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Friday, 4 February 2011

Rainbow Scrap Challenge-Red

For the start of this month's challenge, I got out all my red fabric.  Surprisingly, I didn't have as much red as I had expected, and disappointingly, there wasn't much of it I liked.  The only solution was to slice it all up, rearrange it and see what happened.

The inspiration came from a quilt called Simple Strips from allpeoplequilt.com.
 As you can see, everyone wanted to get in on the picture.
Although I didn't like a lot of the fabrics, once the black sashing and borders went on, it took on a different feel.  I can't say I love it, but it is growing on me, and I'm sure I will find someone that will love it once it's finished.

Even after doing this, there are still some of the fabric left.  I am thinking of doing something similar again, but on a smaller scale, but I'll have to wait until I get another sewing day.
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33 comments:

  1. Angela4 February 2011 at 08:20

    I think it looks great!

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  2. loulee4 February 2011 at 08:31

    Me!! I love it. LOL

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  3. Terry4 February 2011 at 08:50

    Looks like you have at least 2 takers already. Amazing what sashes and binding can do.
    I like it tooooo

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  4. Elena4 February 2011 at 11:27

    I think it looks great! I really like the color contrast!

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  5. Annie4 February 2011 at 12:09

    What a great idea for using the scraps. Even when you didn't love each fabric individually, they turned out great when pieced this way!

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  6. Terry4 February 2011 at 12:17

    That came out great! :0)

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  7. Karen4 February 2011 at 14:13

    it's really nice Jane and the strips completely change it.

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  8. Linda4 February 2011 at 16:15

    I've heard that if you don't like the fabric, you haven't cut it up small enough! It looks great, Jane. Good job. Are you making mug rugs yet? Little scraps work good for those...

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  9. Rudee4 February 2011 at 16:38

    Just in time for Valentine's Day. Beautiful!

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  10. stitchersanon4 February 2011 at 17:38

    I think it is amazing.It works perfectly!

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  11. Maggi4 February 2011 at 20:48

    I have just managed to catch up on your blog and am amazed at how much of a quilter you have become. Some fantastic pieces. Hope you are enjoying MM4.

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  12. Mad about Craft4 February 2011 at 23:31

    Amazing what sashing will do. I have to say red it's one of my favorite colours so I would found it difficult but you've done a grand job and someone will love it.

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  13. Gina E.5 February 2011 at 06:11

    It looks great, Jane, but I couldn't believe my eyes when I noticed one of the pussies doing the classic cat stretch on the quilt - sharpening his claws??? OMG!

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  14. Connie Kresin Campbell5 February 2011 at 13:20

    I really like it! I have a couple helpers too, what would we do without them??

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  15. Quilter Kathy5 February 2011 at 13:25

    For not having many red fabrics, you made a nice sized quilt! Looks great!

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  16. Elly D5 February 2011 at 14:47

    You made a great quilt with your red scraps :) It looks GORGEOUS!

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  17. Lilian Pilar5 February 2011 at 15:08

    es una colcha simple y muy bonita....ya tienes dos buenos compañeros que si la quieren...exelente fin de semana..

    is a simple and very beautiful quilt .... and you have two good friends that if they want excellent weekend ... ..

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  18. Scrap - Happy Quilter (Ila)5 February 2011 at 15:26

    It's really cute, and I'm not usually too much of a fan of black and red!

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  19. Elke5 February 2011 at 15:26

    A wonderful quilt! I like it.

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  20. LuAnn5 February 2011 at 15:27

    I love the quilt and how you got the "seal of approval" from all of your helpers!

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  21. Kathy5 February 2011 at 15:29

    This stacked coin pattern is a great shape for using up small scraps. I love the reds with the black sashing. It is really eyecatching.

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  22. Cattinka5 February 2011 at 16:34

    You already made a whole red quilt, and the month just started. You have been very busy, I like what you made.
    The black makes the red shine, I like that combination.
    KATRIN W.

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  23. Kirsten5 February 2011 at 16:39

    That is one cool quilt...I like the way the black sashing makes the red shine.

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  24. sophie5 February 2011 at 16:40

    I played with some sliced up red fabrics this morning, too ;-)

    I like your red and black quilt very much. And look at all those scraps you used up!!

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  25. Just One More Thing5 February 2011 at 17:17

    I really love it!! Black and Red always looks great!! ps if you cant find anyone to love it I will volunteer--lol!

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  26. Jessica5 February 2011 at 17:49

    Love this! The fabrics work great together! Maybe you can make some mug rugs as a smaller project?

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  27. scraphappy5 February 2011 at 20:23

    I love the black and red together. If you aren't in love with the fabric anymore, then it is good to have it used up. I've been picturing my red with lots of white, but I may have to think again.

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  28. Anonymous5 February 2011 at 21:42

    I LOVE scrap quilts....that's how quilts started in the first place. Lovely.

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  29. Scrappy quilter6 February 2011 at 00:13

    It turned out really nice. I love scrappy quilts too.

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  30. Melinda6 February 2011 at 00:53

    I guess they are right when they say if you don't like a fabric cut it smaller. Your solution is wonderful - love it with the black.

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  31. Ellen6 February 2011 at 01:40

    I think it looks terrific and it has it's very own fan club.

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  32. Funky's Mama6 February 2011 at 02:12

    Very nice! The scraps & color choices make it look like it sparkles.

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  33. Andra Gayle6 February 2011 at 05:08

    looks a lot like what I am working with-red and black-scraps from an earlier quilt

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