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)
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.
What a very good idea, looks great. You are right even the smallest piece as to be used . I also love it that way!!!!
ReplyDeleteScrappy is gorgeous, earth friendly, wallet friendly and stash bustery so your "design decision (!)" is a winner on all counts!
ReplyDeleteI love pieced backs. Yours looks great!!
ReplyDeleteThe blocks look fabolous on the back! I love to use what there is left too, it makes so much sense!
ReplyDeleteIts beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI 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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