Little Penguin Quilts Through the Year

Little Penguin Quilts Through the Year

Friday, February 11, 2022

Table Scraps for February

Last fall, when I made Botanics as a part of Kelly Young's new book release blog hop, I knew I would want to make more of the mini quilts from Scrappy Improv Quilts.   So, when I started to think about what my Table Scraps project for February would be, I looked in the book and found this design, Heartstruck.


I started with my smallest red and aqua scraps and made crumb blocks for the heart and arrow sections first.  I made a smaller heart to fill in the upper corner, and used some dark gray Grunge Stars from my stash to fill in the background 

Both the big heart and the arrowhead needed the Tri Recs rulers for construction, which I hadn't used in a long time.  It's always good to get some practice with those specialty rulers!

The original quilt (from the book) finishes up at 24 x 24, but the place I was making this for needs something that isn't bigger than 13 x 17, so I shortened the length of the arrow.  Doesn't the Grunge make the brighter fabrics pop?!


I had leftover rainbow dots from the backing of Trip Around the Rainbow that seemed perfect for the backing and binding of this mini quilt, too.


I wanted to get this done before Valentine's Day because, well - hearts and arrows!  So here it is, put to use already.

Perfect!

Sharing at SoScrappy for ScrapHappy Saturday and at 
Needle and Thread Thursday at My Quilt Infatuation 
And at the end of the month at The Joyful Quilter for the Table Scraps link-up.




 







22 comments:

Ivani said...

This is so pretty, Diann.
Great use of small read and aqua bits and scraps.
The rainbow dots fabric was perfect for backing and binding.
Happy Valentine's Day!

Michele McLaughlin said...

This is adorable! I just love how you gain inspiration! Have a great weekend Diann!

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

that is cute and It looks like it went together fast! I need to make more table runners but I never get to it.

Sara said...

That is just the cutest mini quilt. The dotted binding and the Grunge background just make those little crumb hearts and arrows pop! Have a great weekend!

Pat at Bell Creek Quilts said...

Such a fun quilt for your table topper! Can't wait to see what you make for St. Patrick's day!!!

grammajudyb said...

I love it! The grunge background with the stars is a great fabric! I found inspiration in Kelly’s book too! Mine is still in progress! “wink”

Preeti said...

You are so on the topic, Diann. Valentine's Day with a cute heart/arrows mini. And I agree that the grey grunge shows off the colors beautifully.

Kat Scribner said...

Cute project, Diann. Love all your scrappy blends in the blocks.

Vicki in MN said...

Very sweet, like a box of chocolate 🥰

Mari said...

Very, very cute, and apparently it works pretty well, too! What a happy little finish. Love the aqua arrow.

scraphappy said...

What a fun little quilt. Love the way you put the arrow together. Specialty rulers are so handy.

PaintedThread said...

What a fun project. Very cute, too.

The Joyful Quilter said...

Super cute adaptation of Kelly's pattern, Diann! Thanks for participating in the 2022 TABLE SCRAPS Challenge. This little quilt is SEW perfect for the table between your two comfy chairs, too!

Sylvia@Treadlestitches said...

Perfect is right! Fits with the season, cute and scrappy, and even uses crumbs! I totally love the back.

LA Paylor said...

oh magosh that's so sweet!!

Kathy S. said...

Super cute! I considered making that for my SIL, but made another QA instead. LOVE your background color.

piecefulwendy said...

I forgot all about that pattern - it's one of my favorites in the book (I've been too focused on SAHRR). What a fun finish, and that background fabric is perfect!

Nancy @ Grace and Peace Quilting said...

So cute!!! I love your mods, Diann!!! Just right for your special spot!!! The aqua/red/grey combo is so cute and Valentine-ish!

TerryKnott.blogspot.com said...

How perfect for Valentine's Day. I do love your aqua arrow!

Cynthia Brunz Designs said...

Great choice for February Diann. I love how you modified the design. Thanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!

Susie H said...

Nicely done, Diann! That binding caught my eye immediately as the perfect choice!

Kate said...

A very fun finish!