A couple of weeks ago when I just needed a break I decided to clean out my fabric stash a bit. Since my focus has been on using what I have and buying less, I wanted to see what was in the scrap baskets and see what I could make. I learned a couple of things in that process- I buy lots of pink, blue, green, and purple although my favorite colors to craft with are yellows (or maybe I just use all my yellows so there are no scraps). I also realized I had loads of scraps that needed to be put to good use pronto. 
Enter the scrappy log cabin inspired by so many amazing scrappy log cabin quilts I have seen lately. Traditionally I'm a bit more planned in picking fabrics and planning quilts but with this project it is literally a 'pull from the scrap basket, trim as needed, and sew' process. It is a bit liberating and I really have no idea how it will all come together. 
I do know that I have about 40 half-finished cabins and loads more scraps so I hope it will be some-what pleasing to the eye. At this stage this project is all about trusting the process and enjoying the steps (in mid-week late-night studio sessions!). Have a great Thursday!
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Best of luck with your quilt. I have been gathering craft supplies together as well in the hopes of using everything up and not buying much more. Have a great day!
Happy belated birthday. I'm looking fowward to seeing how this project comes out.
It looks to me like they will all blend nicely. They have a similar feel. I look forward to seeing it complete!
Happy belated bday! Mine is today but I am 10 years older...
Can't wait to see the finished quilt! The colors are beautiful. :)
I can't wait to see! The colors look great.
Can't wait to see the finished quilt. It will be beautiful I am sure.
Can't wait to see how you put it all together! How neat to be able to go through your scraps and create something wonderful with it
This is the best way to quilt. It will be so exciting to see how it all comes together -- and knowing you, it will look marvelous! Just enjoy.
-- Jodi
It will be gorgeous. Scrappy quilts are my favorite, though I'm always unsure in the middle of the project too.
Gorgeous colors! I love making the squares, but hate putting the final quilt together.. There must be a secret I am missing..
There's something so hard about letting go of the planning - but it will be so worth it! Good luck!
Those colors all look so pretty together. Have fun making your quilt!
I look forward to seeing your quilt come together!
I can't wait to see how this turns out!
It's going to be just beautiful!
How fun! I have been wanting to do that with my scraps for a while now. I can't wait to see how it looks all pulled together.
just catching up with you . . .
i love your frost pictures! i posted some on my blog today. :)
and i'm so glad you are through your tests! congratulations!
and HAPPY BIRTHDAY! i'll always be 5 years older than you . . . you are the same age as my little sister. :)
and your quilt looks like it will be lovely! it will be fun to see some progress every now and then!
happy weekend to you!
Pretty cool! Even your scraps look cozy! You look like you're having lots of fun!!!
I sew like that often - it is liberating and usually it works out pretty well. Hope you're having fun.
i can't wait to see your scrappy quilt!
it's so rewarding to use up scraps, isn't it?
Can't wait to see the final product!
Also wanted to tell you that I just found your blog after you left a comment on mine. Love what you do here! Thanks for sharing!
Looking forward to seeing what your scraps made.
Have a great weekend!
LOVE those log cabins!!
I think this is going to turn out great! It will be fun to see it finished!
I love, love how you just jump in and do things. I really love that about you. I think I've told you that before. Oh, well.
Also, that first photo makes me swoon.
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