During a recent updating in my studio, I mentioned to hubby that I now had room to sort and store my scraps - at least by cool, warm, and neutral. I was surprised he had strong feelings about it! Apparently he has an opinion and a fondness for my big jumble of a 'scrap basket' - for which this newsletter was named. Random but true!
This issue of The Scrap Basket is very topical - a whole gaggle of flying geese! But first . . .
WHAT'S UP
It took me long enough, but I finally got a tutorial posted for the most recent version of my "Spiraled" series. Just click here.
WORTH A READ
If you're like me and are curious about how others process, you'll appreciate Fabric Selection by Erica/Kitchen Table Quilting. I like her idea of using a favorite fabric for color inspiration. [ericajackman]
Now on to those flying geese, one of the basic quilting building blocks! Starting with the most basic, Pat/Pat Sloanhas a straight-forward tutorial for single sew and flip flying geese. There's even a video(!) plus a handy 'formula' for making geese one at a time. [quilterpatsloan]
Lindsay/Lindsay Stead's Collection Quilt 1 uses geese that are not only large, but elongated. Even with a very controlled and neutral palette, Lindsay's quilt makes a strong statement.
[lindsay_stead]
And last, but by no means least are the intricate paper-pieced geese by Kelly/jeli quilts. Many done in minute detail, you'll find a variety of delightful patterns in Kelly's Craftsy shop. [jeliquilts]