These are the 3.25" blocks I ended up with!
I had them on the design wall for a few days and every time I walked by, I moved the blocks around. This is how they were on sewing day, so that was the final layout. It's a very scientific process!
Then I had some fun with machine quilting using my walking foot and some orange thread. I stitched right down the centre of every strip, and did not do any planning or marking.
Some of the lines formed diamond shapes and I was really pleased with how that looked.
I enjoyed hand stitching the binding in the evening while the sun was setting. Maybe this is going to be a drink coaster and not a placemat!?!
NO... it's a placemat and it will join my collection that I will donate to Meals on Wheels in time for Christmas distribution.
Here's the 2021 collection:
Linking up to the Table Scraps Challenge, the Rainbow Scrap Challenge on Saturday, and Wendy will link me up to the mini quilts challenge at Constant Quilters.
4 comments:
It's another lovely placemat, Kathy! The bits of blue and purple really make it sparkle. What a generous soul you have to donate your placemats to Meals on Wheels where they will be received warmly.
A colourful assortment of placemats! Great gifts for Meals on Wheels recipients.
It's a really fun placemat, and what a great idea to make placemats for Meals on Wheels. Quilters are the best!
Another lovely placemat finish. It surely will brighten someones day.
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