5 Scrappy Quilts

Wow, I had too many scraps and was overwhelmed! But I found a solution by turning them into 5-inch squares, also known as Charms or Nickles. And if that wasn’t enough, I even cut up all my fat quarters. I couldn’t believe it when the stacks were 7 inches tall!

As a quilter, I love finding ways to make the most of my scraps and fabric pieces. That’s why I started with a bunch of 4 patches, and then took it a step further by turning them into 16 patches. This process not only helps me use up scraps, but it also adds variety and interest to my quilting projects. And who knows, those 16 patches might just turn into the next big thing in my quilting journey.

I was eager to start putting my 16 patches to use. So, I decided to turn them into half square triangles. I didn’t have a specific plan in mind, but I enjoyed the creative process of coming up with my own simple pattern.

For my next project, I decided to keep the 16 patch design, but take it to the next level by adding a lot of half square triangles (HST). This added more complexity and interest to the design, and I was eager to see how it would all come together.

It’s always satisfying to see how scraps and leftovers from previous projects can be repurposed and transformed into something new and beautiful. That’s why this round robin quilt made from leftover half square triangles (HST) from my first quilt is my favorite.

This is my least favorite, but it used up so many scraps….

Sometimes, we come across patterns that just speak to us and we can’t resist giving them a try. That’s certainly the case with this quilt, which is a perfect blend of 16 patches, 4 patches, and a snowball block. Although it took a long time to complete, especially since you already had the 16 patches together, the end result was worth it.

This is just my first round of scrappy quilts, I have at least 100 16 patch blockes left, and a ton of charms. But for now I need a break from scrappy quilts