Well I promised you some scraps, so this week we have a round-up of scrappy block tutorials. Hope they give you an idea of how to tackle those scraps of yours! There's also some modern hexies, a currently trending technique. Have you tried them yet? And while I always try to link to a contributor's blog if they have one, I'm also linking to their Instagram account, cuz if you're like me, that's a good place to be!
Quilt Crush. What a great name for the new series by Nicole/Modern Handcraft. In her first post, she introduces and highlights the work of Nydia Kehnle. Just wow.
In her tutorial for scrappy improv blocks, Kelly/My Quilt Infatuation gives a great tip - as you are creating your improv blocks, make them bigger than you need! That way you'll have pieced strips to begin or add to other blocks. [myquiltinfatuation]
A more planned approach is Katie/Sew Katie Did's magic number piecing. In this method, you begin with fixed square sizes (Katie uses 2.5", 4.5", and 6.5") which nest together to make the finished block. [sewkatiedid]
Lastly, I came across a "sew with scraps" Pinterest board that has lots of small-project ideas. In fact, search sewing with scraps, and you'll soon be overwhelmed!
ON TREND
One of the trending techniques that is stunning every time I see it is those Modern Hexies. Nicole/Modern Handcraft started it all with her tutorial, and though folks may do minor construction tweaks due to personal preference, they all point back to Nicole. Those Modern Hexies really back a punch. [modernhandcraft]
Sarah/[sarahoviatt] made a striking mini quilt for a swap, including some fussy-cut hexies. Lucky partner!
Kat/Kat's Craft constructs her hexies by using HeatnBond lite instead of fabric glue to baste the pieces. Isn't it great to have options? [katgraycraft]
That's a wrap! Hope you get a chance to attack those scraps or try a new technique soon!