This month, I didn't have a yellow orphan block to turn into something, so I used the true scraps right off my cutting table, left over from the yellow blocks I made all month for the Rainbow Scrap Challenge. I turned them into a crumb block, about 7 x 9 inches.
This piece of a favorite floral fabric was exactly right for the backing. It's a leftover from a Blogger Bundle that I bought from Bernie's Etsy shop several years ago. The fabric bundle was chosen by Carole at From My Carolina Home, and contained some really pretty fabric prints for August. I think this one is all I have left of that bundle.
I finished it into a sweet little mini quilt, did some machine quilting on it, and added some hand stitching with orange embroidery floss.
Notice the XOXOXO that I stitched?
X and O are the letters Joy chose for this month's ABC part of the challenge,
so I stitched them onto the mini quilt in a couple different places.
This will work great on our little glass table on the back porch. Doesn't it go perfectly with Mike's stainless cup?
Hugs and kisses for my hubby!
XOXOXO
I like it with my big pot of marigolds, too. This was definitely a fun August project!
Linking up with The Joyful Quilter for August Table Scraps
SoScrappy for ScrapHappy Saturday and
Quilting is More Fun than Housework for Oh Scrap!
the yellows are pretty - keeping this short as I managed to get on line but it keeps kicking me off - it will be done soon again I think!
ReplyDeletePERFECT!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to use up those scraps, it's really cute. Your marigolds are lovely. Happy stitching this weekend.
ReplyDeleteI recognize that fabric! Your little table scrap project is perfect for your table and Mike's cup.
ReplyDeleteYou took the challenge literally using table scraps and then putting it on your table when it was done!
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful mini, will Mike mind sharing it with the marigolds? ;)
ReplyDeleteWell done with the embroidery embellishments! Love the flower print on the back. Mike has the perfect cup for this lovely mug rug. ;^)
ReplyDeleteYou were very clever with this one. I love the XOs. Make a perfect mug rug/small quilt for your hubby.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and happy mini! I especially enjoyed the staged shot!
ReplyDeleteLove it with the marigolds! The orange embroidery on it is perfect. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteThis mini quilt is a bowl of sunshine and it looks amazing with your marigolds. Love the specialty stitches as well. Beautiful job, Diann.
ReplyDeleteSweet mini! I love it with the marigolds. Those little flowers hold up to heat & drought so well and always look cheery!
ReplyDeleteOMG (to quote my young great granddaughter) I love your sunflower backed mini! And the Xs and Os are perfect! I’m going to have to scurry now and get mine done! S-Weeet!
ReplyDeleteI have been happily watching you use bits of that bundle Diann. I love seeing people using fabrics I had in the shop. This is very cheerful - well done!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious little quilt! I always say you have quite the eye for combining just the right fabrics, Diann.
ReplyDeleteAn adorable mini, Diann!!! Love it with the marigolds/merrygolds!!!
ReplyDeleteA perfect cute little topper! I love the X’s and O’s you added!
ReplyDeleteMike is one color-coordinated fella! Gotta love that - and your little mini mini quilt is very cheerful and full of sunshine!
ReplyDeleteIt's fabulous how you manage to double your fun by finding creative ways to combine/flow two challenges.
ReplyDeleteOh that little quilt looks so great with your marigolds. It's inspiring.
ReplyDeleteYour little yellow placemat turned out cute, and you're right - just the right size for the little table.
ReplyDeleteThat is a perfect little finish!!!
ReplyDeleteGetting mini bundles are sew much fun. I love the X and O's stitched into it. Yes, it goes perfectly with the stainless steel cup. It has the summer look to it. Have a great holiday weekend.
ReplyDeleteHi Diann, what a lovely mini! It looks great on your porch...and in the garden :-)
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