Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Butterscotch Scrap Jar Stars

Since the minute I laid eyes on the Scrap Jar Stars at Trish's blog I have wanted to make a quilt like this for me. I've seen Darlene's version and watched Karin and Staci start theirs and each one is prettier than the next. My dilemma was I didn't know what fabrics to use and then it hit me. It was as plain as the nose on my face, or in this case, the fabric laying on my ironing board- Fall colors would be my choice.



These are the fabrics that were already on my ironing board. The butterscotch is a Moda Grunge Fabric from Basic Grey, and the pumpkin-y print is 3 yds. I picked up at Joanns last week. I love the look of these pumpkins - kinda mod retro.

So I sliced and diced and cut all the fabric I need for HST's and the little squares. I haven't finished cutting the background yet, but I'm getting there.


I started with a couple of charm packs from Deb Strain and Brenda Gervais, and added in left overs from other projects and pieces from my stash. Here are the wonderful piles I've been playing with.

And I've gotten 4 blocks sewn together - yippee! I love the way it looks.


I've been able to incorporate lots of different Fall fabrics - pumpkins, leaves, trees and even chickens.


So you ask what is Fall-ish about chickens? Ummmm..... I'm not exactly sure, but I know they belong in my quilt - LOL!

Happy stitching-
carol fun

16 comments:

  1. Love the fall colored fabrics and pattern of your latest project.

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  2. Love the pumpkin print and all the fall colors. It makes me sad for fall, can't wait.
    Teresa's Heartfelt Stitches

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  3. I love anything pumpkin so this fabric is adorable to me!

    This is going to be such a beautiful quilt. I can't wait to see it all finished. :)

    Wishing you and Big Dude a lovely day. :)

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  4. That pumpkin fabric is cool! And your blocks look great! This is another one I'm trying to resist making...for now! LOL

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  5. Love the pumpkin fabric!!! Your stars are fabulous - I'm so excited! I'm thinking I might need to make another one. LOL Maybe one for every season. LOL

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  6. Love the fall colors--they are my favorite. I'm also thinking a trip to Joanns may be in order as I absolutely love that pumpkin fabric!!!

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  7. 105 here today, I am ready for fall!! Beautiful blocks!

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  8. Gorgeous quilt blocks! They scream fall!

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  9. Fun blocks...and look...a yellow background! You have quite a knack working with that color...love your fabric choices.

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  10. Beautiful quilt! I love the fall colors! I have the desire to quilt just not your ability to choose the fabrics. :)

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  11. All those fall colors are wonderful!!That will be another beautiful quilt!

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  12. It's looking great! That pumpkin fabric is really wonderful :-) I'd be sad to see you do a quilt without a chicken!! It just wouldn't be right!

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  13. You guys are killing me! I love this project! I really can't start another quilt... well, maybe if I did it as a leader/ender scrap quilt?!? Oh my goodness, I just know I can't resist!

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  14. Love this one! Come on fall!!!

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  15. Oh, your blocks are making my mouth water! I ADORE them and now find myself in a quandry...just how many of these scrap jar star quilts am I going to have to make?! I want one for every season...at least. LOL. That butterscotch is amazing and I have a weakness for Fall fabrics.

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