What have I been working on this week? Well, "Joy" is about halfway quilted. This has a December 14th due date, so there's still plenty of time to finish it up.
I finished the remaining (of 8 total) 16 Across blocks to make a December tablerunner for our dining room table. These are 8 inch finished blocks, so the runner will be about 16 x 32. That's a good size for our table.
And I've been playing with scraps! This is just one of the multiple buckets, bins, or baskets where I throw scraps. This one sits on my cutting table, and was just stuffed full of... who knows what?! It measures about 6 inches tall and 6 inches in diameter. You wouldn't believe how much it holds!
I decided to challenge myself to see what I can make out of the scraps in this bucket. I'm starting with any piece that can make a 2.5 inch square, and then sewing up 4 patches with them. With just a half hour on a couple afternoons this week, I ended up with a few 4 patches and pieces for more. I think these could be the start of a Rainbow Scrap Challenge quilt for 2024.
So, a little of this and a little of that - an enjoyable way to spend time in the sewing room!
Linking up with Midweek Makers at Quiltfabrication.
8 comments:
After seeing your 16 Across blocks in an earlier post, I’ve started cutting my smaller Christmas scraps into 2.5” squares. Since “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery”, know that when you see my finished project (Table topper? Placemats? This year? Next year?) it is just another complement for you! xo
You've got some fun projects in the works and almost finished. The 4 patches would be a fun RSC.
I have SO many 4Ps hanging around my quilt room, I've been collecting ideas for how to use them. Happy to share if you need inspiration.
Love your 16-across blocks - I need to get back to mine. JOY is looking so pretty. A little of this and that = perfect time in the sewing room!
So often I forget to top and just play in my sewing room. I am glad you were able to get time to do that. Libby wants to share ideas, sounds like a win!
your projects are looking good - computer issue fixed I guess as I was no able to open your blog
I just adore your Joy quilt, Diann and your 16 patches are looking fabulous. What a fun challenge to see what all you can create from just a just a few scraps. Four patches are some of my favorites to work on . Enjoy your time in the quilt room. Hugs.
You have lots of projects going on. Your "Joy" quilts will be beautiful, hope you can show us the finished product. I need to make more projects to use my scraps.
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