also used leftover bindings for the binding of this quilt. I save that too just for scraps quilts. I make all my bindings 2 1/2 inches just for this purpose.
Am I obcessed? You bet!
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Kittyquilt9292
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Re: Aunty Lee's scrap quilt

Post by Kittyquilt9292 » Sun Jul 20, 2008 3:42 am

You are so smart to do this, Lee, what a memory quilt you have. Reminds me of the squares I used to sew together as a kid. My mother made a lot of our clothes when we were young and then I started sewing clothes for myself and my dolls. I cut out squares and when I'd get a little pile, I'd sew them together on the old Singer treadle machine, then sew rows together. Great project, unfortunately, I have no idea what happened to this "work of art in progress". Haven't thought about this for many a year. Thanks for sharing your treasure, Leetec. HUGS, carol/kittyquilt
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WeSignificant
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Re: Aunty Lee's scrap quilt

Post by WeSignificant » Sun Jul 20, 2008 3:46 am

Wow, I love it. That sure looks like a lot of work. She'll treasure it always.
A Friend is God's way of making sure we never walk alone!
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teacupdelights
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Re: Aunty Lee's scrap quilt

Post by teacupdelights » Sun Jul 20, 2008 3:53 am

Leetec - Beautiful quilt!! Excellent example of what quilting is all about:)
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luv_2quilt60
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Re: Aunty Lee's scrap quilt

Post by luv_2quilt60 » Sun Jul 20, 2008 3:55 am

Just beautiful...Good Job!!!!!
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Oasis
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Re: Aunty Lee's scrap quilt

Post by Oasis » Sun Jul 20, 2008 4:48 am

Good Job Lee! Do you sew all your scraps together then cut them in 2 1/2 inch strips? I don't even know where to start with my scraps.
Have Fun,
Linda S / OASIS
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grammy65
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Re: Aunty Lee's scrap quilt

Post by grammy65 » Sun Jul 20, 2008 4:57 am

Guess I have the same question....do you do a 9-patch or sew them in lengths and then put them together, or YIKES did you sew them all together individually...the front I mean?

Love it.

Diane
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Checkers
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Re: Aunty Lee's scrap quilt

Post by Checkers » Sun Jul 20, 2008 5:02 am

That's great. Love looking at all the fabrics in scrap quilts.
Mary
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SewSew
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Re: Aunty Lee's scrap quilt

Post by SewSew » Sun Jul 20, 2008 5:11 am

Lee, that is a great scrap quilt! Quilting is all about putting pieces of fabric together and this certainly tells a great story of a quilter's journey.

Ann
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cindyg
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Re: Aunty Lee's scrap quilt

Post by cindyg » Sun Jul 20, 2008 5:24 am

WOW - you sewed these together individually, didn't you. I dont see 4-patches or 9-patches. Man, it's beautiful. Is everyone teasing you or do you really want scraps from everyone? I'll start sending mine to you if you do. I'll go pull some out of the trash right now.
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