I have a backlog of quilt tops to quilt and finish. It isn't a very large number, but since I handquilt anything larger than a table runner, and I'm slow at it, I've got enough to keep me busy through the end of the year. I really shouldn't add to the backlog or I'll never catch up.
So, what can I do when the urge to piece something strikes? Table toppers and runners! They're small. I can manage to machine quilt them on my small machine on my small work surface. I get the satisfaction of a finish fairly quickly.
This one is a gift. It's not quite in my taste, but it is in the recipient's so I'll try to get it quilted and bound in the next week or so. I'm thinking of a pieced binding in the teal/blue fabrics. Who knows? Perhaps with the binding on it will appeal to me more. Binding transforms some quilts.
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This one is for me, made with the extra swap blocks I made. I just had to have some of the blue for me! It also still needs to be quilted and bound this week.
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And coming soon, I'll be adding another flimsy to the queue after all. My first beautiful set of swap blocks came this week, along with a few extra goodies.
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Thanks, Katie! The pincushion is in use with my quilting needles already, and there isn't much of that chocolate left. For the record, my husband was very disappointed. I'm usually not a huge fan of milk chocolate, so he figured he'd get most of it. Well, this Milka is not your run of the mill milk chocolate. It's mine, all mine! Well, I shared a tiny piece so he'd know why he wasn't getting the rest :)
Small projects definitely satisfy the urge to piece something. Your table runner is terrific - I love the colour combination (must make note of it). I like how you have pieced those *swap* blocks together. Another idea for a quilt finish with our blocks. Poor DH! Perhaps he can lick the wrapper? Cheers, Ann :-)
ReplyDeleteI like that table runner...colors and pattern. I may have to keep that in mind for a dolly quilt - my version of your table runner solution. The blue swap blocks look great. And I'm glad you liked the package. I was starting to wonder if anyone had gotten theirs since they went out a week ago. That beaded thing (they are popular around here, but not sure how far the trend got) is a scissors "fob" - you attach it to your scissors handle when at a quilt function so you know which pair are yours. My mom made a bunch to sell at a local quilt shop, so she helped me put together a few extras for me...
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful blocks, all of them! I share your thoughts about having so many (4 --- no, make that 5 with my little APQ one not quite finished) that must be quilted! Just take your time, and keep quilting; you will finally get them done! *wink* ---"Love"
ReplyDeleteGreat runner!!! My blocks will be on the way soon :) Christine
ReplyDeleteTerrific table runner. Connie204
ReplyDeleteLove the little projects;) Sometime's they just hit the spot;)
ReplyDeleteHappy Quilting!!
Thanks for the comments on the diaper bag and quilt. I really like both you and Love's idea of quilting it diagonally, much easier then free motion. I will do exactly that. However, I need to run to the quilt store for the thread. Thanks again, Connie204
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