Color Wash Quilt Scrap Challenge How to

Watch this video to learn some of Terry’s tips and tricks to make the 3” scrap blocks that will make a beautiful Color wash quilt.
Join in on the challenge #scrapwithterry2022

[@lidaconn2029]

I just found you because I was watching The Last Homely House and she suggested that I should find you. I thank you both for the great inspirational videos that keep me going.

[@carolceg]

me too! beautiful blocks!

[@cherokeedancer8448]

Came for the same reason 😊

[@Roseamongthorns1]

Me as well! I found some blocks from a UFO and they are perfect for repurposing to create a Color Wash quilt.

[@tinatippin5705]

Fabulous tutorial. I just spent two days struggling with weird math to create a similar 3-inch block. Kate, from the Last Homely House, sent us over to you. I am so grateful she did. This is exactly what I needed to get started on my Christmas gift idea. Thank you! I look forward to seeing your other offerings.

[@grumpy_poo]

There are quite a few of us visiting from Kate's lime green sofa!

[@susangoodwin7241]

@@grumpy_poo it's a very comfy spot isn't it?!

[@hattiedraper1061]

@@grumpy_poo Yes, we’re all arriving!

[@lyndastatham6615]

Yes it is

[@deborahwallace1224]

😊count me in too. Can’t wait to give this a go.

[@lifeofjoy9404]

Hooray! I'm a non-quilter, but a dear friend is an avid quilter, and I used assist her with fabric sorting & pressing until illness prevented her from quilting for over a year. I'm so looking forward to assisting her again when she is able to return to her beloved hobby, because it's such a lovely, peaceful way to share our time together. She has a room chock-full of bins filled with scraps I've pressed and color sorted for her. I think that a project like this is something that I can help her with. I can piece together 3 1/2" squares for her using whatever fabric she tells me use. Then I can help her with the color washing layout on her vertical board by having her choose the blocks from a tray in her lap, and showing me where to set them by using a laser pointer! I can hardly wait to watch this video again, but this time with and a cup of tea; I hope this will be a project she will feel well enough to attempt together! If so, I'll post our progress or send pics. A big THANK YOU from the Pacific Northwest, USA

[@terryrowland398]

This makes my heart sing I do want you to share pictures with me . I hope you have great fun with your friend

[@bria2596]

Joy Lund, it made my heart happy that this made your happy as a way to help your friend. Many blessings to you both, and to Terry Rowland for her equally generous spirit. Well done, Ladies!

[@garnettasmith1717]

What an incredibly kind way to serve your dear friend and spend precious time together. This is a great idea.

[@marionbartley214]

Rolling the scrapes in a flannel backed tablecloth, is a great idea for laying out your scraps. If you don't have a design wall. Which I don't but rolling it up in the tablecloth and unrolling it. Is a wonderful option to starting it up again. Thank you for such a great tip.

[@maggiesmith3472]

Thank you. Another great way to use scraps. So glad Kate, from The Last Homely House, told us about your channel 😀

[@anneeq50]

That's how I find this video also.

[@gabrielatunon811]

No hablo mucho ingles pero me encanto como nos explico formar bloques y de una manera sencilla y muy bonito todo. Felicitaciones y si puede hable mas despacio para entender mejor y muchas gracias.

[@karlajensen1041]

Thank you Terry. I just watched Kate and now I've found you through her! Lucky me!! kj

[@annbarnes5172]

Just arrived from the Lime Green Sofa. My first thought as you happy face popped up on the screen was "that quilt behind you reminded me if a Gustav Klimt painting". What a great use of scraps. Thank you so much for your time x

[@terryrowland398]

He was my inspiration for starting my Colorwash Quilts welcome and enjoy your journey through your scraps

[@RebeccaTreeseed]

Kate from the Last Homely House sent me over. Thank you for the video.

[@barbarajohnson1572]

You had me at "don't do the Math"... your giving me Validation!!!! Hugs, GB

[@rachelallen5534]

Everyone is saying, "Me, too--Kate sent me." Well, me three! Adding this to my list of quilts to make. Thank you for the explanation and inspiration.

[@deedrahburgoynesearfoss6280]

How lovely, How random, How freeing, How enjoyable!! Thank you for this tutorial

[@juliemeanor6531]

Great inspiration, Kate sent me. I have lots of scraps that need a purpose.😊

[@carriebutler7567]

I must be one of a few quilters who found you Terry, loved your content and THEN found Kate from the last homely house. I was so pleased when she recommended you and I felt that I already had you as a friend. I knew exactly what she wanted us to discover by learning your technique. Bravo Terry.

[@terryrowland398]

Thank you Carrie I had found Kate quite a while ago and then she found my Colorwash challenge and wanted to share it with all the people on the lime green sofa . I am so pleased and honoured she shared this

[@jeaniewhitworth1719]

Thanks, Terry! Kate from The Last Homely House channel sent me to you! I can hardly wait to start my Color Wash Scrap Quilt!

[@Ladythyme]

Kate sent me! Interesting method…none of the fluff…just right to the goal & there it is! Love it! May give it a try 😊

[@annehayward3506]

Kate from Last Homely House sent us over to check this out. This would make a fabulous leader ender project. Thank you for sharing xx

[@lisaroper421]

Came here not from the last homely house 😂 Your beautiful quilt just grabbed me, and I knew I wanted to watch! ❤

[@terryrowland398]

Awesome Lisa enjoy your journey through t your scraps

[@stellaunger8568]

Kate sent me over from LHH . I love your quilt and learned so much from just this one. Thank you, I look forward to watching all your videos. 😁❤️🌺

[@gduggan8347]

Great tutorial, thanks so much for taking the time to prepare all this superb information for us to use. It's like having you give a personal class for each of us!

[@terryrowland398]

I was hoping it would be useful information I love seeing this in video I think it helps

[@2missteri]

Great tutorial, thanks Glad Kate from: the last homely house Sent us 👍🏻

[@suzik568]

Love this! I thank The Last Homely House for referring you. You and your quilt behind you have inspired me. My scraps will be SO happy to have met you.

[@geralynlima9152]

Was sent by Kate too. Very easy project to use up scraps that we all have! ❤

[@janicejames9350]

Love this! I will be trying this. Kate from the Last Homely Home was smitten, too. Thank you!

[@kathleenfitch2582]

Love the idea of using a flannel backed tablecloth as a rollable "project board" Genius!

[@terryrowland398]

Thanks Kathleen

[@kathleenfitch2582]

Oh you're welcome Terry! I shared your tip with Kate at The Last Homely House as she is the one who suggested we take a look at your video on the scrappy squares for your Colorwash Quilt. I've watched her stitching up lots of blocks while chatting with us on KZbin. It was fun to see your method and to understand now why she calls her scrap project "Terry Blocks". Love it!

[@terryrowland398]

@@kathleenfitch2582 yes I am very hounoured that she calls it the Terry block quilt she actually put. Her top on the September page in her calendar for 2024

[@mollysmith6055]

So glad Kate recommended your videos on this block. Between the two of you I'll no doubt be starting my own version soon! Thank you, Terry!

[@mickiejohnson8940]

Wow so glad Kate recommended your channel,I love this scrappy quilt and can’t wait to start playing with my scraps! Your tutorial was so very clear. Thank you.

[@jillychandler]

Your lovely finished quilt reminds me of a village in India, with all the little houses being the centre pieces! xxx

[@1zelcat]

Another Lime Green Sofa friend. Haven't walked into my sewing room in two years due to elder care stuff, but you have inspired me to get back to my happy place. Thank you Terry.

[@terryrowland398]

Sewing is my happy place also just a few minutes a day brings me joy. Enjoy your journey in your sewing room

[@donnavalbuena7770]

@@terryrowland398same here - happy place, here I come

[@hannalieblignaut1209]

Kate from the last homely house suggested we look at this tutorial and Wow this is just great. Loved it! Thanks I will tackle my stash 🎉💛

[@connieking9873]

Love your tutorial. This is such a great way to make a dent in my garbage bag of scraps. Thanks to Kate for sending us your way. Looking forward to viewing more. Your teaching style is great.

[@violacarson8270]

I am working on a 3 yard quilt that is similar. Wonderful. I heard about you from Last Lonely House.

[@MM-pj4bl]

Last lonely? Lol I need a link to this channel haha j/k

[@kathosim501]

So correct - my dog loves to lie on the design blocks I look at out on the floor!

[@deborahleeke7298]

Thank you, I also arrived here via Homely House. I love scrap quilts, I am currently sewing sari ribbon that turned out to be too low quality to use on a different project. As the ribbon isn’t very stable I am sewing onto calico blocks and some are very crazy and I follow the ribbon, sometimes sewing squiggles rather than regimental sewing stripes. Occasionally I end up with gaps but I will use fabric paint when I see the quilt front and this helps to bring the whole to look more together. I now keep my too small to sew with scraps to use as stuffing for toys etc. I made a set of hams for a friend which are stuffed this way. As a result very little gets thrown for ragging. Again, thank you for your very inspiring and restful video.

[@barbarabeckman6722]

I particularly love the off set blocks as it creates great visual interest. Kate from The Last Homely House recommended your channel and I am so happy she did.

[@makaea97]

Same

[@kathyfrank1108]

I do too!! I’m finding I am way more into improv than traditional!

[@lucirandall4051]

Same here. I'm not normally into scrappy improv, but this I can do. It was great that Kate sent us to watch this vid.

[@sandramyer7081]

Same here recently! Love your instructions!

[@sandramyer7081]

Me too!

[@yvonneaubichon7251]

Amazing technique. Thank you Kate from the Last Homely House for recommending this tutorial and website. Nice work Terry!

[@chrisfiller465]

Kate at Last Homely house sent me and I’m so glad she did. I cannot wait to get my colour wash quilt started using scraps. Thanks Terry

[@terryrowland398]

That is great Chris enjoy your journey through your scraps

[@smallfootprint2961]

Hi Terry. I came over here from Kate, at The Last Homely House. She's trying your idea, and mentioned looking at your channel. Thank you for showing us your ideas. I subscribed.

[@karenstephens9859]

Just found this video....absolutely fantastic!!! I love working with scraps and this makes it so easy! Thank you so much Terry.

[@terryrowland398]

You bet Karen enjoy your journey through your scraps

[@lynnmetcalf5276]

I watched and enjoyed your tutorial and plan to start my own scrappy quilt using your method. Then heard Kate from the last Homely House extolling the virtues of your tutorial so that totally sealed it!! Thanks so much.

[@saraburke4795]

Terry, I have found your technique to be completely addictive! My favorite thing to make now with the squares is pillows using 5 squares x 5 squares, with a 2 1/2” border ending up with an 18” pillow. I’ve made over a dozen so far and I’ve got plenty more scraps to go thru. It is fast and fun!

[@terryrowland398]

Oh how wonderful Sara I would love to see these can you message me on Face book or Instagram

[@pennyclark9079]

Amazing Kate TLHH sent me to you. I admire all sorts of quilting but for me using fabric scraps is how it was meant to be! Looking forwards to more of your fab tutorials and ideas 👏👏👏👏👏

[@RK-gz3pv]

❤ loved this scrap quilt. I will start it this week. I have been looking for scrap quilt ideas. Thanks to Kate for referring your channel.

[@tinster01]

The Last Homely House sent me over and I am so glad she did.

[@erineddy7999]

Kate sent me. Love this idea! I buy fabric scraps by the pound from the local charity shop and this project is perfect for my collection. Thank you for sharing this!

[@22kitblu]

Thanks for reminding me. I just bought several pounds of scraps - for the first time. So I'm already ahead!

[@renamessenger6397]

Great tutorial. Love this idea of controlled playfulness. Thanks to Kate for directing me to your channel and ideas.

[@sheilabernadetteclairemcin1107]

Love your quilt . Found you with a recommendation from Kate at the homely house. I will be starting this scrap busting quilt this weekend . ❤❤❤❤❤

[@sandramyer7081]

This is my favorite quilt! Yay- and you show how to do this! Thank you! Terry- love what u say about go bigger! 31/2 to 41/2

[@terryrowland398]

It is a super fun quilt to make and everybody’s is always unique

[@kirstencook1439]

I 🥰that the last homely house did her take in your & many if us quilters take on this stash buster no hard math rules it led to you 😉🍂🌳🍁🎃🕊️💜🙏💚🕊️ keep Rocking 🤙 the good stuff 👍 Beautiful person 🤗 the 🖖 continue with your creative energy travels Play zen teaching your Technics 😋

[@joanmarks533]

Have just been sorting my scraps too and found your system through Kate at the Last Homely House. Thank you both.

[@annieboulton5759]

Hi Terry. Kate from The last homely house has sent me. Love this quilt idea with all the scraps of fabric and I am going to join in with this. Your quilt looks awesome. Thanks for your video. Take care xxx

[@nancywicker1930]

I just found you! I do not like trying to figure out what to make using scraps! Now, I know because of your 3 1/2”blocks. Thanks so much from Lawton, Oklahoma, USA!

[@terryrowland398]

I am pleased I have inspired you to join my scrap challenge

[@seaside2001]

I have never followed a pattern in my life to make a quilt. Love this idea. Thanks!

[@Traci_Websinger]

I love this concept! When you were talking about the Tula fabrics, I was thinking Kaffe would work really well too. Then you mentioned him. Now I need to get some quilts made so I have some scraps. Yes you can buy scraps, but I like being able to say I remember this quilt, and this one, etc. Or if you can do a scrap swap with a guild or other group, that can be fun too. (I've got more fabric and ideas than sense - or cents these days. 😀)

[@terryrowland398]

It is fun to reminisce on all of the quilts these scrap were from enjoy the journey

[@susanlynch9613]

Great tutorial. Very easy to understand directions! Can’t wait to try this!

[@marygeorge9688]

Stopped by as a result of Kate. Thank you!

[@juanitarogowski1629]

Great video! Thank you so much for sharing your idea, and thank you Kate for sending me over to your channel 💕

[@mykelb]

This is a great idea and since you start with 3" finished, one can use scraps that finish at any 3" divisor. One could have a 15" finished square with various scraps in the same color family and have the same scrap in the middle of all of your blocks (like gold or a metallic) for continuity as well as having high contrast middle pieces in other blocks. One could even make a complete colorwashed block from 3" inch strips to make a 15" finished block that goes from dark blue on one corner to medium blue in the diagonal corner and then take the smaller 3" blocks and surround it to continue the wash. Take the dark blue to dark green on one end and the medium blue to light blue on the other side. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@terryrowland398]

There are so many great quilts that can be made using this easy organic block. I have had several people share their quilts made from watching my videos I just did a post on my Terry Rowland -T Row Studios Face Book page check it out there are some beauties

[@kimhannan4892]

I love this! There is some "loose" organization but it essentially kind of lets you run free with whatever you want to use! I haven't been very inspired lately but I am now! Thanks for the great tutorial and inspiration!!!

[@terryrowland398]

That is the best compliment you can give me that I have inspired you so thank you and enjoy your journey

[@suesabala7255]

Thank you for sharing this method of using up scraps. Thank you also for your helpful tips and how-to-do's, I appreciate your kind and generous spirit.

[@terryrowland398]

Thank you Sue that means a lot to me.

[@patriciaperez5815]

Interesting, helpful, and fun! Thanks so much! 😊

[@roxannereorda4939]

Great tutorial Terry! I am definitely going to add this to my ‘to do’ list!

[@terryrowland398]

Thanks Roxie I look forward to see8ng yours come together

[@susangoodwin7241]

Just found you through Kate at Last Homely House. This is so inspiring and makes me want to start one right now! I just recently finished a "crumb" quilt. The process of just sewing bits together is just so relaxing and rewarding. Scraps?...yes I have a few (boxes that is) So thanks for the video and the inspiration!

[@margaretsimpson9092]

I've just found your channel thanks to Kate from the Last Homely House and I live this way of piecing scraps

[@kathrynmurphy8147]

Good heavens I have found you again! I started quilting a few months ago and watched this at the start of my journey. I have been thinking of it ever since and keeping my scraps. Tonight I wanted to watch your tutorials again and have spent a few frustrated hours trying to find you again! So grateful for KZbin “history”. It took a LONG time time but im so happy to have found it again! Thanks for these amazing tutorials

[@terryrowland398]

so happy you found me

[@sadiedesimone7460]

❤Love the simplicity of the squares! Thank you for showing us your process. 😊

[@terryrowland398]

you are welcome

[@lorraineleclerc5960]

I have been struggling for so long trying to wrap my brain around scrap quilting. I sort and get everything ready then BAM I freeze. You have finally unfrozen me and I thank you so very much. Such a great tutorial! ❤😊🇨🇦

[@terryrowland398]

Oh Lorraine that makes me so Happy to hear . I love quilting with scraps and trying to convince others that scrap quilts can be so beautiful . I would love for you to share your progress with me I am on FB under Terry Rowland - T Row Studios and on Instagram @Trowstudios. Enjoy your journey through your scraps.

[@nonyabidness1623]

Proof, simple uncomplicated sets are certainly working for you! Colors are beautiful! WOW, Thanks for sharing your crafting with us, so much enjoyed this! lis

[@donnawest866]

Hi Terry! I too am here by Kate’s recommendation from Last Homely House. So glad she sent us your way! Excellent tutorial!

[@JoyfullyOrangeDeborah]

Wowser! So glad I was directed to you! Marsha Willets Clark posted your fb post in our group, in which was the link for this video. I don't have enough scraps for barely a child size quilt but now I know what to set aside & how to sort them. Thank you!

[@terryrowland398]

I am so pleased other quilters share my love of quilting with their friends

[@debhill5596]

I have always wanted to do a color wash quilt. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@carmenbailey1560]

Great tutorial for scraps, and will remember this for a future quilt. I just finished doing two quilts with scraps so it’s time to big up a stash. Thank you and Kate from the last homely house for sharing 👍❤️😊

[@wendyhansen3223]

Kate from the Last Homely House sent me over. Love your idea and boy oh boy do I have scraps. Particularly love the batiks you are doing. Thanks so much I subscribed.

[@nancysneedlework9199]

I came over from Kate The Last Homely House and I am glad she did! This was fabulous and looks like fun!

[@kristaljunew]

I'm very glad to have found your channel! I enjoy your down to earth, concise and clear way of explaining, and I'm inspired!

[@oermama]

Thank you for the tutorial, I will watch more tomorrow, as colorwash is working out of my box. I love making scrap quilts, but almost always with a distinct pattern in it and using white or very dark to give the quilt structure and make it easy on the eyes. So when I saw what Kate was up to, and giving us the tip to watch you for a really good tutorial, I got curious. I want to learn more about the thinking behind color wash, and I’ve got plenty of scraps to give it a try. 😊

[@janeburke278]

Great Tutorial. I love the randomness of the construction and ease of assembly. It will definitely go on my to-do list because the scraps are breeding!! I look forward to watching again. Keep up the great presentation.

[@aliciaquintano6506]

What a great technique! I'm so glad Kate Jackson at the Last Homely House suggested your channel :)

[@patstrawhouse4005]

Kate sent me as well! This is inspiring to many of us! I think I’ll actually stagger my rows a bit, so there will be absolutely no matching seams. I love the colour wash tips! I also think your piecing technique would be a great stress-free method for using scraps to make a temperature quilt! I’m now subscribed to your channel. Stay well! Muskoka ON 🇨🇦

[@blkbird022]

I’m a newbie and just finished my very first quilt from scraps leftover when I was involved in Facebook group making mask for different organizations when Covid was soaring I had a lot of scraps. So I’m still learning different techniques for making quilts this video has certainly helped me tremendously, thank you for taking the time I really like scrapie quilts…🦋🦋🦋

[@jacquesslabbert1092]

Greetings from Cape Town, South Africa. What an absolute brilliant tutorial. I surely am going to do this but instead of making a quilt, it will be used for tote bag panels! Brilliant. Thank you! And thank you to Kate from the Last Homely House that mentioned you.

[@terryrowland398]

So happy you found me these are wonderful blocks to make I have done small wall hanging using many shades of the same Color they would look wonderful In bags

[@taunamcbee8626]

Kate from LHH mentioned your KZbin. Your KZbin had been recommended by a fellow quilter and I'm entranced by this method. Thanks so much.

[@jillychandler]

Kate and Anna from The Last Homley House sent us over to watch your wonderful tutorial first, before we go back to them to see what to do next! Very exciting. xxx

[@terryrowland398]

Enjoy your journey Through your scraps Jilly

[@susanneely5810]

What a stunning design! Thanks for making it easy and low stress!!!

[@sandramyer7081]

Kate Jackson sent me too, to your items instead of doing Math- it’s more “easy” and a contrast of center color fabric is more understandable- then use 3 inch squares and cut- makes easier to do! Thank Terry Rowland! Great instructions for you! Sandra Myer💕

[@steamingiron]

Wonderful tutorial a pleasure to watch. Arrived here via Kate at the last homely house and so glad I came. Have to give this a go real soon. Thank you! xx

[@kim14533]

Excited to try this. Your quilt is beautiful! Kate from the last homely house sent us over to you. Glad she did! Scrap on ladies 😊

[@22kitblu]

Kate has certainly done many of us a mitzvah by introducing you, your method and your challenge. I have another quilt on the go right now. Your idea will inspire my next one. And I'll be on the lookout for interesting scraps! I subscribed and look forward to more inspiration. Being an Engineer, I may use a little more math but it will not restrict me to focus on precision. By the way, I would not throw the small pieces that don't suit this method. There are ways to use even tiny bits.

[@carolynmorgan8536]

Our local quilt guild uses the tiny bits to stuff pillows for cat and small dogs at the shelter. No waste after having fun with scraps!!

[@janemarriott3389]

So glad to have found your channel. I was made aware by Kate, of Last Homely House.

[@janaaranda9042]

Great tutorial I hope to try this out sometimes in a smaller size quilt than the one that you show on your wall.

[@brendaclement6753]

Wonderful tutorial, you are a great teacher, Terry. I plan on making these blocks out of bright batiks. I am a scrappy/wonky quilter but like some structure so plan on turning these little blocks into 9 patches with some sashing.

[@gjjamieson136]

This is genius - and very generous of you to share what amounts to an online workshop. I’ve always been intimidated by quilting as it looks as if you have to be meticulous but you method makes it less scary! Thank you so much. PS the quilt behind you reminds me of a Klimt painting, gorgeous.

[@terryrowland398]

He was my inspiration for that quilt enjoy the journey through your scraps

[@cumberlandquiltchic1]

It does loo like a Klimt painting!

[@elizabethsawyer5906]

Love this idea thank you for sharing. Kate at The Last Homely House recommended you. 💕

[@nicolebeauchamp7622]

I am another viewer who came over via Kate at the last homely house. This is a fantastic, easy to understand tutorial. I am now following your channel.

[@stickman1215]

This is gorgeous, like a Klimt painting!

[@terryrowland398]

Yes it is I was inspired by his artwork

[@carollynn8415]

Oh YESSSSS!

[@karleenpage5979]

Wouldn't it be cool if you used a lot of fabrics with metallic accents?

[@joycetwittyebers2780]

Love this! I can't wait to get started on this. I love mixed colors!

[@millboroquiltersouthdakota6037]

One of the best videos I’ve seen in a long time!

[@beetrootblush]

Another here from Kate! Absolutely fabulous quilt & tutorial. Love your style!

[@terryrowland398]

Thanks Jean

[@LisaLisa-zl9vu]

Your quilt is beautiful and your technique is truly motivating!!

[@terryrowland398]

thanks Lisa please share your blocks with me on my FBposts Lisa

[@vikkiemonument7807]

I absolutely adore this quilt, definitely going to start making blocks from my scraps 😊. Thank you Terry I think the finished quilt is stunning 🤩

[@marionbartley214]

I really like this quilt it's so colorful, I like the idea of using scrap pieces to create it. Thank you for this video it was very informative. And I can appreciate the information about the color wave of the fabrics from one to another. I'm going to give this a try with my scrap pieces of fabric.

[@repelsteeltje38]

Thanks al lot Terry. I've been send over from Kate at the last homely house, and I'm glad she dit. What a good tutorial this is. Guess my scrap box has turned into a project.

[@terryrowland398]

Enjoy your journey through your scraps and create a masterpiece