String Frenzy!

After saving scraps from 10 years of quilting, Christine Mahon created this bright, cheerful quilt. Based on a Bonnie Hunter pattern, the placement of foundation-pieced scraps on a yellow backdrop creates a secondary star pattern.  

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All The Quilts I've Made by Christine Mahon, quilted by Jessica Dickinson.  

This is a great scrap buster pattern.  Christine Mahon says there were lots of points and bias edges to work with, and she still has a mountain of scraps! This quilt was awarded a red ribbon (Second Place) in the Scrap-Duet category at the 2026 Quilt Arizona show.

This is the pattern shown on the cover of String Frenzy: Strips, Strings & Scrappy Things by Bonnie K. Hunter (available at Amazon). 

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Bits and Pieces

This quilt rocks! Bits and pieces of leftovers known as "trimmings" were used to make this contemporary wool collage. Scroll down to see the machine applique around the shapes.

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Bits and Pieces, made and quilted by Janet Rupp.  

 

 Detail, Bits and Pieces

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Scrap Happy Scrappy

Made entirely from scraps, this award-winning quilt was hand pieced, needle-turn appliqued, and embroidered by Susan Parker. The kaleidoscope of colors and prints makes a truly happy quilt.

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Scrap Happy Scrappy, made and quilted by Susan Parker

 

 

Susan Parker used a huge variety of prints and batiks to make these fun blocks. She followed a Block-of-the-Month program at The Quilt Show, based on the Pick-a-Petal design by Jen Kingwell. 

 

Jen says: "I'm known as a scrap quilter and so I knew I wanted this design to reflect this. The color palette is bright and fun mixing a range of prints." 

Image credits: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2026 Quilt Arizona show. Scrap Happy Scrappy won First Place in the Scrap - Solo category.

Dancing Leaves (+ FREE Scrappy Maple Leaf pattern!)

Scrappy autumn fabrics make a beautiful quilt! The quiltmaker created flying geese borders, echoing the fall theme. Scroll down for the free PDF pattern (no registration required!)  

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Dancing Leaves, made and quilted by Marjory Mutton (Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canada).  

This great wall quilt is based on the Scrappy Maple Leaf quilt pattern by Cindy Carter (download the free quilt pattern HERE).  

Marjory Mutton says, "I saw a picture of a quilt on the internet, and the scrappy style appealed to me.  it inspired me to create my own version, which I called Dancing Leaves.  I have a large collection of fall-colored scraps I wanted to showcase, so I ran with it.  Enjoy!"

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Autumn Scraps & Bear Paws (plus FREE patterns!)

Autumn colors look fantastic in this scrappy quilt! Kathy Anastasiadis collected 1/4 yard cuts and fat quarters for over five years, then turned her stash into Bear Paw blocks. Scroll down for pattern information and for 20 FREE Bear Paw quilt patterns!

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Autumn by Kathy Anastasiadis, quilted by Lorrie Meek.

Tons of gorgeous prints and batiks were used in this quilt, based on a published design: Jellystone by Miss Rosie's Quilt Co, in the book titled Miss Rosie's Spice of Life by Carrie Nelson (currently available on Amazon and at various book sellers.)

Winner of Honorable Mention (white ribbon), Kathy Anastasiadis says, "I collected 1/4 yard cuts and fat quarters for over five years. There were 829 squares, rectangles, and strips cut to begin with. Strip sets were cross cut... who knows how many pieces [there are] in this quilt?" The blocks were beautifully pieced (none of the triangle points were cut off!)

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Image credits: Photos of Autumn by Kathy Anastasiadis. were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2026 Quilt Arizona show. 

Let Freedom Ring!

The 250th anniversary of U.S. Independence—known as the Semiquincentennial or America 250—celebrates 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. This quilt celebrates our country and its flag, a symbol of freedom. Happy Independence Day!

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

Freedom Starburst 2026, made and quilted by Char Gasker.  

Char Gasker designed this quilt to celebrate our country's 250th birthday.  "I used EQ8 and a scrappy block from Judith Gauthier's book "Sensational Quilts for Scrap Lovers" to make this quilt. Except for the large white stars, all the red, white and blue blocks are made from the same "scrappy" block."

Char picked some beautiful starry fabrics in just the right shades of red and blue. The bright white stars really stand out against the blue! Computer guided quilting was used to complete the quilt. 

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 Image credits:  Freedom Starburst was photographed by Quilt Inspiration at the 2026 Arizona Quilters Guild show, where the show theme was Let Freedom Ring.

Improvisational piecing: Round Trip!

Today's featured quilt was inspired by the quarter circle or drunkard's path shapes. Seen another way, these resemble three-quarters Dresden wheels.  We love the complimentary colors and improvisational piecing! Also scroll down for two FREE patterns for Dresden wheel quilts.

Round Trip by Mary Landon (Florida) @addictedtofabric 

Mary Landon says she began piecing these blocks improvisationally, but then switched to newspaper foundations. She says, [I'm] "still trying to use up scraps, this time green, pink and blue."   The background was improvisationally pieced as well.The techniques used include machine piecing, improvisational piecing, and machine quilting on a longarm. 

Photos of Round Trip by Mary Landon were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2025 QuiltCon show.  For similar (but conventionally-pieced) designs, check out the FREE patterns below!

Four Eyes quilt, free pattern by Tamara Kate for Michael Miller Fabrics  (CLICK for PDF download!) 

Round Robin quilt, free pattern by Natalie Crabtree for Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download!) 

 

Make a Patchwork Purse (FREE patterns!)

Have you ever made a patchwork clutch bag?  It's a great way to showcase your favorite fabrics and use up scraps, and they make great gifts! We've compiled dozens of FREE patterns for your use.

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Atacama Clutch bag, free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for description & video) + (CLICK for PDF download)

The Atacama Clutch Bag pattern provides a template and step-by-step instructions, making it easy to finish in an afternoon! 

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