Neutral Scrappy Pillow Work in Progress

This is a pillow cover I quilted recently. I was inspired by Amanda's (Crazy Mom Quilts) scrappy pillow she posted about here. I chose neutral scraps because I need a neutral pillow case but, ugh... It just looks so bland to me. I was thinking I may add some bright piping or binding on the edges to spruce it up. I also thought I could maybe appliqué a big "B" in the middle for Bynum. I'm not sure yet. I'm still brainstorming. I just know it's too plain for me right now. If any of you have any ideas, please let me know!

Scrappy Pillow Complete

I finished my scrappy pillow I previously posted about here!

It's so bright and fun. It turned out kind of small, but that's ok. I like having a variation of sizes on our couch. There's such satisfaction in completing a project made out of scraps! :)

Scrappy Pillow WIP

I'm in the process of putting together a new little pillow for our couch. I've been wanting to do this for some time now but have always been working on other projects! I've pulled some scraps from my stash. I'm liking it so far! I'm trying to decide if I want to add sashing, or a border around the 4 patches, or cut the 4" squares down to the 4-patch size... I'm not sure how it will turn out yet but it's fun working on a small project that will be displayed in our home!

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Scrappy Rice Heating Pad

I recently made a rice heating pad for my mom's birthday. 

It was a fun project that I was able to complete in one night. The quick turnaround definitely wasn't because I waited last minute to make her gift...

I used a few smaller pieces of fabric I had and just kind of winged it. I wanted it to be floppy so I didn't stuff it full of rice. I also added straps so she could tie it around her head if she needed to.

This was a fun, simple project and my mom really liked it! :)

Hand Sewn Half Square Triangles

This is a little project I've been working on during long drives. Daniel is so kind and always drives us everywhere. This leaves me with time to work on fun little projects! The fabric I used was from a fat quarter bundle I ordered from Fabricworm back in June of last year. It was one of their Fabricworm Custom Bundle called School Garden.

These are just left over scraps from a lap quilt I have pieced together (and have yet to quilt... I think it's been sitting up in my closet folded for almost a year...) It's so fun to have a little travel project to work on like this. I have no clue what it will turn into yet, but that's ok. Just enjoying the process!

Scrappy Chevron and On Baby Quilt Finished

I completed my Chevron and On Quilt!

Like I had mentioned a few posts before, I decided to do a meandering free-motion quilt pattern. I love the crinkle texture that it gives. Once I wash it, it will be even crinklier. Can't wait!

For the backing and binding, I purchased some of Denise Schmidt's line for Jo-Ann. The backing is called Dot Dot Dot Red and the binding is called Blossom Reel Plaid Orange. They were both on sale too!

I hand stitched the back of the binding. It's really relaxing to do while sitting on the couch watching tv. It's nice to get away from the machine sometimes. Although, there have been a few instances when I was in a time crunch and used the machine to finish the binding. It doesn't look horrible but it doesn't look as clean as hand binding does.

Now that I finished the quilt for the precious baby boy, I can get started on the decorations for the shower next month! So glad to have this done ahead of time. No stress involved.

I can just imagine this wrapped around a sweet baby boy. Can't you?!

Chevron and On Baby Quilt Pieced

I finished piecing together my Chevron and On quilt top! 

It ended up being a little bigger than most of the baby quilts I've made. I like the size of it. It will be plenty big to bundle up the sweet baby boy it's going to be given to.

Again, I love the fact that I was able to use my scraps for this one. I'm trying really hard to not have a ton of fabric bins everywhere so these kind of projects help!

I think for the backing I want to do some sort of gray pattern. Not for sure yet. 

I'm hoping to quilt this one this Saturday because I have a new baby quilt to start for a friend that wants to gift it at a baby shower on the 22nd of this month. Just waited for the fabric to come in. So excited to get started.

I'm thinking a bright color for the binding on this one. Maybe orange? Something fun at least. I will probably quilt it in a meandering free-motion design. It's just so fast, easy, and cute. Hard to beat it.

Chevron and On Baby Quilt Progress

Daniel and I have sweet friends in our home group that found they are pregnant with a baby boy! We couldn't be happier for them. 

I decided to use up some scraps that were taking up space! Megan of Canoe Ridge Creations blogged about her adorable pattern Chevron and On. I'm not sure her exact measurements but I cut out 20 5" squares and 10 7.5" in squares of paper to use as my backing for my scrap piecing. 

I created my half square triangle blocks out of my 7.5" squares using this method Jenny from Missouri Star Quilt Co. explains in this video. Now time to square them up and piece them together!