Left over fabrics-make a quiltlet a day

I have found another way to use those pieces of fabric, scraps of batting that I can't use for big projects.....playing card sized free machine quilting practice pieces. I have cut up fabrics and batting a card size.  Then every morning I sit at my machine a quilt it in what ever way it takes my fancy.  I use those reels of thread that have only got a little left on them first.  This sometimes means the threads don't match the backing but that's OK as it pushes me out of my comfort zone with colour ways.  I get surprised at how well some colour schemes actually work. 

 

1. Cut up scraps of batting a similar size.  Mine fit in an ice cream container for easy storage

 

2.  Cut up bits of left over fabrics or "failed" fabric a similar size to the batting rectangles

 

Chose a variety of fabrics to work with.  This makes it more interesting and challenging.  Add a a backing.  I use off cuts of my backings from other quilts.  Use plain colours or surface design fabrics to quilt on.

 

3.  Quilt a little quiltlet a day

 

 

Experiment with shapes and colour

 

 

 

Make a journal entry for the day

 

 

Practice swirls,  geometric shapes and faces

 

A testimony quiltlet

 

 

 

Experiment with contrasting unusual colours

 

Try cross hatching

 

combine a picture and patterns.  A wee owl on a branch

 

 

Put patterns onto other shapes

 

It is amazing how much you can improve each day just with a little practice.