I quilted and bound
Postage Stamp Chain this weekend, so I have one fewer flimsy in the box! I used salmon thread which blended well with the Pepto-Bismol pink. The chains have a sort of chain-vine and the trapezoids and the border have loopy flowers. Because I dislike marking I am trying to get good at no-mark free motion quilting. (Backing and binding used 2-3/4 yards.)
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| "Leftovers" |
While casting about for something, anything, to sew (at the same time trying not to start anything new and avoiding selecting another flimsy to baste and quilt) I came across a project I started long ago (two years, perhaps). It uses units that didn't get put into other projects, experiments, and leftovers. I added a few rows--on the right you can see
blue string blocks from Orca Bay and on the left
red rails blocks from a quilt I made last summer. It's 48 x 63 and that's big enough. My estimate is that this has 3 yards of fabric--I am NOT going to measure the square inches in each piece!
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yummy! Love it!
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ReplyDeleteJust fabulous
ReplyDeleteI agree marking is no fun!! The quilting looks great. Love the leftover quilt.
ReplyDeleteLove your leftovers. It is one of those quilts you could just sit under and ponder all the fabrics and colors.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun scrappy leftovers quilt! It's a memory quilt too because it details so many of your previous projects!
ReplyDeleteMmmmm! Salmon and pepto bismol!
ReplyDeleteLove the leftovers quilt, perfect way to use up those, well, left overs! LOL.
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Good work with the left overs! I've got some orphan blocks, maybe you'll inspire me!
ReplyDeleteGood job! Nice way to make those orphans feel useful.
ReplyDeleteNann, I love this! I am starting a quilt with all my leftovers. I finally found a fabric with sinks on it..so it will be called "Everything AND the kitchen sink'!
ReplyDeleteThey just keep the eye moving around! Lots of interest in this one!
ReplyDeleteThat great! I love how it comes together with all your memories!!
ReplyDeleteI need to try one off these left over blocks and pieced scraps kind of quilts. I have so much. Looks good
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the leftovers quilt :)
ReplyDeleteNann; I have tried many times to use my leftover/experiment blocks in such a quilt as your wonderful one..... never happened, as mine looked exactly like I took it out of the garbage ;-). You did a truly great job on making this quilt look as if you worked out every detail. It all looks harmonious and well thought out...... Congratulations on your design. Nan to CGF & SAF.
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