Quiltsy Scrappy Challenge

Here we go again! No one likes a challenge more than Quiltsy.

How many of you have piles and boxes of scrapes from all the projects and quilted items you have made? I know, some day you are going to organize and finally make something using those scraps and left over remnants of projects past. But what if you were actually challenged to make something?

That's actually happened in June. Quiltsy Team challenged it's members to use their scrapes and left over pieces of fabric to create a table runner, table topper or a wall hanging. The only thing that could be new or purchased was the border and backing fabric. The middle and rest of the quilt top had to be made from only their scraps.

Thirty six members rose to the challenge and made exceptional quilted items from their scraps. Most used just their scraps only to make a quilted item. And looking at them you will be amazed that they were made from scraps. Might make you want to dig into your own scraps and see what you can come up with.

So on to the voting of which 3 you like the best. To vote, please leave a comment and include the numbers of your 3 favorites in your comments. On July 19th we will announce the 3 top ones that got your votes and which was was the over all favorite.

***Please note that the submissions for the challenge are closed only. Do not click onto the "visitor" link. Just leave your 3 choices in a comment below.

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World Wide Quilting Day

In honor of World Wide Quilting Day yesterday, we are taking a break from our Quiltsy Cares to celebrate.The Quiltsy Team is after all an international quilt group, The history of World Wide Quilting Day started back in 1991 when the National Quilting Association decided to create a special day to celebrate and inspire lovers of quilting, and to encourage others to take up this charming and addictive craft.Quilting Day was born, and has been celebrated ever since by quilt and patchwork lovers every spring. National Quilting Day is always the third Saturday of March.

Of course you don't have to be a quilter to love quilts or quilting. The are an amazing amount of artists and creators of beautiful quilted items. No matter what you are looking for, there is sure to be something that you will fall in love with.

The are always the traditional quilts that someone thinks of when someone mentions quilting.  These are a sample of the amazing quilts that were made by the Quiltsy team. There are bed quilts, lap quilts and a baby quilt.

To the right are a variety of  table decor which includes table runners, table toppers and the fun little quilt called a mug rug.

If you are looking for something special or unique for your walls, look no further that the diversity of art quilts.

And of course we cannot forget that Easter is only two weeks away. Are you ready? Here are some Easter quilts that are sure to make you smile-from table runners, table toppers and even a Easter note card.

As you see, quilts and quilting has evolved into much more than "your grandmother's quilts". Quilting has become a true art form, there are so many talented quilters and quilts aren't just for beds.