How did I get so many? Well, several people hinted quite strongly that they'd like an Ocean Waves quilt after I made one for DD. Somehow I started using lots of darker blues with lights. I do remember not having many white/beige lights and eventually cutting up some reproduction fabrics. And that's where I lost interest. At least a decade ago.
Julie mentioned putting a "Discard by" date on her leftover scrap packets. I need to commandeer that tip.
Anyway, I pulled these out determined to use them up this week. Here are the four fabrics I considered for the centers. I like the bunnies but they seem to clash with the reproduction fabrics. The taupe is lovely, too. Probably not the best choice for a baby quilt though. {Actually I'm uncertain how well these dark beauties will make into a baby quilt at all.}
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| Possible centers for Ocean Waves scrap quilt |
In the end I went with the red print. Then I cut it wrong. Grr. Instead of cutting long strips and subcutting the triangles from that {you know, so all the lines run the same direction} I foolishly cut them into squares and subcut into QSTs. Now half the lines go across and half run perpendicular.
So I have a small quilt like this...
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| Ocean Waves quilt block with red centers, straight set |
And another like this, which is the one I wanted. The wavy lines on these red triangles make them look like roses. But it will be small.
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| Ocean Waves quilt block with red centers, on point |
I'm pushing forward anyway. It's past time to move these scraps to a finish.
The final chapter of The Golden Thread discussed this fabulous cape by Peers and Godley. Gold and gorgeous, it debuted at the V&A Museum which is currently exhibiting a definitive Dior show.
Enjoy the day, Ann