Friday, February 10, 2012

I Would Like to Thank I-Tunes.....

Well, technically it isn't finished because I haven't quilted it yet-but the top is done. This one was so much fun to make. I think I might just do this with all of my scraps from now on-
First, I cut all of my scraps into 1.5 inch strips--then I cut those strips into pieces no longer than 4 inches and no shorter than 2 inches.  This process took approximately 3 episodes of 'Downton Abbey', 2 episodes of 'Private Practice' and 1 episode of 'Parenthood'.  Then I sewed the 1.5 inch pieces randomly into what felt like one very long never ending strip.  {I can't believe I didn't take pictures of this process}
That process took an entire season of 'I Used to Be Fat'.
The never ending strip was then cut into 12.5 inch sections. Surprisingly, this only took one episode of 'Biggest Loser'.
Twelve 12.5 inch sections make one block....
I made 32 blocks....
and watched the rest of 'Downton Abbey' Season One.
So I would like to thank I-Tunes for this quilt top--because without their steady stream of entertainment--I might have lost my mind and never finished this scrap top!
I am linking up to Amanda Jean's 'Finish It Up Friday'- Did you finish anything this week? Join the link-up and show it off!
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42 comments:

  1. April (Polkadot Sparrow)February 10, 2012 at 5:16 AM

    This is amazing! That piece took a LOT of time it man, is it cool! AND you used so much scraps. :). Happy quilting it!

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  2. EmilyFebruary 10, 2012 at 5:54 AM

    Oh.my.goodness! That is one crazy awesome quilt! Please tell me you are keeping it for yourself!

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  3. kellyFebruary 10, 2012 at 7:07 AM

    that is glorious! i can't imagine how many little seams are in that. wow.

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  4. Amanda JeanFebruary 10, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    amazing!!! i crown you queen of all scrappy quilts! :) this is just wonderful, Carin!!!

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  5. RachelFebruary 10, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    Wow. That is a fantastic scrap quilt! It really inspires me to do my own.

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  6. tubilinha tiacarminhaFebruary 10, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    MENINA!!!!!!Eu só trabalho com sucatas, e nunca pensei sequer na possibilidade...Agora já sei...será????MARAVILHOSA,TRABALHOSA,e...QUENTINHA.PARABÉNS.

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  7. CassandraFebruary 10, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    Congratulations on your finish! Your quilt top is so cheerful! :)

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  8. CarolineFebruary 10, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    Holy SCRAPS, Batman! That is amazing! Good job. I will forever think of this quilt when my husband asks me to do a scrappy, crazy quilt.

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  9. ShawnFebruary 10, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    Wow amazing quilt!!

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  10. NicoleFebruary 10, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    Gorgeous! That is one beautiful scrappy quilt. You inspire me to dig into my scraps!

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  11. Heidi StaplesFebruary 10, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    Incredible! I'm so impressed!

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  12. MelissaFebruary 10, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    WOW!!! This is so fantastic!!! I'm pinning it to my pinterest :) I just love it!

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  13. mtnquiltrFebruary 10, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    That quilt is just amazing, I love it! Great use of your scraps.

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  14. CharFebruary 10, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    Outstanding! What an amazing scrap quilt.

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  15. Pieces of CottonFebruary 10, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    Oh my word - just, oh my word.

    I can't imagine - and it's beyond amazing that you have everything lining up so well and looking so straight with 400 seams per block...

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  16. SpeattleFebruary 10, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    That is AMAZINGGGGG!!!!!!!!!

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  17. Jean BurkeFebruary 10, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    WOW - there aren't enough letters in wow to describe the wow-ness of this quilt. Way to go.....

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  18. Quiltn MamaFebruary 10, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    Words fail me...wow, just wow!

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  19. Alycia~QuiltygirlFebruary 10, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    I absolutely adore that quilt!!! and I loved that you got so many episodes watched LOL.. That is a really great idea for scraps - Thanks for sharing!

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  20. Crystal HendrixFebruary 10, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    Wow what an AWESOME quilt! I love it! So colorful and wow....that is all I can say! WOW!!

    I have added it to my list of eventually make list and since I have TONS of scraps I think I can pull this off!

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  21. Jennie @ Porch Swing QuiltsFebruary 10, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    Only three episodes of Downton? I would have needed both seasons. It's stunning. Well done!

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  22. AnnaFebruary 10, 2012 at 2:37 PM

    suh weet!!! I so want to do one of these. love how you set the blocks on point. did you just cut regular 12.5" blocks on the diagonal to make the side setting triangles, or did you make those differently? thanks for sharing!

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  23. Sew LovinsFebruary 10, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    love how you time it by episodes...I do the same thing!! Downton, greys, bones:)amazing quilt

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  24. pizzaeaterFebruary 10, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    I love the patchwork-i-nes of it. I want it!

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  25. LindaFebruary 11, 2012 at 2:50 AM

    oh that is so lovely! And you got to watch some great programmes while doing it!

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  26. beth February 11, 2012 at 5:54 AM

    AWESOME!! Love it!

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  27. DebbieFebruary 11, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    AMAZING! I would show it off too and proudly. A great use of scraps.

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  28. trishFebruary 11, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    Oh my. What an awesome quilt! :o) I love how you posted how long different processes took you, according to shows and movies. :o) I do that too. I typically hand quilt with the A & E version of Pride and Prejudice. :o)
    Have a nice weekend.
    Sincerely, Trish

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  29. LisaFebruary 12, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    I am laughing so hard because I sew during some of the same shows on Netflix....amazing!

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  30. HeatherFebruary 16, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    I love it! What a great scrap idea!

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  31. JFebruary 20, 2012 at 6:29 PM

    Stunning!

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  32. MishkaMarch 3, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    I am in love with this quilt... it's fabulous. Question, did you set the blocks on point or is it just the photo that you took on an angle?

    Thanks,
    Michele

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  33. JanaMay 25, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    Absolutely wonderful.

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  34. MichelleMarch 22, 2014 at 6:04 PM

    I just found this through a Pinterest pin -- are those Lego blocks set on point, or is it just the way the picture is angled?

    Now I'm loving the idea of an on point Lego quilt, if I ever get my first one finished!

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  35. prettytastyOctober 7, 2015 at 8:43 AM

    I know I'm late to the party, but I just found this two minutes ago and it's SPECTACULAR! I especially thank you for sharing how you did it. And how long it took you! You time things like I do: by episodes, lol I was drawn to your site by this quilt top and look forward to exploring the rest of your site :D

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  36. barbara woodsMarch 22, 2016 at 12:59 PM

    Wow!

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  37. barbara woodsMarch 22, 2016 at 1:00 PM

    Wow!

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  38. Joanne MinnieNovember 23, 2018 at 5:53 AM

    I love the idea of thin strips but I wonder about doing a jelly roll race type thing with the original long strip instead of blocks

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  39. AnonymousDecember 9, 2018 at 8:37 AM

    WOW!!!!!!! I recently went through my fabric stash of fat quarters and half yards (some 20+ yrs. old and still in beautiful condition) and cut it into different frequently used size strips. If I didn't have enough left for a 2" then 1 1/2" it was. I have a very good size box of this size and now I know just what to do with them. Thanks! :)

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  40. JeanInMaineFebruary 13, 2019 at 3:11 PM

    love your top. What if, after you get that long, long strip sewn together, you treated it like a jelly roll race quilt til you had twelve rows, then cut it into 12.5 sections. They'd all be different because of the shortness of the pieces. This might speed the process for you. Don't quote me because I've never tried it, but it seems like it could work.

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  41. KellyMarch 24, 2022 at 9:20 AM

    Totally Gobsmacked! You are the Queen of patience👸

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  42. VickieJuly 17, 2023 at 4:33 PM

    I Love this quilt! Your story about what you watched while you did it is hilarious and actually a fun marker of the time it takes us to do these tasks! Thank you

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