Little Penguin Quilts Through the Year

Little Penguin Quilts Through the Year

Saturday, August 10, 2019

August Blooms Finished!

This week I had a chance to finish my August Blooms tabletopper, which I made while participating in the Scrap Dance Minuet mystery QAL, a design from Carole at From My Carolina Home.

I had purchased Carole's August Blogger Bundle last year from Bernie's shop, Needle and Foot Fabrics and saved it to use for "something special!" (You know how we all do that!)


It's always fun to take bits and pieces like these...


and turn them into a piece like this - 

And to also use some leftover chunks for the backing!

I chose a quilting design called "Echoing In"  out of Jacquie Gering's Walk book for walking foot quilting designs, and I think it was perfect for this piece.

I took a picture early in the morning, hoping that you can see the design.

I used the yellow cross-hatch fabric for the binding.

August Blooms in the garden - 



and on the table - 


I admit there are some scraps of these pretty fabrics left, even after using some to make another little table topper (see last week's post), but I'll enjoy having them show up in other projects!

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16 comments:

Libby in TN said...

Very pretty! No wonder you saved those fabrics for a special project. I need to do more little projects like that to use up stash.

Louise said...

A sweet and satisfying little project!

Michele McLaughlin said...

I love the table topper! That coral makes it really pop! Nice job on the quilting too--I like the design you chose! So pretty!!!

Carole @ From My Carolina Home said...

It is fabulous!! Thank you for the mention!

Vicki in MN said...

You always seem to have just the right objects to display with your quilts! Your marigolds are beautiful, are they from seed or did you put in plants? With being out camping last weekend/week I missed your post with the matching project, they are both so sweet.

Jayne said...

You are on a roll! Another very pretty table topper, and who doesn't love that?! I just love all those marigolds in the photo...so many and they sure brighten things up!

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

that turned out really well and looks perfect on your table.

Kate said...

Congrats on a very pretty finish!

The Joyful Quilter said...

What a great use of that special fabric bundle, Diann. Nice job on the quilting, too!

Nancy @ Grace and Peace Quilting said...

Ohhh, that photo with the marigolds! Beautiful!!!

Jill said...

Oh my, 'saving fabric' for that 'special project' sounds so much better than UFOs. Jacquie Gering's walking books, videos, etc. have been quite helpful. Having August Blooms as a table topper is definitely bringing your colorful garden indoors.

Cynthia Brunz Designs said...

Wonderful little table topper Diann. The perfect size for your table. Thanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!

I have piles of fabric I am "saving". I have no clue for what :)

Linda said...

Pretty fabrics and a great transitional table topper!

Laura said...

What a pretty little table topper! Now I want to make one! :)

Preeti said...

Did you get the marigolds just to match your new product :-) The pieced backing matches the lively and cheerful front perfectly.

Sandy Panagos said...

What a darling little table topper. Great photos, too!