My last finishes for 2021 were one quilt and 19 table mats. The quilt was one of 3 pink quilt tops I made in May and I wanted to wrap up that series by the end of the year. This one is 47.5" x 63.5". The other 2 were smaller.
I ended up making 19 table mats that are 8.5" x 11" from the Marcia Derse scraps left from the Gridlock quilt top project last month. They are flatter than a mug rug with a layer of stiff interfacing and one layer of fusible batting and finished with a zig zag thread edge instead of binding. The bottom right yellow/gold one is for me and the rest will go into a pop-up shop in 2022.
Two quilt tops were sewn together. The Kaffe Collective orphan block quilt top will become my nap quilt. It is 48" x 63.5". A blue striped binding will finish it off and enclose all of the light fabric at the edges. The Rail Fence from early Kaffe prints is 39" x 52". The blocks have been waiting for several years to become a quilt top.
I feel good accomplishing this much in a month when I did a lot of baking and mailing packages to far away family members.
Thank you for all your inspiration, exuberant color, and amazing quilts this year. I already look forward to following your creations next year. Wishing you good health and lots of time for sewing. Happy New Year! 🎊🎆 Charlotta
ReplyDeleteI could never use those artquilt pieces as placemats. I would hang them on the wall for sure.
ReplyDeleteLove quilts made from orphan blocks. I also love all your scrap quilts. Always inspirational.
ReplyDeleteI bet the family and friends that get the table mats are thrilled to get such pretty presents. You inspire me with all your color! Happy New year
ReplyDeleteI agree, you have every right to feel good about all you accomplished this month. And great way to end the year with such a fun array of pieces.
ReplyDeleteHealthy New Year Wishes to you ~ JJM
Happy New Year Day … I adore your new pink nap quilt.
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