May 28, 2014

WIP Wednesday - Swap Quilt and Binding

The fmq on my Scrappy Log Cabin quilt is finished!!! Yipee! It only took me 16 months, but who's counting?

Last night I dumped out my bag of 2 1/2" strips and joined a bunch of them to make a scrappy binding. I joined way more than I needed, but I guess that means my next scrappy binding will be really quick to make.
 Don't you just love a scrappy binding roll?

Are you part of the Schnitzel and Boo mini quilt swap? There are some 600 participants! I've finally decided what I want to make, and immediately cut my fabrics so I couldn't change my mind again. I'm going with a block from Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks, volume 9. Gundrun Erla designed this one and I love the simplicity, the negative space and the pops of colour. My mini will be 2 blocks by 2 blocks. I sure hope my partner likes it.
I'll be linking up with WIP Wednesday, Let's Bee Social, NTT Thursday and I Quilt.


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13 comments:

  1. Andrea @ Mouse in My PocketMay 28, 2014 3:53 pm

    I'm not doing the swap, but the colors you picked out are super fun. I'm sure your partner will love it.

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  2. MarlyMay 28, 2014 3:56 pm

    Your mini quilt is sure to be fabulous: such bright and cheerful colours and a great pattern. Please show it when you've nearly finished (otherwise it won't be WIP!)

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  3. LindaMay 28, 2014 5:03 pm

    Your scrappy binding roll looks so yummy! What a great idea. Love the block you chose for your swap

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  4. JasmineMay 28, 2014 5:46 pm

    That is a very fun block, and I do love the scrappy binding roll!

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  5. UnknownMay 28, 2014 8:13 pm

    Thanks for info on the mini quilt swap, will have to check it out! Should be a fun block!

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  6. Yvonne @ Quilting JetgirlMay 29, 2014 1:11 am

    The binding roll is very yummy to look at. And now I am craving a cinnamon roll. :)

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  7. ScooquiltMay 29, 2014 10:24 am

    Love your binding! Beautiful colors for your swap quilt.

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  8. CaraMay 29, 2014 11:07 am

    Cutting your fabric so you can't change your mind, ha ha. I should probably do that myself.
    I love a scrappy binding as well. Yours is pretty!

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  9. Lorna McMahonMay 29, 2014 11:17 am

    Your mini is going to be super cute, Leanne! Love those solids. And your scrappy roll!

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  10. Nurdan Kulluk-RennertMay 29, 2014 10:16 pm

    Love the binding and the colours for your mini! just my taste; bright!

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  11. Rachel @ QuiltineeringMay 30, 2014 9:16 pm

    Love that magazine! Its going to be a beautiful mini!

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  12. Sandra :)May 31, 2014 12:48 am

    I just discovered scrappy binding as well - I used leftover strips to bind a quilt I finished recently (and which apparently I forgot to photograph, as I can't find it anywhere on my blog, lol) and loved the effect. I've been cutting out squares for a fall D9P quilt and have the binding started already, using the scraps from the blocks. I think it's a fabulous look!

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  13. CherylJune 04, 2014 2:19 pm

    I love the colors you picked for your mini!

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