June 6, 2022 Star Quilters Guild Program

Making Quilts from Scraps

At Monday’s guild meeting, member Ann Ware shared some great ideas on how to get your scraps under control (we know that those little bits and pieces of fabric can’t be thrown away) and how to make your own wonderfully colorful fabric from scraps. She might have caused some stress for the controlled quilters, but her suggestion to put random patterns and colors next to each other did create some beautiful quilt tops. Other guild members shared their scrappy quilts, and those photos are in the comments below.

Member Sarah Baumgardner shared a technique called Kawandi which involves hand quilting with a simple running stitch but no piecing. The direction sheet for that project is posted on the SQG website.

Don’t forget to create your scrappy six-inch square from the fabric Ann gave you. You can bring those back to the next SQG meeting on July 11. Ann will combine all the blocks into a charity quilt.

Ann Ware shared tips on using our scraps of fabric to make new fabric.
Ann sews together little pieces to make 6-inch or 10-inch blocks that are assembled into quilt tops.
Ann uses all her scraps – regardless of size, color or pattern.
Sarah shared her Kawandi method of quilting that doesn’t involve piecing – only top stitching.
Kawandi directions – page one
Kawandi directions – page two
Close-up of Becky’s scrappy squares and rectangles
Jane’s scrappy squares
Jane’s scrappy squares done in a gradient pattern
Ky’s scrappy rectangles
Ky’s scrappy rectangles with sashing
Ky’s scrappy stripes with texture!
Closeup of Ky’s scrappy textured stripes
Becky’s scrappy squares and rectangles
Show & Tell: The mother of one of Dawn’s customers made this beautiful hand-pieced Lone Star. Dawn quilted the lovely feathers.