Little Penguin Quilts Through the Year

Little Penguin Quilts Through the Year

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Midweek Update

To end June, and begin July, I have a small finish to share!  Over the weekend I was still in the "just playing" mood, and inspired by the small bit of that white floral on the left side of this photo, I pulled some reds, yellows, greens, and a blue Grunge to play with.


They turned into eight small string blocks... 4 inches finished...


Which turned into this little tabletopper... 8 x 16 inches.


I found the cutest fabric in my stash for the backing!



This is perfect for the top of the little chest that I decorate for seasons and holidays, and just in time for July!


Now, back to my regularly scheduled projects!
Sharing at The Inquiring Quilter for Wednesday Wait Loss.
At Quilting Learning Combo for I Quilted This, and at
Alycia Quilts for Finished or Not Friday. 









17 comments:

Anonymous said...

Sometimes, these little diversions from the plan result in great finishes! I sometimes get distracted by leftovers as well…. Gail at the cozy quilter

TerryKnott.blogspot.com said...

What a fun little runner! Diversions are good!

Carole @ From My Carolina Home said...

Great little squirrel project!!

Linda at Texas Quilt Gal said...

That is so pretty! It looks perfect on your chest - I love your July decor. Enjoy your "regularly scheduled projects" :D

Vicki in MN said...

It's always fun to open the door and let the squirrel in to play!

Alycia~Quiltygirl said...

Ahh!! its perfect - what a fun finish!

Jeanna said...

That is such a cute table topper. I always enjoy seeing how you decorate that chest. The embroidery is adorable. Cute flag cross-stitch pillow, too!

Melisa- pinkernpunkinquilting said...

Now that it is one cute table quilt, Diann :) Those fabric colors speak to me; they are so cheerful and summery. It looks adorable displayed on your beautifully decorated chest. I hope you are having a great day. Hugs.

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

I like that little block turned into a table runner - nice and bright!

Julierose said...

Lovely little table topper finish--nice work hugs, Julierose

Marsha Cooper said...

I actually have never thought of making small string blocks!

piecefulwendy said...

Those little finishes are so satisfying. This one looks great on your little chest!

Jennifer Fulton Inquiring Quilter said...

What a perfect display! Happy 4th! Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2026/07/01/wednesday-wait-loss-491

Kat Scribner said...

Lovely little topper, Diann.

Sara said...

I love the small finishes - so satisfying. It looks great on your seasonal display area.

Kate said...

A very cute table topper. Sometimes you just have to stop and play with an idea. It makes working on the longer term projects easier.

Andree G. Faubert said...

Hi Diann, that is such a cute squirrel! It's so fun to just play and see what comes up. Your runner looks great and has the perfect backing! Thanks for linking up to I Quilted This!