How can you use scraps to make fun quilts that are unique and different each time, and loved by all? Use them to make my Scrap Happy Little Wishes blocks! Stars ROCK a quilters world.. am I right? We ALL love them.. and using up what we have.. GOLD!
‘Little Wishes’ is the name of my Scrap Happy Star block, a night under the stars … maybe you make a wish.. and magic happens
Ok… maybe not magic… but we use up scraps & make an awesome quilt…which is pretty magical
let’s get to it!
I decided to use all kinds of scraps PLUS the black and white polka dot for my star points,
The large black & white dots is my favorite but HERE are other size dots too, having the same fabric for all the points lets me have the stars really focused for this quilt
Here is my layout.. Scraps, black and white polka dots, markers for the background squares, rotary cutter and 6.5″ square ruler for trimming.
The Challenge Details..
- Cut a lot of scraps into 2.5″ squares. Use up left over jelly rolls, ends of Fat Quarters, extra scraps you have to use up
- Cut 3.5″ background squares
- Cut 4″ light background squares for HST
- Cut 4″ star point squares. I am going to use the same fabric for all the points
- Block Measures 12.5″ unfinished
- Use my Little Wishes Star block pattern (see below)
- Keep track with these great Markers & wonderclips!
- Start sewing Little Wishes blocks!
- If you want to learn how to make more than 2 triangles at a time It’s in my Teach me to Make Triangles book
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Here is a refresher on how to make 2 Half Square Triangle blocks (HST) from squares. The size above is what I use in my stars.
Between now and then I’m going to post some options, inspirations, and have some photo sharing so we can share our progress
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Download Pat Sloan Little wishes challenge directions
And the Quilt show is below, share your blocks & quilts!
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Are you in interested in a little ‘Challenge’?
Let’s start making these and see where it goes… I ran this once before so you can see some color options below.. Leave me a comment if you want to sew along
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- Black with white Polka dot fabric
- My Teach Me to Make Triangles BOOK
- 6.5″ Ruler and Rotary cutter I love
- The markers, buy 2 packs! and Wonder Clips
- You can buy my fabric HERE
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43 Responses
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I have been trying to figure out how to use up my scraps I have all over the place. I hope I can keep up.
Great to bring this one back again! I made a Christmas version with the appliqued Holly on the sides, I may have to do a Spring Version!! Maybe some daffodils or tulips appliqued on the borders!!! hmmmm????
I love this little block! I want to sew along!
I just finished “spring” cleaning the quilt room…and I have enough scraps to make the whole Milky Way!
Sew joining in on this
I would love to take part. I have too, too many scraps.
I would like to take part. Too many scraps and have to downsize to a townhouse but at present will need another just for the fabric!
oh yes you wouldn’t believe my scrap pile sill start cutting and sewing tomorrow. it is 10 pm and hubby won’t let me start new project this late at night
I did this challenge last time and made 3 small quilts. The ones who received them really loved them. I want to do it again. Have lots of stash yet. I loved making them. Thanks Pat, for running this again.
Count me in, I love star blocks 😉
I already have a lot of 2.5″ squares cut. Was trying to decide what to make out of them to get rid of some. This is a great idea. I want to join in. Thanks Pat for the many ideas. Love them all.
Great I was looking for a different idea for my starters and enders = getting a bit fed up with pin wheel blocks – made enough for three nine by nine Linus quilts. Should make nice Linus quilts and use up my scraps and odd ends, plus any fat quarters for the backing as I make them quilt as you go. Thank you Pat, I love the site and the Facebook posts.
Gonna try. Still catching up on last years BOM’S. Got behind when traveled with kids and had eye surgery. Did finish 14 quilts by end of 2017.
Have been looking for an ideas to use up some scraps. I’ in!
I’m in. Though scrappy is really hard for me so I’d like to not only do the star points as the same fabric, but also my background as it’s own same fabric. Think that would be okay? I’ll still get to use up a lot of scraps. Thanks.
I think I will try. I have some scraps from Grandma’s kitchen and also have some black fabric with different patterns that would work.
Hi Pat I’m in as I have lots of scaps, love your patterns
I’ve downloaded the directions and hope to make several. How long will this go on? I have so many 2.3, 3.5, and 5 inch squares and love to make HST. leaders and enders? thanks
Looks like a great challenge. One good way to use up a lot of scraps.
I’m in. Let’s get started.
Great way to get rid of my stash, and I love stars the best! So I am game.
Hmmm looks interesting. I may be doing this. I just love all your blocks and save them to make some this winter. I am hoping to follow one of your quilt alongside this year and actually participate. Lol. Will Power is knocking.
hi – sounds like a plan – need something to use up my scraps
Looks like a fun challenge. I am in!
Yes…my Quilt Guild’s challenge this year is nine patch. This looks like a good place to begin.
I’m in!
There is lots of winter and scraps left so I might give this a try.
I’m in! This will be a great stash buster. I hope—unless using scraps will just multiply into more scraps! 😉
I love this Quilt, especially with the polka dot star points. Count me in. I really need a good scrap busting project.
Nice idea but I find most of your patterns have too many half square triangles Have done some of your mystery quilts
I need to do this, so I’m in. Let’s get started, maybe tomorrow!!
Great idea!!!!
I am in! Sounds like a fun way to use up my stash!
I think I may try!
I think I’m going to try and do this. Using up scraps…woohoo!
I really like stars and I have lots of small pieces of materials
I tried to access the Markers, with the link above, but it brought me to a page that didn’t show any markers.
Let’s go!
Yes, I’m in. Need another scrappy star quilt. Just finished one (no pictures) but set mine with star points in the sashing. lovely. :-} Husband really liked it..
I want to join the fun!
I’m in! I have a drawer full of 2 1/2″ square already to go. This will be a great leader/ender project while I’m working on some other projects.
Yes-Ichallenge accepted!Adorable!
Nothing like a great challenge to start the New Year off right. Thanks. Challenge accepted.
Yes, I want to join the fun!