"Chaos Theory" - when I began making this, I wanted it to be ugly! I chose genuine scraps which were no use for anything else and didn't go together. (It was paper pieced on scrap paper and I used up random thread left on bobbins.)
To back it I used a fleece throw which came from Ikea sale. The total cost for the "quilt" was therefore £1.50.
The quilting design is a square spiral centred on the intersection of the blocks and was done in by my embroidery machine. No binding, I just brought the fleece round to the front to finish.
I like the finished product but I'm not sure it deserves a label!
It now has a label.
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140717Anything but ugly. I love the color and the design. What a great way to use up scraps.
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360664I like the look of this. You are what is called "On Trend" with this quilt design. Or something like that..... Anytime one can use up scraps is always a great project. I hate throwing away usable pieces. Yes, it junks up, but hey--what is the saying 'a penny earned is a $1.00 saved?' Plus, it is an awesome quilt.
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46919Well, they certainly turned into being good for something! I love this quilt. It's fun and colorful. You are such an inspiration.
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158718what a marvellous result. Truly should inspire some of us to get busy!! love the quilting
16529I love it! It reminds me of my crazy quilt my great grandmother made me when I was little. I think it is absolutely beautiful and truly represents why quilts were first done.
8LOVE it. Its like the old fashioned Crazy Quilts, but I do like your name for it better. Beautiful job, Sue! Hugs and Flowers to all!
13216I would definitely not call this lovely quilt ugly..Great job love it.
6757Just love this scrapy quilt and just love the top stitching well done. Did u select your scrapes to match them up? I would love to make one too, but was just going to through the scrap colours together - not what you would do, if you were to make a regular quilt. How did you select yours?
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by spendlove
18 Jun 2018
I asked three questions. 1. Does it fit? 2. Does it "go"? 3. Is it any good for anything else? If I had the answer "yes" to questions 2 or 3 I didn't use that piece of fabric!
1011I think it is just wonderful, has a very happy feeling to it. I am so cross with myself as I forgot to visit an Ikea store when in England. That was a big mistake, although husband would think otherwise.
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51954Lovely work for an ugly quilt. A very good way to use up scraps, lots of work but well worth the effort. Is it for anyone special in your life?
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by spendlove
17 Jun 2018
I don't know what will happen to it. The memories in the fabric scraps are mine so I may just keep it!
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35675Very nice scrappy quilt. Good way to use up the scraps.
Thank you for sharing. Happy Stitching :~)
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60484Well Sue I Think it is a Beaut!!!Scrap fabric makes the most Gorgeous Projects for sure!!!Well done!!!
66027W(OW!!! Just Beauty showing through the chaos!!! You did a fabulous quilt!!! Hugs, Judy...
92391Wow, Sue......you have just shown that there can be beauty in chaos, all one has to do is search for it...….great concept and beautiful work!!!
261163i am glad the quilt has a label. It is amazing how quilting and binding can change the feel of the piece. I for one love it,
109774Sue, you are an inspiration. I'll have a go at sorting my scraps in sizes and not as they are now on date (that's a nice way of saying when one was filled to the brim I started the next one .. and the next ...)
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by Midnight1
16 Jun 2018
I am also sorting and using scraps. Only I am cutting 1 1/2- 2/1/2 inches and 3 inches My challenge is finishing something. Lots started. Have never tried to send picture
Congratulation on finishing your scrappy quilt
14530466914I love this! I appreciate your hard work on all your projects.
18140I think it is beautiful. Thankyou for helping me deal with something. This quilt epitomises the chaos in my life at the moment, but I can see that no matter how chaotic it may seem, if I look deep enough I may find something beautiful. Thankyou again for using your amazing talents.
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by spendlove
16 Jun 2018
Thank you for sharing this. It has made my day to think I helped in a small way.
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