I think it works. In a crazy-one-of-a-kind sort of way. Just the sort of thing I like, because along with taking pleasure in creating, I do love using what I have on hand and being pleasantly surprised with the unique results.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Working with what I have
to make the scrappy bento box quilt, meant some stash shopping for the backing. Originally, I thought I would use this plaid fabric I scored at the Unused Fabric and Crafts Sale to sew a shirt for my son. The fact that I had paid $2 for 92" of it and that it was red, changed my mind. A quilt back it is. Sorry, son. Quilt making comes first. Shirtmaking.... well, let's just say it's not at the top of my sewing list right now.
Even with a fair piece of the plaid to work with, it wasn't quite large enough for the whole backing to be made from it. Time for some creative piecing, right? I made a few more Bento box blocks, made some half blocks and even threw in the block I made for a sample in the block tutorial I wrote a month ago. Waste not, want not! ;o)
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6 comments:
What a very good idea, looks great. You are right even the smallest piece as to be used . I also love it that way!!!!
Scrappy is gorgeous, earth friendly, wallet friendly and stash bustery so your "design decision (!)" is a winner on all counts!
I love pieced backs. Yours looks great!!
The blocks look fabolous on the back! I love to use what there is left too, it makes so much sense!
Its beautiful!
I love the off center design and of course, your fabric choices are perfect as always...gotta love a pretty plaid. :-)
Kimberly
great idea, love it!
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