When I joined the Summer Scrap Bash quilt-along, I felt such joy — not only because I could be part of a group project, but also because it meant I’d get to see what fabrics other quilters were using and pick up tips from the host. It’s funny how we were all making the same blocks, yet sometimes with entirely different methods.
The quilt-along was hosted by Brittany Lloyd https://www.loandbeholdstitchery.com/blogs/quilt-alongs/summer-scrap-bash-2025, who shared weekly instructions with several block options and ideas for how to use them. Quilters used different combinations of blocks, worked with their own fabrics, and chose sizes that fit their vision — so in the end, each quilt turned out completely unique.
The Summer Scrap Bash was also designed as a scrap buster, which gave me the perfect excuse to sew with leftover fabrics from earlier projects. The process was exciting and inspiring, though life had its own plans — and that’s why I’m still sewing today.
What inspires you more — following a pattern, or finding your own way with the blocks?