Friday, February 15, 2013

Therapy from Scraps

If you have a problem with rainbows, you should look away now.
Recently, my bin of scrap strips began to overflow, but really, let's not pretend this long term project is simply a way to remedy a surplus of scrap strips.  No, I'll own up to it.  I enjoy sewing monochromatic strips sets so much, I have gone so far as to accept additional scrap strips from friends, even buying them at times!  In the grand scheme of things, it is an inexpensive form of therapy though, and it's productive too. Right?
When I need a break from the sewing I should be doing, I grab a handful of strips, snip them a bit longer than required, piece, and trim each block into a 5.5 x 10.5 rectangle.  What's not to love?  I get to pair lovely fabrics, do some mindless chain piecing, and rainbows appear.
I don't have a plan for these blocks just yet, although I have in mind two quilts from Scrap Republic  that could be adapted to work.  Lots of possibilities...

For now, I'll keep sewing strip sets. 

9 comments:

Svetlana said...

they look fantastic, can't wait to see what you come up with. You're so amazing with rainbows :)

Anna said...

Gorgeous and inspiring!!!

kelly said...

I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH RAINBOWS. just kidding, they're great!

karen said...

Love your rainbows!!! I've been on a scrap kick this month, maybe rainbows will be next. Inspiring!!!

alidiza said...

Who could have a problem with rainbows, especially ones as fabulous as these!!! What a great use for all those scraps that seem to multiply in my bin;-)

Rachel at Stitched in Color said...

Mmm.mmm... yes, definitely therapeutic!

Rachel said...

Awesome! I've been meaning to make something from that book.

Candace said...

What size pieces do you start with? I like it!

teaginny said...

Candace, I can't reply to you via email, so I thought I'd answer your question here. Hope you find it! I start with various width scraps about 6 1/2 inches long or so. Then I sew them together and trim to 5 1/2 x 10 1/2 rectangles.