I’m a quilter who saves every scrap. I made this Dumbledore quilt using all of the tiny scraps from my stash. 48”x64”4yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
My Christmas present to my mother in law. (It looks like her dog.) I used all donated scrap fabric. I throw away nothing when trimming - I keep even the tiniest, weirdest pieces when I’m quilting my big quilts, because you never know when something is going to need a shadow, a collar, or a nose.4yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
I made this Dumbledore art quilt using scraps from my fabric stash. 48”x64”4yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/crafts
I make seaglass art quilts using leftover fabric scraps. I love showcasing the last bits of favorite fabrics.3yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/crafts
I made this quilt from scraps of (mostly donated) fabric. Inspired by seaglass and lava flow.4yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/pics
I make seaglass art quilts using leftover fabric scraps [no pattern]3yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/sewing
I make seaglass art quilts to use up leftover fabric scraps. They’re the perfect stashbuster, and a great way to showcase those last bits of your favorite fabrics.3yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/quilting
I make art quilts using only fabric and thread to create the illusion of seaglass. Most of the pieces are 2” in size, but for the first time I tried including smaller pieces. The smallest is the size of my pinky fingernail.3yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/nextfuckinglevel
I’m a quilter who saves every scrap. I recently discovered a love of tiny piecing and am finally able to use the pieces that are too small for anything else.4yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
A cousin is a long time quilter and has given me a ton of fabric over the past year. I’m slowly going through it and have discovered a love of scrappy quilting. Here is a Christmas tree skirt I made, having purchased no materials at all.4yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
This children’s story of a train being bricked up and left alone (Thomas’ Big Story Book)5yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/oddlyterrifying
Closeup of an art quilt I made. I use only fabric and thread to create the illusion of seaglass.4yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/nextfuckinglevel
You guys liked my last Christmas project, so here’s another: a quilted wall hanging made with scrap fabrics from my stash. For the inside, I Frankenstein-sewed bits of leftover batting together, and it worked perfectly. Nothing purchased, and the 2nd lightest green fabric is at least 25 years old!4yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
I’m on a personal mission to use up 80% of my scraps in the next 12 months. Most of them are blue. (No pattern, improv pieced.)2yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/quilting
My latest stashbuster - a seaglass art quilt (all is fabric and thread, raw edge applique) 19”x30”3yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/quilting
I made this Dumbledore art quilt by piecing together hundreds of scraps from my fabric stash. 48”x64”4yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/nextfuckinglevel
I made a Dumbledore art quilt using raw edge applique in a mosaic style. 48”x64”4yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/quilting
A closeup of an art quilt I made. There is no paint on this, only fabric. (I make seaglass inspired art quilts)4yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/RainbowEverything
I made this mini quilt for my mother in law’s Christmas present, using scraps of donated fabric. It looks like her beloved dog, and she cried when she opened it.4yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/crafts
I make seaglass art quilts using only fabric and thread. This one is 14x40”3yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/crafts
Stashbuster #8: Elizabeth Hartman’s “Awesome Ocean”. Unquilted top4yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/quilting
I made this nautilus art quilt (58”x61”) using only fabric scraps and thread.3yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/nextfuckinglevel
I make seaglass art quilts using only fabric and thread. I love the look of seaglass, but don’t live in a place where I can collect it. So I make my own with scraps of leftover fabric from other quilts.3yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/seaglass
My turn to make the starburst Christmas tree skirt! All scrap fabrics from my stash, 0 materials purchased.4yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/quilting
Just finished my seaglass inspired wall quilt. I did facing instead of binding, and I’m really pleased with it. Two layers of batting to make the “rocks” really puff up. :)4yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/quilting
I made my first seaglass art quilt to use up random fabric scraps I had leftover from other projects. 10 months later, I’m still making them and am teaching others how to as well. Quilters have a lot of leftover fabric, and these are a perfect way to use it.3yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Stashbuster #9 - making myself use the colors I use least often. (Unquilted top)4yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/quilting
I make art quilts inspired by seaglass. This is a closeup of one of my recent ones. Everything is fabric and thread, no paint used.4yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/seaglass
Stashbuster #5 - a scrappy quilt for my middle son (not quilted yet)5yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/quilting
I got together with some friends to make a Dissent Collar mini quilt pattern and kit - all proceeds go to charity3yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/quilting
I made this art quilt using only fabric and thread to create the illusion of seaglass. It measures 19”x30”3yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/somethingimade
I made this Dumbledore quilt by piecing together hundreds of random scraps from my stash. 48”x64”4yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/pics
The (finally finished!) sunflower quilt for my dad! Based on a painting he liked and turned into a mosaic quilt by me.4yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/quilting
Supernova! My quilt, adapted from Tula Pink’s “Nova” pattern. Still need to bind it and do thread cleanup. Measures about 112”x116”. Hand pieced, hand appliqued, machine quilted by me (free motion and ruler work).4yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/quilting
Stash buster #2 - my first attempt at cathedral windows. Not quilted yet.5yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/quilting
This is one solid piece of cotton measuring 20”x37”. I put two layers of batting and a cotton back under it and used three different thread weights to quilt a kelp scene with leafy sea dragons. The bubbles in the background average 1/8 the size of a penny.3yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/crafts
(Unquilted) top - “Elizabeth”, pattern by MJ Kinman. I got to meet her this weekend at Quilt Festival, and she was so kind and helpful. I highly recommend this pattern!4yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/quilting
My first string quilt. AKA The Rainbow Beast (it is huge and heavy)6yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/quilting
I’m focusing my anxiety into creating things that bring me joy. I made this quilt block out of tiny scraps from my fabric stash. Each section is 1/4 inch wide. The whole block is 8” square.4yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/nextfuckinglevel
My finished “Modern Bursting Star” quilt (closeup of quilting in comments)5yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/quilting
I just started hand quilting my cathedral window quilt. My second ever hand quilting project, and my first time hand quilting a larger piece. I’m slightly nervous. 😬5yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/quilting
My first attempt at painting minerals. Please be kind, I’m trying to improve.5yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/Watercolor
Someone suggested I post this here - my Supernova quilt, adapted from Tula Pink’s “Tula Nova” pattern. It’s bigger than king size - approximately 112”x112”. Hand pieced, machine quilted by me. Still needs binding.4yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/modernquilts
Unquilted top - Pattern is “Clara”, by Suzanne Jackman. I was inspired by seaglass colors, but now it looks more like ice. Too pointy for seaglass. :( I’ll try again with a different pattern, I think.4yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/quilting
I made this mini wall quilt for my mother in law using leftover scraps of fabric. It’s a portrait of her wire hair fox terrier, Buzz. 20”x20”4yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/toptalent
Help - which fabric to use for the background? All fabric is Tula Pink’s Zuma. My original plan was to use the white seashell one, but I don’t want it to mess up the crisp look of the outer edge. Going to finish it square (currently a circle). Sorry for the photo quality, it does not fit anywhere!5yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/quilting
Progress photo on my Tula Pink quilt. It started as a Tula Nova pattern, but then it developed a life of its own... Not done yet. All fabric is from the Zuma line.5yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/quilting
I made this 9 foot tall quilt by hand-sewing 1,288 pieces of fabric together. About 125,000 stitches.4yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/woahdude
In the middle of writing, my computer decides to restart with zero warning.6yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/mildlyinfuriating
Both of the bins have the recycle symbol, but only one is for recycling.6yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/CrappyDesign
Purple Fluorite with Citrine Inclusions, 6x9, watercolor and ink5yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/Watercolor
$1.99 at Goodwill. Still in original bags, unopened. The instructions and bag #1 are gone, but bags 2-5 are there, including all the characters.6yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/ThriftStoreHauls
Closeup of my fussy cutting - one of my finished edges for my giant Tula Zuma quilt5yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/quilting
I quilted this one for a cousin today. I’m loving the purple “bubbles” more than I thought I would.5yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/quilting
Fourth of July table runner for my mother in law :) The top is done, now to work on the pieced back!6yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/quilting
My son was mad at his toy and I couldn't figure out why. Turns out he couldn't reach this cracker that he dropped into the front.6yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/Perfectfit
MRW the kids are upstairs in their bedrooms but refuse to go to sleep, and my husband and I just want a moment alone together6yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/reactiongifs
I love this style, could totally be used for foundation paper piecing (with some small line edits for seams).6yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/quilting
My first time using something other than the $1 paints (as a kid). I'm completely in love.6yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/Watercolor
For Halloween, Cranium 17. Possibly the earliest known murder victim. 3x35yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/Watercolor
Can anyone please help me ID this guy? Someone gave him to me, and they didn’t know what it is either.6yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/succulents
For years our garden has been just weeds. Plants are not in the budget. Two months ago, my friend gave me some small cannas that she got for free at a plant swap. They've loved their spot in the back yard, and now there are enough to split them up and grow more. It makes me so happy seeing them!6yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/Frugal
