Saturday, December 7, 2019

Just playing...

If you've visited my blog before, you probably know that I enjoy finding a coordinating bundle of fat quarters in a few seasonal colors and prints, and just playing with them to see what I end up with.

I enjoyed working on a series of fall themed pieces in October and November, and it's happening again this month!



I originally bought these red, green, and white fabrics to make some mug rugs for my post on the Virtual Cookie Exchange Blog Hop.


I used a few strips from those fat quarters in my Tiny Christmas Runner, too.


Recently I saw a tutorial for 4 patch in a square blocks, and because the Christmas-y fabric was still out, I've been using it to sew up some of those as well!

I bet you can tell where the gray corner pieces came from, too! :)

I'm not sure what those blocks will become yet, but they're fun to make!  I think they would make a great Rainbow Scrap Challenge project, with blocks in all the colors.

Meanwhile, I saw the posts for the Temecula Quilt Company's Tiny Tree, and I thought, "Why not?!"

Tiny blocks for a tiny tree!

It sure is fun to just play in my sewing room!

Sharing at Quilting is more fun than Housework for Oh Scrap!




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13 comments:

  1. Michele McLaughlinDecember 8, 2019 at 5:37 AM

    Love the colors on the fat quarters! Playing in the sewing room is so much fun! I love how you are using things up (my favorite thing right now). Those tree blocks are adorable!!! :)

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  2. LindaDecember 8, 2019 at 5:39 AM

    I love any kind of "patch", and these are so cute. Loving those fabrics.
    I agree it is fun to play in the sewing room, and I am actually dreading house cleaning this morning. My husband shares vacuum duties and it takes less than an hour, but I'd still rather be in my room. ;)

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  3. Vicki in MNDecember 8, 2019 at 6:54 AM

    Your little 4 patches are adorable! I have started cutting out some 2.5" squares from scraps in hopes of making something out of them this winter.

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  4. maggie fellowDecember 8, 2019 at 7:12 AM

    your "playing" is inspirational. I still haven't decided next year's rainbow

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  5. Karen - Quilts...etc.December 8, 2019 at 7:28 AM

    they are pretty. I do not have any Xmas mug rugs or placemats I keep saying I will make some and then the season comes and I'm too busy with other things! one day?

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  6. JayneDecember 8, 2019 at 7:36 AM

    When to mood strikes...you should always go for it! I don't use christmas prints, but I love see how other people use them. You are one who uses them well!!

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  7. LouiseDecember 8, 2019 at 7:52 AM

    It's fun to just play with blocks with no particular end in sight, isn't it? Those tiny four patches are super cute :)

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  8. The Joyful QuilterDecember 8, 2019 at 8:52 AM

    What fun you are having with those Holiday prints!!

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  9. MissPatDecember 8, 2019 at 9:36 AM

    You really are getting in the tiny block groove. How small are those Temecula blocks anyway? Always fun to play.
    Pat

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  10. chrisknitsDecember 8, 2019 at 9:57 AM

    I just found the tiny tree project, going to have to play catch up to do it!!

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  11. piecefulwendyDecember 8, 2019 at 10:16 AM

    Cute TT blocks; I'm looking forward to seeing what the end quilt will be. I need to pull a bundle and play with it. Good idea!

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  12. Cynthia Brunz DesignsDecember 8, 2019 at 9:06 PM

    A whole lot of fun is happening in your sewing room :)

    Thanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!

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  13. JanineMarieDecember 11, 2019 at 9:32 AM

    Those mug rugs are adorable. I will have to be strong and resist trying those right now. Maybe in January and be ahead for next year's holidays?

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