Multi-size Square Scrappy Quilt

A scrap quilt using all the "ugly" fabric (which aren't really ugly - just don't read as a solid color which is what I prefer). It is made up entirely of squares cut to 2", 3-1/2" and 5". The back also has some of the 3-1/2" squares to add some pizazz.

 Being one who wants to use every scrap of fabric and never waste anything, I bought and read the book by Joan Ford called "Cut the Scraps" and later the sequel "Scraps Plus One." Using her method, I had cut a lot of squares into those sizes. This pattern is based on one of her quilts in the book, but I had to entirely refigure since I wanted a twin size and hers was only a baby size.

I wanted to use up all the scraps that were too busy to read as a solid color. I began by randomly sewing squares together as the leaders/enders to chain piecing. Eventually, my random had to become less random to keep it looking random. I then quilted each size a little differently so the amount of quilting would be more consistent and to try out some new ideas.

Trying to have it flow where the sizes met up took some planning, but I think all in all it turned out well.

I used Glide Cleopatra thread (which reads as a metallic gold) on the top and Glide 60 Military Gold on the bottom which blended well with both.

The quilt label was attached before I quilted it. The advantage is that it is well secured with the quilting, but the disadvantage is that it is trickier to sew it on the back in the right place.