A Scrappy Jenny Quilt
You know I had to make a scrappy version of the Jenny Quilt Pattern. Instead of trying for a more curated blend of scraps, I just used anything and everything I had on hand and tried to use as many unique prints as possible. The result is a bit chaotic, but more of a controlled chaos and I love how the scrappy background fabric adds some visual interest to the quilt.
I have a habit of saving leftover pieces of low-volume or white background fabrics from various projects, setting them aside just for quilts like this. Mixing different shades of white in the background creates a subtle, textured effect that I adore.
For the backing, I chose a bright and playful Strawberry & Friends print from my stash. Its limited color palette helps balance the busy front of the quilt and adds a touch of calm to the chaos.
I went with my go-to organic grid quilting for this project—it’s simple, effective, and my favorite choice for scrappy quilts. As for the binding, I wanted to use something that had been in my stash for a long time. I ended up choosing a Bonnie & Camille bias stripe print from their April Showers collection (released in 2013, if I remember correctly). The binding’s diagonal stripes paired perfectly with the quilt and brought everything together.
This pattern is a fantastic scrap-buster, especially for those leftover background pieces. I’m already thinking about making another one, maybe with a rainbow theme next time!
If your scrap bin is overflowing like mine and you’d love to make your own scrappy Jenny Quilt, you can find the pattern here. Let’s turn those scraps into something beautiful!