Little Penguin Quilts Through the Year

Little Penguin Quilts Through the Year

Thursday, April 27, 2023

ABC Table Scraps for April

April's color of the month for the Rainbow Scrap Challenge has been purple, and the letters for the Table Scraps Challenge are Y and N...

So what did I come up with?  Another orphan block to do something with?  Yes!


But did I use it in its original 12.5 inch square?  No!  I apparently didn't take any in process photos, but you'll get the idea.  I cut the big square into 4 smaller 6.25 inch squares and sewed them back together in a long narrow strip.  

Finished, this measures 6.25 x 23.5.

It was hard to find anything really good for the backing so I chose this gray check, and a multi-shaded purple/lavender batik for the binding.


The best thing about this long, narrow Table Scrap mini is where it fits - right here on the top of a small desk we have in the corner of our dining room.

Perfect!

Linking up with the ABC Table Scraps Challenge at the Joyful Quilter,
also at SoScrappy for ScrapHappy Saturday and at 
Quilting is more fun than Housework for Oh Scrap!










23 comments:

Kate said...

What a fun way to use up an orphan block. Your table runner turned out beautifully!

Libby in TN said...

Perfect spot on that lovely old? desk.

grammajudyb said...

A clever idea to cut your orphan block into smaller square and make it long and NARROW to fit the N in Joy's prompt.It great you have a small narrow space for it. I really like how it looks on your cute desk underneath what I am assuming might be DH's photos.

The Joyful Quilter said...

We're twinning with the skinny runners this month, Diann!! :o))
YES and NO? What a great way to do something different with an orphan block for the ABC Table SCRAPS Challenge!

Nann said...

What a great re-creation, Diann!

Vicki in MN said...

Well aren't you clever to cut that big block up and rearrange it! Nice job:)

From Scratch said...

love that purple runner

Melisa- pinkernpunkinquilting said...

Perfect indeed! Great idea in giving an orphan block a new life and love the purples in this runner. This is such a cutie! Have an awesome weekend, Diann.

piecefulwendy said...

That's the perfect spot for that pretty little mini quilt! Great idea, cutting up the block!

Michele McLaughlin said...

Gorgeous mini table runner and love the desk! Way to go!

Linda said...

What a great use for an orphan block - never thought about doing that. The purple looks really good on that desk with those tulips. The grey check is a perfect backing.

Annie said...

What a fun design you transformed that orphan block into, Diann! I love how it turned out. I’ve gotten quite a kick out of your yes and no use for the Y and N alpha challenge!

MissPat said...

What a clever use of an orphan block and a clever way to do both RSC and Table Scraps.
Pat

Mari said...

Excellent repurposing! And a great spot for it, too. Happy weekend!

Ivani said...

Great use of that orphan block. Love your small desk, Diann, it is beautiful.

TerryKnott.blogspot.com said...

Great way to make an orphan block into a pretty and useful item! It looks like it was always destined to live on top of that beautiful desk!

Helenchaffin said...

A beautiful finish with the use of the orphan block

Chantal said...

Wow! That's great! Did you know in advance that it would fit there or was this just luck? It really looks good, first, but it looks better on your desk. Congrats! ;^)

Sylvia@Treadlestitches said...

Great idea for using up an orphan block! Chevrons are so great in a table runner, and it's a perfect size for your desk. Plus it's purple! Perfect!

JanineMarie said...

What a fun take on Y and N. It looks so pretty on your desk with the tulips. The lavender binding is just right for keeping the purples vibrant.

Deb A said...

What a great use of an orphan block! Love how it turned out and you did have the perfect spot for it, too!

Bonnie said...

Nice job on the purple mini runner. I had to laugh at where you put it. I have a desk similar in style (but without any embellishments.) And we also have a electronic photo frame on it. Our desk had been my grandfather's when he was young. Is yours an antique too? I may have to make a small quilt to put on mine too. It looks great.

Andree G. Faubert said...

Hi Diann, what a cute runner from that orphan block. It looks great on your desk.