Thursday 27 April 2017

Fairy Girl's scraps..

not a quilt finished by me but Fairy Girl has her scrappy quilt finished...........
Last stitch in the binding........all done...........
We'll call it "modern"...........
she started out a few years ago just wanted to sew fabric...joining piece of scraps together........learning how to make things fit.........
it grew and grew and grew......she used a few random blocks........scraps my girlfriends visiting over time also gave her.........
Sadly this quilt is double bed size and she didn't put a dint in the scraps....lol..
but she had such fun just joining pieces together.....making things fit together...........I think I straightened up one edge when it was very small and it is pretty square........
It is backed with a light green with white spot polar fleece so very snuggly......
quilted by Betty Field........
I had told her I was not getting it quilted and she would have to do it but I surprised her not long ago and she was so excited........she had to finish the binding off........
I wished I could just "play free"  like this..........but ideas, colours, styles of fabric have "rules" in my head......
Catch you later.....
Chookyblue.....

Keeping the love of blogging alive

34 comments:

Jeanette said...

Cool quilt. Looks fabulous. Hugs,xx

jude's page said...

I hear what you are saying, I don't "do" random very well, and have a hard time just picking up scrappy without looking at what colours play nice with each other. Great quilt though, looks so much fun.

Fiona said...

love the quilt.... looks amazing. I too struggle with random organic sewing.... but I love it...
Hugz

Deb R said...

looks lovely, very scrappy modern, love it!!!

kiwikid said...

Well done Fairy Girl, one beautiful quilt, lovely surprise to get it quilted Donna.

Susan said...

I love this idea and it will always be a very special quilt for Fairy Girl.
I don't do scrappy comfortably...but I think I could do that if I had random odd pieces..I know - I'm a bit odd.

Michelle Ridgway said...

Fantastic upcycling by your lass. I love it x

simplestitches said...

well done Fairy Girl...I'm not a modern girl but I really like your idea of just using up the scraps and putting it all together! What a lovely surprise getting it quilted for her...number one Mum!

Jo said...

Don't scraps look great together. Fantastic

Wendy Caton Reed said...

I adore it! And, it is funny what would now be considered "modern" is truly a traditional type of quilt. If not for the fabrics this could have been made in 1880. I just love everything about it. Well done and thanks for sharing it!

Wendy Caton Reed said...

And, I love your new header. Now you don't have to choose which way to piece them because you can see them all!

Maria said...

Your quilt looks great Fairy Girl... fabulous way to use scraps and orphan blocks ...

gracie said...

Simply lovely!

Bethan said...

What a great quilt Fairy Girl - a good use of scraps! x

KaHolly said...

Pretty impressive! Love to see youngsters being creative. She's got the gene!

Denice Barker said...

You are much braver than I am, Fairy Girl! The quilt is stupendous!

sunny said...

Oh my - that is quite an accomplishment. And it looks great! Isn't it amazing what you can do with scraps. Good for her.

Michelle said...

I love the scrappy quilt, and wot memories to cherish with this quilt!

Anita said...

Great job Fairy Girl! I'm with you Chooky, I struggle with scrappy lol

marina said...

Well done to fairy girl love her scrappiness quilt. Turned out great!
So lovely that she shares your passions

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

Love it... an awesome idea ❤️❤️❤️

Mary - Lecoeurceltique said...

Great work.

Laura said...

Such an interesting quilt! It is beautiful! It will be quilt you can look at for hours and still discover new things about it ❤

Salley said...

CLever Girl! its awesome!

Ondrea said...

Now that is a real scrappy quilt! Just awesome. She has done a beautiful job infact it is a real patchwork quilt , the way they originally made them. You must be so thrilled as well.

Motherdragon's Musings said...

You go Fairy Girl. I love scrappy quilts. You have done a beautiful job. Such a beauty.

Not sure who would be prouder, you or Mum.

CountryMum said...

What a clever girl. The quilt is awesome!!

Margaret Stickland said...

Fairy girl has grown up on the blog from her first stitching, wonderful to see.

Anthea said...

Well done Fairy Girl - great work there... maybe you could get together with friends & make more quilts like this, all of you making good use of the scraps!

Chooky, I hear you on the 'rules' thing... I have trouble being scrappy & free-spirited too... some folks got that talent, I sure don't!

loulee said...

What an amazing finish. I do hope the bug stays with her.
I too have 'rules' I try now and then to rebel, you should give it a go!

Jo said...

Such a great quilt ,well done fairy girl :)

Jenny said...

Saw this in progress.. well done Fairy Girl! I am sure you will snuggle under it this winter.

Rose Marie said...

So wonderful ..... great idea Fairy Girl! We are looking forward to your next quilt!

Unknown said...

What a great quilt! Fairy girl has made a great job of this beauty and what better to snuggle under on cold nights! Love how free the design is.