My first finished project of the year is two placemats made from the scraps of the 365 Challenge quilt.
I know that I should have taken the time to center that cable quilting, but it is a placemat, not an award winning masterpiece. Do we really care?
All of the scraps are sorted and put away.
The sewing machine is cleaned up.
The sewing studio is tidied up.
I feel pretty good about 2023!
Quilt On!
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While internet surfing, I came across a cute tulip tutorial by Kristina at Center Street Quilts.
If I sewed three tulip blocks to make one placemat, the size would be 15″ x 18″…exactly the size of my accent tables (I have two of them…his and her’s you know)!
I wanted to get this made last month, to replace the Valentine placemats that are still on my tables.
I don’t have to decorate ‘in season’, do I?
One day, I might have enough seasonal table toppers/placemats to decorate in a timely manner.
That’s the goal.
Quilt On!
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The number 8 was drawn by Patchwork Times, as the monthly goal for August.
My number 8 goal was to do something with some machine applique floral sample blocks.
I squared the blocks to 12-1/2″.
Triangles were added to set the blocks on point.
After squaring and setting the blocks on point, I decided to turn them into autumn placemats.
I kept the quilting simple; straight lines, echo, and meandering (I’m not making Van Gogh or Picasso art pieces after all). Here’s a look at the back:
I’ll be gifting these placemats…it feels good to have turned the blocks into something useful!
I am linking up with OMG at Elm Street Quilts. Take some time to see what other folks have finished for the month!
I am also linking up with Patchwork Times .
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