I love saving scraps and I love using scraps. So when I was asked about a year ago if I would like to contribute to a new book coming out dedicated entirely to quilts made from scraps, I jumped at the chance!
The book Scraps, Inc.Vol.1 just came out this month and it is full of great patterns from 15 different designers as well as tips for storing and using your own scraps. I love when I find a book that has a bunch of great patterns all together. This book definitely fits that qualification!
Here are a couple of my favorites, just to give you an idea of a the variety, but honestly it was so hard to pick just a couple! This Sunset Tiles quilt by Jeni Baker is definitely one I want to make.
I also love this quilt, Overcast, by April Rosenthal. It's so unique, I think.
Here are a few other contributors after a book signing at Market last month. Seriously, such an honor to be in this company! Amy Friend, Susanne Woods, publisher of Lucky Spool, me, Amy Ellis (always lots of Amy's!), Sherri McConnell, and Susan Beal.
Here is my contribution. One of my all-time favorite ways to use up scraps is with a traditional log cabin or courthouse steps pattern. I wanted to come up with a slightly more modern twist by grouping my scraps into "warm" and "cool" colors, creating a secondary design in the process. (Which I've since learned is called Japanese Lanterns!)
For this project I really wanted to push myself out of my regular color comfort-zone (I've been trying to do that a lot more this year.) For me, that meant using purple - I hardly ever use purple in my quilts. My favorite method for organizing scraps is to sort them by color. I really dug through my scraps to find those bright, jewel-toned prints (I had to dig extra hard for the purples - but was excited that I actually had some good ones!) And I love the result - not to mention putting some of those unusual scraps to work!
The quilting on this quilt was done by Melissa of Sew Shabby Quilting. I love the way it contributes to the overall look and feel of the quilt.
Speaking of scraps, I have a bundle of strips and scraps leftover from this quilt. I'd love to share them with one of you. If you're interested, leave a comment. I'll randomly select a winner this weekend.
The book Scraps Inc. Volume 1 is hitting shelves now. F If you're looking to add something for your Christmas wish list this year, I highly recommend this one!
Scraps winner; Jill PotkaleskyNovember 19, 2014 at 9:26 PM
Absolutely beautiful quilt! I'm in awe of it - the colors are so captivating. I can't wait to add this book to my collection and hopefully I can make something as special. 🙂
kristelleke says
Good idea to put the book on my Christmas wishlist. It will be difficult to choose wich one to make first. I love the quilts from April, Sherri, Jeni and yours as always... Last week I started quilting by hand my very first quilt, aouch my fingers. SO I will start on a new project soon, your scraps would be very welcome. Regards.
Teacosy says
That quilt is just beautiful, love the warm colors be nice for winter.<br />Viele Grüße Sylvia
dortha says
Very pretty quilt. I would love to win your scraps. I love scrappy quilts.
Lisa Marie says
Wow, this book looks wonderful and I dearly love your quilt! I enjoy working with scraps and it's so interesting to mix someone else's choices with mine!
kt says
Love your quilt! Would love to win some of your scraps to make one myself. The book looks great--looking forward to seeing the whole thing!
Nique Etienne says
Beautiful quilt. Thanks for the opportunity
Susan Hemann says
What a great quilt!! I don't think I've ever used purple either. I would love some scraps. A very cheery quilt!
Scorpie says
I love your quilt. However, I am not too sure that hubby would like me buying another quilting book. I just got my delivery of two more books.
gigi says
Pretty quilt. I have to check out this book. So far, so great!<br />[email protected]
Hannele says
BEautiful log cabin quilt, so vibrant colours!
Mam says
And I thought I was the queen of scraps. Perfect book.
Lucy @ Charm About You says
Congratulations! Looks like a great book and I love your quilt. Log cabins and courthouse steps are such great blocks and I like that you've colours you wouldn't normally!
Sabine says
Me, me! I love scraps 🙂
Marie says
What a great looking book - I am a scrap fiend (it seems the smaller that they are, the more I like them!) so I'll check this out. And a lovely, bright quilt. If you are looking for a home for your surplus strips feel free to add me to the list of potential takers. Thanks!
Andi says
I love scrappy quilts, especially your design that keeps close groups together. Thanks for the giveaway!
Nancy Lewis says
Love your quilt and the scraps!! I am making a scrap quilt for my DD and need more purple!!
lag123 says
Scrappy quilts are my favorite!<br /><br />lag110 at mchsi dot com
Karen - Quilts...etc. says
I love the Japanese Lanterns pattern - it has been around for awhile hasn't it and very lovely too
[email protected] says
I LOVE your quilt from the book! I was just talking to my friend about swapping out scraps for a Courthouse Steps quilt and then I read your blog and you have one just like I pictured in my head! I'd love some of your scraps!!! PS: just got your book from Amazon on Monday and love it....<br />Peggy in NJ
E McK says
I love SCRAPS! I usually spend the "after holiday" time cutting my scraps. I have scraps in sizes 1 1/2", 2 1/2", 3 1/2" and 5". Never traded scraps before and would love to see your scraps. Hope I can win this. For sure I am getting the new Scraps, Inc. book and make your colorful quilt. Thanks.<br />Elaine
Patricia says
I love your quilt. First look and I saw large Christmas ornaments and then saw the log cabin. Would love your Scraps<br />Patricia C
Sharon J. Hughson says
Japanese Lantern quilt made modern. I love it and would love your scraps. LOL
Sarah says
Amy. This is gorgeous. I'm finding my favorite quilts are scrappy. I'll just have to get this book. Beautiful!
Claudia says
Love the colors! Thanks for the opportunity!
Janise Leuenberger says
Such great quilts. Always can use a book to help me use up all my extra scraps! Thanks for the give away.
AllisonB says
I love the blues and purples in your quilt. I really like creating scrappy quilts.
Teresa in Music City says
Wow - I really like each one of these quilts! This will be a must-have book for me - I just popped it onto my Wish List for hubby 🙂 I'd love to be in the pot for your scraps! I can never resist a scrap, and it looks like some really yummy fabrics there!
Kay Losh says
I, too, love scrappy quilts. They remind me of my grandmother and how NOTHING was wasted at her house. I still love to wrap up in the quilt she made for me when I was little, made from feed sacks and flour sacks!
Reader Owl says
Wonderful modern court house steps - love your scraps! My book is ordered!
Heather says
What a gorgeous quilt! The jewel tones work so well together! I recently made two scrap quilts and I felt so thrifty to find two quilts made from leftovers! It has really opened my eyes to using every last bit of fabric.
Carol says
I love what I have seen of this book. I bought it yesterday! Your quilt is lovely. I would love your scraps...I also have very little purple in my stash.
lalaluu says
Yes, please, fpr the purple scraps! I, too, rarely use purple in my quilts, and my purple scrap bin is sad - the few pieces in there are lonely. Also, I am really digging orange at the moment, so I'd love to have the orange ones, too! Congrats on the publish; this looks to be the next great modern scrap quilt book after Sunday Morning Quilts by Amanda Jean Nyberg and Cheryl Arkison.
Tanja Römbke says
I love the "lantern" effect - and yes for the scraps! Love the colors! I have been trying to find the perfect pattern for my first scrappy quilt, so this book looks perfect.
Mary Graff says
Beautiful quilt! I would love your scraps.
Joyce Carter says
Your quilt is absolutely beautiful. I love that pattern. For some reason, it reminds me of lanterns.<br />Thank you for the giveaway. I am making scrappy quilts for all my children so these would be welcomed and used.
Joey Wong says
I love working with scraps too.
Celeste Delostrinos says
The quilt is lovely. I'll be heading to Lucky Spool to get the book!
craftygramma says
OMG...I have almost No Purple and always have a hard time finding Orange that I like... maybe this is my turn? Hope so. Thanks. Love your stuff!
Ioleen Kimmel says
I have just started a couple of (see how this goes) scrap blocks. Would love to add to my stash of scraps. Thanks for the giveaway.<br /><br />ioleen dot kimmel at gmail dot com
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Lynda says
who would not want a bundle of scrappy goodness in such great vivid colors? I am in....I love your quilt, have wanted to make a "lantern" quilt for some time now - never thought about making it scrappy - great idea
Lisa says
Always always in the market for scraps!<br />
Tiffany Rochelle says
You quilt is gorgeous!
Julie in WA says
I am becoming a scrap-only quilter! Like you, I organize my scraps by color. I've been cutting the larger scraps into squares and strips, so I am ready for a book like this!!!
kristin hartwig says
I love your quilt! Depending on where you look it looks like Christmas ornaments (the gray is like the top of the ornament), or dumbbells (with the gray being the middle of the dumbbell). I love it!
Naomi says
Your quilt and scraps are gorgeous. As a beginner quilter, I can't wait until I have enough scraps to actually make a quilt out of them!
Nancy says
OOH! Scraps my favorite things I just love your contribution to the book.
Becky N says
Oh, I'd love to win! Your scraps are beautiful!!!<br />
Lori says
It looks like you had a fabulous time. This quilt is gorgeous. This looks like a fun and useful book.
Sandy Vanya says
I am a lover of scraps & scrap quilts. I would LOVE to be the recipient of your scrap giveaway!!!<br />sevquilt at yahoo dot com
Allison says
Great quilt! I always love scraps.
Kathryn says
I love scraps, I'd love your scraps. I'd love to buy this book!!
Diane says
Gorgeous quilt! Can't wait to see the book!
B. J. Woodlee says
I would love to have your scraps! Your Japanese Lanterns quilt is beautiful
Brittany says
That looks like the book for me! I love scrap quilts and would love to put your scraps to work. Thank you for sharing. 🙂
Karen says
I really like that quilt, and I'm so glad you searched for the purples. They make it all come together nicely.
Christals Creations says
Lovely quilt. How small is a scrap? I have been told I keep too many scraps so I always say but they might be useful. Not sure hubby believes me. . . I shall keep squirreling them away for the perfect project. Thank you for the inspiration. :)<br />
KMSC says
I love scrap quilts, I love purple (anything) and I would love to win your scraps! Your quilt is gorgeous; the cool and warm colors are very striking.<br />k(dot)castanette(at)Hotmail(dot)com
Andrea says
What quilty loveliness you created! A real hit in my book!
Lauren Deel says
I love scrap quilts, and this latest one of yours is no exception. It's always so fun to have a "reveal" of what you've been working on behind the scenes and have had to keep quiet about. 🙂
The Calico Cat says
Amazon should be sending me my copy anytime soon! (I'd love your scraps, I'm knee deep into a super scrappy spiderweb.)
Karen says
I really like your log cabin quilt. I will be looking for the book, it has so many great quilts. I love making scrap quilts because I hate to throw any fabric away!
Tamie says
I love scraps and this looks like such a good book.
ljeanne says
I'm always ready to take any scraps. I go through trash cans at retreats. Friends gather scraps for me and I'd love add your scraps to my collection!<br />
Linda J. says
LOVE, love, love your quilt! The colors are amazing! I am definitely the gal to put your left over scraps to work. Please consider.
Christine S says
This book looks like one to get!!
Jennifer says
I'm with you - my favorite way of using up scraps is with a log cabin variation. I have one in the making, the addition of your scraps would be amazing!
Sandy says
I love scraps! Can't wait to get this book-- I love your quilt!
Robin Love Lehr says
Love your bright color choices!
Unknown says
I have always loved scrap quilts. I think it must be because that is what I grew up with. It was always fun to see my dress fabric in a quilt:) Love your use of color in your quilt. Nancy: [email protected]
Jill Potkalesky says
Absolutely beautiful quilt! I'm in awe of it - the colors are so captivating. I can't wait to add this book to my collection and hopefully I can make something as special. 🙂
Carri Smith says
Love that quilt! Just started quilting and realizing it takes a while to get a "scrap pile"! Would love a head start so I could start working on scrappy quilts
A Quilter's Mission says
What a fantastic book! Congratulations!! These scraps would be great....thanks for the chance to win.
GwenDee says
Love your quilt. I plan on buying the book. Have an amazing holiday.
Judi Creed says
Love your quilt. The book looks fantastic. I too am a scrap lover. It would be so inspirational to win your scraps.
Simone says
I am drowning in scraps - this book will be a must for me!
Beth says
Please put my name in the drawing--other people's scraps are always so much more exciting than my own. Isn't that always the way? As a kid, I remember it was much more fun to clean up my friends's bedrooms than to straighten up my own.
Pam says
Log cabin was the first quilt I made. I love this design and these are my colors! I would love to win your scraps!!!
Swedish Scrapper says
I agree with Beth! It is always fun to see others' scraps! I love you warm cool idea for updating a classic pattern. If my name comes out of the hat, I'll gladly pay international weightbased shipping, or perhaps I can give you a US address 🙂
excuseme23 says
Your quilt is gorgeous, I love it.
Susan Smith says
I love scraps! I've never made a log cabin quilt so I would love to put your scraps to use on one of those. I have very little purple in my stash so this would be a welcome addition! Thanks!
Joanne LaCour says
Great holiday gift! I am inspired just my your book peaks!
Camille Mendel says
Congratulations on the book. It's a gorgeous quilt. Thanks for the chance. [email protected]
Cathy says
Your quilt is wonderful! I love rich colors. I will definitely buy the book! Thanks for sharing your scraps!
Teresa Palmer says
Just gorgeous! I love using my scraps.
Ginny says
Love your quilt! Looks like a book I need to buy as I have a hard time letting go of scraps but truly love scrappy quilts! Thanks for a chance to win!
Linda Satkowski says
Can you ever have enough scraps!?! The quilts shown today are wonderful and inspiring. Traditional quilt patterns are my favorite and love how you did the log cabin--traditional pattern with a modern twist. Makes me want to get upstairs to the sewing room and dig thru the stash and find those bright colors and get going!
habibihomemade says
Your quilt is beautiful!
Janet Schultz says
I think scrapy quilts are my favorites. I love the eclectic mix of fabrics. Thanks for the chance to win your scraps! Shopgirl7232(at)yahoo,com
Lois Wylde says
Just finished separating mt scraps yesterday....I'm ready to make one of these beautiful guilts.
terry sharp says
Thank you for the chance to win some of your beautiful fabric scraps. This book is definitely going on my Christmas list. All the scrappy quilts look lovely
JanetD says
I absolutely love scrappy quilt! Makes me feel so economical. Love this new book – definitely putting it on my Christmas list. Thanks for the opportunity to add to my scrap pile!
Patricia Ritchie says
Beautiful quilt! I love the warm and cool color contrast. You do lovely work!
valerie boudier says
Love your quilt and the book looks very interesting [email protected]
Shelor Robin says
Love to have your beautiful scraps. Gotta get that book! robinsheloratearthlinkdotnet
Lisa R says
I love scraps! Thank you for introducing us to this book.. I'm adding it to my wishlist now!
Bonnie I says
I love this quilt. It's stunning!! I would love to win your scraps!<br />Thanks for the chance.
Donna W says
Love scraps and this book looks like an awesome way to use them. Would love to win some of your scraps! Thanks
Meg says
I've got this book on my Christmas list--I've loved seeing everyone's work pop up on my blog feed! So many great ideas and beautiful quilts. I've been slowly working up to making a log cabin quilt, and I'd love to have some more scraps to add to my growing stack. Thanks for the chance!
Cathy says
I've really been busting out scrap projects this year (it was a resolution) and I love the pattern you used. It looks amazing. I also love April's quilt. This book seems like a must for me.
Ann Dunn says
As much as I have enough scraps myself, I am always intrigued with what fellow quilters have in their stash. It would be fun to win yours. We always need inspiration to use up our scraps, this book seems to provide good ideas. Love your quilt.
Karen says
Purples and oranges--whoda thunk? But I love it! Never know what scraps are capable of in the right hands!
juliehallfeldhaus says
Love your quilt and thanks at for the chance to win fabric:)
Rosebud says
Talk about something being HOT, that's the word for your quilt. It's gorgeous and really doesn't look like a scrap quilt. The color combinations are wonderful. Glad you could produce such a lovely creation. Congratulations on the quilt and on the book.
Renee Eastman says
Who DOESN'T need more scraps?? I would love them!
SCStephquilts says
I love, love, love scrap quilts. And you can never have enough scraps.
Abigail deVries says
Beautiful quilt! Thanks for the chance to win!
quiltytherapy says
Your quilt is gorgeous. I wasn't aware of the secondary patterns name either. The Indy Modern Quilt Guild recently made a charity quilt with warm and cool colors and the combination was lovely. I'm going to add this book to my growing list.
Debbie says
Love the scrappiness. [email protected]
crazy quilter says
Love Scrappy, would love to have more scraps to play with . thanks for the chance.
Jessica Slattery says
I have a whole bin of scraps that need to be put into a quilt, but like you, I lack purple! Which is odd, because I LOVE purple.
Crafty Coffin says
Lovely quilt! I have hardly any scraps so I would love to win your scraps (plus, purple? I love purple!)
Mama O. says
I keep everything, so my scrap bags are usually full, but like you, I tend to have lots of the colors I love, and less of those I don't tend to use much. Would love to see what's in your bundle. Thanks!!
Rachel says
I love the quilt, and the book looks great!
Jack_B says
I love the purple in with the blues. Scraps are waaaaay more fun than yardage. I am hoping to win them this weekend. Thank you!
LC says
I cleaned out all my scraps after we moved a few months ago, so now I'm slowly rebuilding my scrap pile. Can't wait til I have enough to make something pretty! Thanks for the giveaway!
CeLynn says
Love your lantern quilt,great way to use up those scraps! This looks like a wonderful new book,full of scrappy inspiration! Other quilters scraps are always so much fun. Thanks for the opportunity to play with some of your pretty scraps.
Kay Vanatta says
LOVE the lanterns!! Made me think of Christmas ornaments.... which is the color scheme I will do first when I get the book... what fun!!
Hilary says
Love your quilt! The colors are gorgeous!
✾Jamie Lee Cooley✾ says
Purple just happens to be my favorite color so I love this quilt! I think it would look good in any colors with the design.
Cindy says
Love your Chinese lantern quilt. And aren't scrpas just the greatest! Thanks for inspiring all of us.<br />
Denise in PA says
I love your orange and purple Chinese Lanterns! I'm not big on purple either but that color combo is fabulous! I'd love to win your scraps - thanks so much for the giveaway! Looks like a great book.
Mary Kasavich says
This book is on my Christmas wish list. I love how you combined light and cool colors into such a vibrant design! Jumping at the chance to win your scraps - I will be all set when Santa brings me the book!
Bonita Cantrell says
Love the quilt. Have you stood back and looked at your quilt? It reminds me of the colorful Christmas balls that we put on Christmas trees. How colorful and beautiful it is. Congrats on your inclusion in the book.
Audrey says
I hope I am not too late. I love scraps. But first of all your Japanese Lanterns is a beautiful quilt. Every quilt I have seen included in the book has been an inspiration. I must get myself a copy. I have penciled in all the required info on my wish list for Christmas. I hope I can wait that long to find out if I have been nice. Thanks for sharing and offering a giveaway.
Sarah says
Great looking quilts! I will have to look into this book I think.