Scrap Attack

10 Jul 2018

Scrap Attack

The fourth of July in our area was a rainy day so I used it as an opportunity to work on a few fall projects.

Fall is my favorite season and orange/black is my favorite fall color combination. I focused my efforts on making projects using my scraps in orange and black.

I’m on a log cabin kick right now so I created a table runner. My log cabin blocks finish at 8 inches; I cut the strips to size before sewing making it easy to chain piece each block. After completing a round I used my log cabin trim tool to square up each block. Once all of the blocks were finished I tried several layouts but liked this one best.

orange black log cabin

orange black log cabin backing

Last year I won a copy of the April/May 2017 edition of McCall’s Quick Quilts from one of my favorite pattern designers Abigail Dolinger. I used her pattern from the magazine “Travel Plans” to create these scrappy orange/black his and her place mats.

travel plans his

travel plans her

travel plans backing

Another pattern “Charmville” also created by Aby is one of my all time favorites. This time I used the pattern to create mug rugs for us. Charmville was published in the February/March 2014 edition of McCall’s Quick Quilts.

Charmville mug rugs

Aby has lots of tutorials and great posts about ways to use your scraps. You can find her at abyquilts.wordpress.com

Not bad for one day….still have lots more scraps!

Joining Linky Tuesday with Connie at Freemotion By The River.

Happy Sewing!

Posted in New Projects and tagged fall quilting, house quilt block, log cabin table runner, mug rugs, orange black quilts, quick quilts

36 thoughts on “Scrap Attack”

Vicki in MN on July 10, 2018 at 8:46 pm said:

I don’t think we’ll ever run out of scraps-but we can always try!! I love your log cabin runner. Fall sewing is a favorite of mine also.

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- My Sewful Retirement on July 11, 2018 at 7:53 am said:
  
  Thank you!
  
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Denise on July 10, 2018 at 9:58 pm said:

I love the table runner. Orange really isn’t my color but if I saw this in a craft shop I would definitely be drawn to it. And consider the purchase. It jumps off the page and demands to be viewed. Good job.

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- My Sewful Retirement on July 11, 2018 at 7:55 am said:
  
  Thank you so much — your comment made my day!
  
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artisticsharon on July 10, 2018 at 11:10 pm said:

Oh how fun!! You’re all set for fall 🙂

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- My Sewful Retirement on July 11, 2018 at 7:59 am said:
  
  Thank you! Fall is my favorite season – September thru December I change our table decor weekly drives my hubby crazy 😜
  
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Susan on July 11, 2018 at 1:01 am said:

Not bad at all, even for more than one day! I like how you swapped a black and orange block position in your log cabin layout. Those little cabins are cute as anything!

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- My Sewful Retirement on July 11, 2018 at 8:04 am said:
  
  Thank you! It was hard deciding what layout to use -the log cabin block is so easy to make. I definitely will be making more 🙂
  
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rl2b2017 on July 11, 2018 at 7:23 am said:

Good Morning!
What great fabrics! I just love your log cabin table runner, and especially the layout you chose for the blocks. It’s adorable! Happy Wednesday! ~smile~ Roseanne

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- My Sewful Retirement on July 11, 2018 at 8:06 am said:
  
  Good morning Roseanne! Thanks I am happy with the layout also. I’m thinking about making my triangle mini using more of my orange/black scraps.
  
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weddingdressblue on July 11, 2018 at 8:14 am said:

Great use of scraps! So many fun ideas…

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piecefulwendy on July 11, 2018 at 8:21 am said:

You really used those scraps well! I have to say, I liked each quilt, but those little house mug rugs are my favorites. So cute!

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Gray Barn Designs on July 11, 2018 at 8:22 am said:

These are so cute! You are way ahead of the game to have your fall quilting decor ready to go! These are great projects for scraps…of which I have plenty!

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paintedthread on July 11, 2018 at 4:44 pm said:

That log cabin is stunning. Love the colors!

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- My Sewful Retirement on July 12, 2018 at 8:33 am said:
  
  Thank you!
  
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Susan on July 12, 2018 at 2:22 pm said:

Love all of your scrap projects – you are all set fall/halloween !

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- My Sewful Retirement on July 12, 2018 at 3:48 pm said:
  
  Thank you Susan!
  
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Magical Mystical Mimi on July 21, 2018 at 1:16 pm said:

I haven’t done a log cabin quilt in forever. I’d forgotten how cool they look. Thanks for the inspiration! Your work is wonderful! 😀

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- My Sewful Retirement on July 24, 2018 at 7:22 am said:
  
  Thank you — I love the simplicity and beauty of log cabin quilts! Happy Tuesday 🙂
  
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Fiona at Ice Bear Quilts on July 23, 2018 at 9:46 am said:

Hi Karla,
I love your autumn/Hallowe’en runner and mats: they look terrific! I also change out my table decor regularly: drives my husband crazy too!

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- My Sewful Retirement on July 23, 2018 at 11:18 am said:
  
  Yay! I’m so glad you stopped by —- you made my day! Thanks 🙂
  
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plstockwell on July 23, 2018 at 10:07 pm said:

Fall is my favorite time as well. I love all your projects. Gets my brain thinking!

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- My Sewful Retirement on July 24, 2018 at 7:14 am said:
  
  Thanks for stopping by!
  
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thedreamer1985 on September 5, 2018 at 4:26 pm said:

super cute! i like them all, how long does it take to make a mug rug? i never done it

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- My Sewful Retirement on September 7, 2018 at 10:52 am said:
  
  Thanks- mug rugs are usually quick and easy! Less than 30 minutes depending on the pattern. I’ve got some super easy ideas if you’re interested 😊
  
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  - thedreamer1985 on September 7, 2018 at 12:34 pm said:
    
    Interested!!!
    
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  - thedreamer1985 on September 7, 2018 at 12:35 pm said:
    
    I am at the quilting retreat and have supplies so send away pleaseeee 🙂
    
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  - My Sewful Retirement on September 7, 2018 at 12:54 pm said:
    
    Unfortunately I’m on a road trip- it would be tonight while at the hotel before I can send. They are on my laptop 😮sorry
    
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  - thedreamer1985 on September 7, 2018 at 1:40 pm said:
    
    Sound good :)here for next 2 days
    
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  - My Sewful Retirement on September 7, 2018 at 1:51 pm said:
    
    Ok I’ll try to send you something if I’m not too tired-thanks !
    
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  - thedreamer1985 on September 8, 2018 at 2:57 am said:
    
    Great thanks 🙂 i improvised today so ill post pics on my blog tnt
    
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  - My Sewful Retirement on September 7, 2018 at 1:52 pm said:
    
    Go to crafty.com search for batik braid mug rug it’s one of my favorites
    
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  - thedreamer1985 on September 8, 2018 at 2:58 am said:
    
    Will do that thanks
    
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  - thedreamer1985 on September 7, 2018 at 1:40 pm said:
    
    Safe travels!!
    
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  - My Sewful Retirement on September 7, 2018 at 6:24 pm said:
    
    my favorite mug rug tutorial is on Craftsy — it’s a friendship braid using scraps. Do you have a dresden or tumbler template with you?
    
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