I haven't done much sewing in the past month because I aggravated a chronic lower back problem, and sitting was no longer an option! However, I did catch up on all the ironing, file a lot of paperwork, gather all our tax info, and cut out three quilts from scraps/stash. When I finished my Carolina Christmas flimsy, I had many pieces and parts leftover. After moving them aside once again, I decided to find a way to use them. This first quilt is made from leftover red/background HSTs. I just needed to cut out bricks and setting triangles for this one, a pattern by Judy Martin called Picket Fences. I cut out two different sizes of sashings for the green leftovers for quilt #2, and after adding in some different colors of Christmassy type fabrics, I cut out a third quilt for a Lynda Hall pattern called Last Rung on The Ladder. I am back to sewing, but I haven't touched my UFO for February or March. Sidetracked, but sewing, and I'll take that any day over not sewing! Head over to Judy's to see all the great projects out there in blog land.
WOW! What a wonderful use of leftovers. Love the graphic quality of this lay out. Hope your back feels better soon - happy stitching!
ReplyDeleteYou have been really busy. When my lower back hurts, I'm lucky to get a tv dinner in the oven! I really like your Picket Fences quilt. Great use of scraps.
ReplyDeleteGreat use of leftovers. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteHow neat! I love your leftover quilt, especially the colors.
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful! Thanks for the inspiration! I don't normally keep the left over triangles but right now I am working on a large block quilt and the "leftovers" are too big to throw away. I will use this design. Thanks again! Toni
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun leftover quilt. Lots of movement and interest.
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt! What fun to play with leftovers and end up with this! Sorry about your back. I agree, sewing of any kind is better than none!
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