Saturday, January 18, 2014

Making Use of (a few) Scraps

I have kept my eye on the Rainbow Scrap Challenge for about a year now and have decided to join in this year.  The button is on my side bar or you can check out the wonderful submissions from last Saturday here.  Needless to say I need to use up scraps.  They seem to be everywhere.
I had to think for awhile and fondle my various scrap bins and then decided to use up some batiks.  I had some nice chunks so I checked out EQ and came up with this block in 6".  I also used a little new fabric because I didn't want my scrap bins to feel lonely.

I haven't done the hand stitching on the antennae yet.  That will happen on Sunday when I link up with Slow Stitching Sunday.  I always enjoy the slower pace on Sunday and it is also a carry along project in case hubby and I go out for the day.
My plan is to let the blocks reside on the upper corner of my design wall this year and then make a decision of what to do with them.  My initial thought is to put them as a center in another block such as Shoo Fly or a star.  But time will tell.  This should be a fun journey and a fairly quick one each month as it only took about 45 minutes to complete minus the hand stitching.  Have a great day!
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23 comments:

  1. KateJanuary 18, 2014 at 4:41 AM

    Very pretty! Love your fabric choices.

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  2. Val's Quilting StudioJanuary 18, 2014 at 5:13 AM

    I too love the colors! Perfect for a butterfly!

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  3. Lorna McMahonJanuary 18, 2014 at 7:41 AM

    A cute idea for using up some colourful scraps. Are you making all butterfly blocks? Love your intention to possibly use these as a center for a shoo fly or star block. I think that would make a beautiful quilt!

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  4. soscrappyJanuary 18, 2014 at 8:03 AM

    What a cute butterfly block! The hand stitching will be a nice project for Sunday

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  5. Carla A Few Of My Favorite ThingsJanuary 18, 2014 at 10:53 AM

    Great buttertly! I will be looking forward to see what will become of this. A whole butterfly quilt would look great!

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  6. KarenJanuary 18, 2014 at 12:32 PM

    Very pretty butterfly block. I will be watching to see what your butterflies become.

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  7. Deb AJanuary 18, 2014 at 3:04 PM

    What a pretty block. One of these days I'll have to make a butterfly.

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  8. LyndseyJanuary 18, 2014 at 5:07 PM

    I love your butterfly, it is very pretty.

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  9. Katie Z.January 18, 2014 at 5:51 PM

    Your butterfly is beautiful!

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  10. MarlyJanuary 18, 2014 at 11:45 PM

    I love butterflies and you've made a beautiful one here. I am looking forward to seeing your collection grow.

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  11. VeraJanuary 19, 2014 at 12:37 AM

    Good use for some scraps. Welll done.

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  12. JoJanuary 19, 2014 at 1:25 AM

    I like your idea of using them as the centre of another block

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  13. ratamaJanuary 19, 2014 at 1:54 AM

    What a beautiful butterfly! Nice way to use scraps

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  14. EllenJanuary 19, 2014 at 5:02 AM

    Lovely butterfly!

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  15. Carla A Few Of My Favorite ThingsJanuary 19, 2014 at 6:14 AM

    Your block is looking wonderful! Those antennae should be fun to stitch!

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  16. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowJanuary 19, 2014 at 6:22 AM

    Very pretty !! and I see that you are like me...deciding to take the plunge and join in this year ; I saw so many fun things going on in the previous 2 weeks I figured 'go ahead! "

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  17. Denise :)January 19, 2014 at 6:25 AM

    I agree with you about enjoying the slower pace of Sunday! Your butterfly is gorgeous!! :)

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  18. Quilter KathyJanuary 19, 2014 at 6:40 AM

    Very fun process... wonder where your butterfly will end up!
    Enjoy your slow stitching today!

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  19. Vroomans' QuiltsJanuary 19, 2014 at 11:06 AM

    These would look lovely in a sawtooth star setting - very pretty.

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  20. Deb@asimplelifequiltsJanuary 19, 2014 at 3:09 PM

    So pretty... Welcome to RSC!

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  21. JeannaJanuary 19, 2014 at 4:04 PM

    Such a sweet butterfly...lovely fabric choices too, Sherry!

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  22. AngieJanuary 20, 2014 at 4:46 AM

    Neat butterfly & the fabric choices really make it pop!

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  23. Sweet WoodruffJanuary 21, 2014 at 4:16 PM

    I like this applique pattern. So pretty. I love doing handwork. This makes me want to do some applique too.

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