Welcome to the Pink Blog hop! and thanks to Carla for hosting it!
I wasn’t sure what to make for this hop- isn’t that always the issue?? Then I looked at a top I had waiting to quilt since NOVEMBER! and it had pink in it! PERFECT!
I started this as a scrap buster and had intended to turn it into a pattern for my shop, now I don’t know….. Anyways I used the 6″ QUBE (or 12″ QUBE) set and used the 3 1/2″ squares and HST dies. I made the HSTs in pink and white then I cut out 3 1/2″ squares in muslin and started adding strings to them, the light purple were diagonal and the pink blocks where pretty straight- I tried NOT to make them perfectly straight, but just to have fun with them.
then I lined them up on the 3 1/2″ die again and eyeballed that it would fit over the square, because it’s totally fine if it gets cut a little crooked, here I added 2 blocks at a time.
Then I cut them out
Here’s a front and back look of the blocks, it’s again ok that it’s a little bit off, I know the squares are 3 1/2″ that’s the important part!
Perfect blocks ready to go!
I forgot to take a picture of just the top, it’s pretty thick but my long arm could handle it!
I had a pink print that I used for the binding
and I used any small yardage scraps I had in pink for the backing.
The quilt measures 37″ x 47″- should I turn it into a pattern? it’s pretty easy to figure out just by looking at it!
Here’s the rest of the participants in the blog hop, thanks again to Carla for hosting it- I’m a bit jealous that I don’t get many participants for my hop in March 😉
Monday, February 14th
Tuesday, February 15th
Thursday, February 17th
I love the quilt!!!
It is easy to figure out, but you know, there are people out there that wouldn’t have a clue – so write the pattern! 🙂
It seems like a great use of scraps!
thanks it made it easy with the Accuquilt dies!
I love string quilts. I bet you are glad you got it finished too.
yes I am 🙂
Oops. I misspelled my onw name! It’s Daryl!!! LOL!!!
Awesome use of the accuquilt to trim your blocks. I might try that for the project I’m currently working on. I’m dreading trimming them as it really hurts my elbow. On top of that the quilt and colors are beautiful. Great way to use up scraps. Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful quilt! I really love your color choices.
Oh, Bea, I love everything about this quilt. Such a great way to use those scraps! I’m definitely tickled pink.
Love your quilt.. at first I didnt see the white pinwheels! Great scrapbuster!
Fun little stash buster!
Bea, I absolutely love your quilt. It is an awesome pattern to use up a lot of scraps. I would definitely write it up. Thanks for sharing.
This turned out so pretty and is a great way to use scraps! Thanks for sharing!
Great quilt, and use of scraps. Thanks so much for sharing!
Great scrap application Bea! Thanks
thanks! gotta love a “free” quilt 🙂
This is a beautiful quilt Bea. I love the string blocks and the way they make the Star. So pretty and a great way to use scraps. Thank you for sharing. I would definitely write up the pattern.
thanks! I think I might 🙂
Love your quilt. The colors are so gentle looking.
thanks, I was trying to go for the sweet muted look 🙂
love all that pink
That looks like a neat way to use up scraps. I might have to buy one of the die cutters once I get my quilt studio set up.
A wonderful scrappy quilt, you should write up the instructions.
Yes – it deserves to be out there. Great idea for a scrap busting quilt.
Absolutely love, love, LOVE your new quilt! I’m a sucker for scrappy and how you’ve used yours is fantastic. Thanks for sharing with us 🙂
Nice finish. How great to finish up a project that has been waiting in the wings. Love the pinks that you used.
Very pretty! Thanks for sharing.
Wow what a terrific scrap buster. It Tickled me Pink.
Nice scrap buster. My granddaughter would love this pink quilt version.
aww thanks, it was fun to make
Lovely quilt! I love that it uses scraps. Those things seem to multiply, even when I use a bunch, but I love the outcome. Thanks for sharing.
I love pink and your quilt fits right in. Thanks for sharing.
Great quilt, Bea! Also a great way to use up your scraps!!
It’s gorgeous Bea! Lovely, scrappy and pink 🙂 xx
Love this quilt! Love the Strings! I love how these hops get us to finish up old projects and use up our stash!