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!
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What a fun way to use up an orphan block. Your table runner turned out beautifully!
ReplyDeletePerfect spot on that lovely old? desk.
ReplyDeleteA 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.
ReplyDeleteWe're twinning with the skinny runners this month, Diann!! :o))
ReplyDeleteYES and NO? What a great way to do something different with an orphan block for the ABC Table SCRAPS Challenge!
What a great re-creation, Diann!
ReplyDeleteWell aren't you clever to cut that big block up and rearrange it! Nice job:)
ReplyDeletelove that purple runner
ReplyDeletePerfect 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.
ReplyDeleteThat's the perfect spot for that pretty little mini quilt! Great idea, cutting up the block!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous mini table runner and love the desk! Way to go!
ReplyDeleteWhat 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.
ReplyDeleteWhat 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!
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever use of an orphan block and a clever way to do both RSC and Table Scraps.
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Excellent repurposing! And a great spot for it, too. Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteGreat use of that orphan block. Love your small desk, Diann, it is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGreat 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!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful finish with the use of the orphan block
ReplyDeleteWow! 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! ;^)
ReplyDeleteGreat 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!
ReplyDeleteWhat 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.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great use of an orphan block! Love how it turned out and you did have the perfect spot for it, too!
ReplyDeleteNice 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.
ReplyDeleteHi Diann, what a cute runner from that orphan block. It looks great on your desk.
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