Little Penguin Quilts Through the Year

Little Penguin Quilts Through the Year

Friday, July 25, 2025

Vision vs Reality

My July Table Scraps project...

was inspired by an image like this.


And this fabric pull - the floral was stored in with my purple scraps.  I chose the blue/purple, gold, and green to go with it.


I knew I needed a fence for this challenge, so started with some blocks that looked like fence parts to me.



But then it needed to be larger - for my purposes, about 12 x 16.  So I added more of the green and blue/purple to the side and bottom.  And ended up with this!  Not really a match to my original vision, but if you squint you might think you're looking out a window at a garden.  🤣


These dots made a fun backing.  This was all that was left from cut off backing pieces of a larger quilt.


And here's how I'll use this Table Scrap project.

At least it is useable!

I'll leave you with a photo of my little flower garden as it looks right now.  I'm enjoying all this color!


Thanks to Joy at The Joyful Quilter for the monthly encouragement and inspiration to use up a few more scraps!

Linking up with the July Table Scraps Challenge 
and at SoScrappy for ScrapHappy Saturday!
Melva Loves Scraps for Sew and Tell Monday.





















21 comments:

Anonymous said...

I love it! (And the vintage Fiesta, too.). — Nann

PaintedThread said...

What a fun project! Love the colors in your garden. What are the blue flowers?

Anonymous said...

So much inspiration from a colourful garden. Lovely job on your table mat. Gail at the Cozy Quilter

Linda at Texas Quilt Gal said...

The floral print is gorgeous, and your placemat matches your garden perfectly. It is so pretty, and yes that looks like a fence - I don't even have to squint! That cottage is how I'd love for my house and garden to look. ;)

The Joyful Quilter said...

OMG, Diann! What a fabulous project!! You started with a lovely inspiration photo, made a sweet new table mat, and have your beautiful flower bed to enjoy, as well. Thank you for participating in the July 2025 TABLE SCRAPS Challenge!

Sara said...

Very cute Tablescraps project!! Your flowers are beautiful.

Cathy said...

Your placemat is absolutely adorable, Diann! I love your idea and fabric pull!

Julierose said...

Your table mat came out beautifully and really echoes your vision
so well, Diann...;))) nice work--what a fun project;)))
hugs, Julierose

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

your little area of flowers is so pretty and bright - do you wish you had a flower garden like the first photo you showed? I would love something like that if I had someone to plant it and take care of it!!

LA Paylor said...

the first pic, what a dream! Your garden is gorgeous!!! so much beautiful color especially those purple blossoms.
your interpretation is fun too
Love, LeeAnna

Sue said...

It turned out great & bonus-it's useful!! LOL Way to be a great designer!

Pat at Bell Creek Quilts said...

Your table mat is cute and the backing is perfect! :)

Melisa- pinkernpunkinquilting said...

Your cottage garden table quilt is darling, Diann and what fun backing fabric. You have an eye for color and design .Your garden is a burst of color. You have a green thumb as well. Hugs.

Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana said...

Your lovely table mat matches your beautiful flowers, Diann.

Kate said...

You made great use of that floral fabric. A very pretty table topper.

Carole @ From My Carolina Home said...

So fun that your scraps project mirrors the garden colors. The garden flowers are just gorgeous.

TerryKnott.blogspot.com said...

What a cool concept. . .mirroring the colors of your garden into your project! I sure can "see" it!!! Way to go!

Sylvia@Treadlestitches said...

Lovely garden flowers, and a beautiful table mat! You can have a little bit of summer all year long!

grammajudyb said...

A fun interpretation of your inspiration photo. Your chairside table is so neat. Mine is always messy. My mom used to say I “nested”. LOL. Love your actually garden. Marigolds and delphinium?

Bonnie said...

What a great rendition of your photo. I love the floral print -- but in the purples??? It looks like it is going to have a nice long life helping make the little side table look great. (Hum, that seems like a very small piece of cake!)

Andree G. Faubert said...

Hi Diann, congrats on your finish - another lovely placemat for your side table!