I can never get bored of putting these blocks into layout. So much movement and so many little piece of scraps that brings in memories of previous projects! Read more to see the latest progress and enjoy a few photos of these scrappy Ocean Wave blocks.
Last year, I focused on making half square triangles whenever I had scraps and a little energy. I didn’t rush them. I just kept adding to the pile. Now, I have plenty waiting to be turned into Ocean Wave blocks, so it was only a matter of playing with the units on the portable design boards and piecing the blocks.
I am making this Scrappy Quilt from the half-square triangles unit that I cut using the half-square triangle die I got with my Accuquilt starter kit. 
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The best thing about cutting with Accuquilt is that it produces half-square triangles that I don’t have to trim. This feature alone makes the cutting process super fast and incredibly accurate. For scrappy quilts like this, where precision and speed are essential, I absolutely recommend using the Accuquilt. It saves so much time and ensures that every piece is perfectly cut, which is a game-changer for any quilter.
The cuts have dog ears trimmed, and once you press it opens, they are perfect squares!
8″ Scrappy Ocean Blocks Progress
The other day, I decided to time myself while piecing. One 8″ block takes about 10 minutes. Four blocks came together in roughly 40 minutes. It was eye-opening, but also oddly comforting. This week, in the small pockets of time I could find, I managed to piece 8 blocks.
I’ve always loved small-unit blocks, especially for scrap quilts. They’re perfect for using up leftovers, but yes… they do take time. A lot of time.
And that’s okay.
I keep reminding myself that this quilt was never about chasing the finish line. It is about enjoying the making of each block, one at a time. I love focusing on the colours, the movement, the way scraps that once felt insignificant come together into something intentional. And every time I lay the blocks out again, I’m reminded that it’s absolutely worth it.
Right now, I’m at 56 blocks. Originally, the plan was ambitious, 144 blocks to make a 96″ quilt. But as I revisit the layout and listen to my own energy, I can feel that this isn’t quite the right path anymore. Instead, I’m leaning towards making about 20 more blocks and then finishing the quilt with borders.
Sometimes, the magic isn’t in how fast we finish, but in how deeply we enjoy each step along the way. So here is a post to celebrate progress and working on your scrappy quilt. Scrappy quilt is a labour of love!
Are you working on any scrappy quilt this year?
Related Post: How to make lots of half square triangles fast and accurately.
You can easily make this blocks by making half square triangle (HST) units from your scraps. You don’t have to use the Accuquilt , you can easily make lots of HSTs using other methods like the paper piecing methods HERE>
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Till next time, Have a lovely week ahead!
