Who Doesn't Like Fabric Scrap Bags?

One doesn't often see fabric scrap bags in quilt shops anymore, and even quilt shops are becoming a rarity. So when I saw a fabric scrap bag listed on our local 'buy nothing' site I quickly responded. 

I started sorting the bag, it was so packed of fabric, it took me hours to sort into colours / patterns. Half way through the bag I tipped it into a box. Surprising how much fabric can fit into a small bag.

There were a couple of scraps that were minky, so they went into a bag.

That was it in my sewing room this week. I got way laid when we booked a last minute cruise, (see our travel blog) and doing preparations meant that I only went downstairs once - to sort the fabric scrap bag. But what a welcome sight it was to see when walking down the stairs. Yes, I'm going to work on the fairy quilt while waiting for Bonnie Hunter's new mystery to start.

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Ta Da - Finished Echo Quilt

Took all week, but I finished the quilting, and for the first time I actually drew a quilting plan.

It's been a long time coming. I started Echo way back in March and with only one block a month it was a long time in between blocks. I started with choosing the colours I would use.

Next I coloured the first two blocks and started sewing. As each block came out I would colour the sheet before sewing.

I did change some blocks to make the quilt more symmetrical, or 'echo-ie', and the blocks I didn't use in the quilt I made place mats in different colours.

I enjoyed making the blocks - all foundation paper pieced.

I was planning on using black for the binding but really wasn't sure so I "slept on it" and in the morning decided that the binding would be better with the blues and purples. I was right. 

I am very happy with the finished quilt, but with the high temperatures we are having at present - and its only still Spring - it will be at least another 6 months before we can use it. In the meantime, it is pretty to look at.

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What To Do Next.....

I had finished Echo quilt top and was keen to get it quilted ....... but what to use as backing? This is when the delay starts. Searched through my backing stash, and nothing really suited the quilt. So I decided to use plain black fabric,,,, and I needed to join two pieces - so what to do, join as is, or to add a sash between. While thinking about it I altered my granddaughters formal dress, and repaired a cushion that was one of the first patchwork, and my very first applique. I knew nothing back then!

Many of the seams has to be repaired. Didn't know about quarter inch seams!  

That gave me time to think about the backing. I decided to use a sash to join the two pieces, and in the sash to put some of the triangle blocks from the quilt. 

I chose three blocks that all use the same width strip and alternated them with black fabric. Added to the label made the sash.

Starting to quilt it this weekend.

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