My first table topper is finished...
"Green Days"...
I was able to use up old bindings
on this one, too...
Here is the back:
[Photo washed out--colors are a lot more vibrant]
You can see the patched together bindings
that I used leftover from my bigger
quilts for the grandkids'
"Going Away to College"
quilts...
;)))
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And
Here is the 2nd finished topper:
I decided to use leftover black & white
binding strips which I sewed together
Here is the reverse which shows the cutlery
fabric and the binding fabrics, too...
Plus, I figured out a little helpful
way to fold the binding corners--
so I didn't need to get up
and go to my big ironing board
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Why didn't I think of this before??
All I know is that the longer you
make quilts the more you
learn
even after
some 40-odd years of
makings...
😊💖😊
Both toppers are approximately
24" square...just perfect for my
square table in front of
our fireplace
(photo 1 above)
and I used up the end of my
Charm Squares
Y A Y!!!
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Now I will be moving onto
leftover layer cakes and
jelly rolls.
This way there is not a whole lot of
cutting going on as my hands
have really been playing up after
I rotary cut...
This has been a good chance to
try out a "new-to-me" block
also; and I plan on picking
another block that I haven't
tried before as I move through my
"stash bashing"...
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Three full bags of fabrics went out
yesterday to "Hartsprings"--
[my charity of choice around here
as they will come and pick
up your donations ]
along with leftover
Project Life scrapbooking cards.
It felt so good to see them go
to a worthy cause...
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Soooooo,
this weekend I will have to
re-organize what's left of my
1/2 yds. and Fat Quarter fabrics
after my 2nd round of
de-stashing...
And
I plan to do another
de-stash
round for the
Autumn pick-up...
Who knew how many fabrics I had
collected over the years?????
There were a lot of surprises
in my closet shelves.
And
I haven't even taken down the
storage boxes yet....
😟
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I hope your upcoming weekend will be
a good one...
hugs, Julierose
La Blageuse
(bashing-my-stash-euse)
I am searching for a good book to read...lately a lot of the ones I've started
ReplyDeleteI've just lost interest in what happens further on...;((((
Any good suggestions out there? Thanks :)))
Not one table hopper, but two, well done. I like the way you have made those blocks from your squares, I've got such a lot here which were given to me so I might borrow your idea. I dont know if you would like my recommendations for books to read, I enjoy serial killers and end of the world tales, as long as the baddies get caught before they nuke the world to smithereens!
ReplyDeleteGreat finishes! I especially love that wonderful landscape fabric you used on the back (and front) of Green Days. I'm trying to use up fabric too, but guess what - two large chunks came in the mail yesterday. In my defense, they are destined to make another crochet fusion quilt for a Christmas gift...once I order some coordinating yarn. So much for stash reduction!!
ReplyDeleteRe books - if you like mysteries, try Shari Lapena. Both Resident Chef and I like her books.
Wow, both finished! They look great and a fresh look on the table top now and then really gives the whole room a re-done look.
ReplyDeleteIt will be fun to see which fabrics you have in layer cakes.
Both table toppers are fabulous! LOvE those fabrics, especially the two backings. The bindings are fun. I have just read 'The book Binder of' Jericho and it was a fabulous read.
ReplyDeleteI love your table toppers! I'm working on a split four patch as well and find it very relaxing! Good use on using up your stash!
ReplyDeleteThose are fun tabletoppers! It's so nice to have different ones to put out that are the perfect size for a certain table. That cutlery fabric is delightful! Congratulations on your finished!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice pair of tabletoppers! I especially like the contrast black/white binding.
ReplyDeleteYour toppers are darling! I love how you showcase special fabrics like the silverware one.
ReplyDeleteMaybe you can donate the charm squares Tom found the other day? They shouldn't be a burden, pass 'em on.
Books: I was a bit bored after a winter of reading British crime series novels. Took a chance on what I thought were chick lit/ beach reads by Mary Kay Andrews. Not sappy rom coms, fun characters w real challenges; interesting settings. Not literature or book club fodder, but I have enjoyed.
love lizzy