I haven't been blogging much due to the frustration factor, but I'm going to try hard to write blog posts for 4 days in a row this weekend! When I was cleaning up (just a bit, not going crazy) I found another bag of leftover scraps that was gifted from a friend. There were mostly strips made of 5 squares in different orders like the one at the top of this photo. Maybe it was an Irish Chain variation she was making?I separated some of the squares and played around with layouts until I came up with this. There was even enough fabric in the bag for the border and binding.
Here is a photo from the back so you can see the machine quilting pattern. It was rewarding to take a bag of someone's scraps and create a lovely placemat that can be donated to Meals on Wheels.
What are you finishing this week?
Great use of some pretty fabrics. I have the same planned for orphan blocks as our guild is donating placemats to meals on wheels.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to make a placemat from scraps and donate it.
ReplyDeleteI am working to put together a small quilt from a bag of donated scraps--all fall colors!
That is a pretty mat and lovely of you to donate it.
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping to finish a cross stitch project. It's been an off again project more than it has an on again project. LOL
Wondered where you were...please don't become a once a week blogger like me!! I wait for you daily blog posts to keep me inspired! I am working on a sew along with my friend Carla from "quilting by the river" Check out her facebook page and join in with me!! if you dare start something new!!It is stars and I have decided to do it in miniature...well 50% smaller!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for using up scraps...
ReplyDeleteYay for finding treasures tucked away in your sewing room. Such a great use for this block.
ReplyDeleteOh I really really like it - and so sweet to gift it to meals on wheels! it will brighten a day!!
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