Does this happen to you? You make a quilt, and just can't throw
out those triangles that you cut off?
As l was making the Xmas tree skirt, the pile just got bigger.
Well, look what l did with those triangles!!
Waste not, want not.
l just love this little quilt, and while l am in no hurry to use it for Xmas decorations,
l think this one might be handquilted. To add to its loveliness!!
Then l started playing with more scraps. It seems they never end, and when
you turn your back, they invite their friends!! l started making some small square in
square blocks, got a little carried away, and ended up with this table runner.
Oh, for the love of red and white!
And while l was on a roll, l threw together this little doll quilt, with some more
scraps left over from another project.
So l achieved 2 things this sewing weekend. Cleared out some scraps,
and made several Xmas presents. Gotta be happy with that!!
All in all, a successful sewing weekend.
Thanks for visiting.
Linda.
Busy busy girl. All lovely and christmasy . Lots more for your exhibition next year.
ReplyDelete2011 has been the year of red and white and you are continuing the trend to the last day of the year. I suspect that it might flow over to next year as well? Lovely work.
ReplyDeleteFabulous waste not quilts! My friend calls them "goose poop" quilts.
ReplyDeleteI like all of them!
ReplyDeleteLove the red and white quilts. I definitely want to do some as well. I think small quilts are perfect for red and white designs. Great job.
ReplyDeleteYou really are on a roll! Great projects!
ReplyDeleteWho would know these quilts were started with scraps!?! Lovely!
ReplyDeleteYou can't go wrong with putting together red & white left over quilt blocks into small quilts. I like the piece you did with the tree blocks.
ReplyDeleteso many of the very old quilts were made from scraps and in 2011 they still have great charm! well done to you linda and i hope you have a lovely christmas, good wishes, liz.
ReplyDeleteFabulous, I love the tree blocks. Well, I love them all, great job!
ReplyDeleteYes, I save every bitty bit, too. Look at all you wouldn't have made if you had just thrown those scraps away! And, they are all so original; one of the things that I love best about working with tiny pieces.
ReplyDeleteWhat adorable quilts - great ideas, Linda!
ReplyDeleteHow fun making red & white quilts! Im also in the mood for those lately and will follow you over the holiday weekends. Beautiful inspirations!!
ReplyDeleteWow, Linda, you sure were on a roll. All those little DQs are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes pitter patter at the sight of your red and green lovlies. I can just see a whole wall of them as minis. I feel inspired!
ReplyDeleteoh my just beautiful...of course I love them all and might just have to make one or two of them for myself if you don't mind,
ReplyDeletetalk to you later!!!!!!
Kathie
Linda, your little quilts are gorgeous and twice as nice because they're made with leftovers.
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Oh friend, I'm just up here over coffee and trying to warm up (yes it does chill in Florida) and this is the best, best way to wake up. I have a burning desire to make those tree blocks. You are so inspirational and I'm so happy you've had time to sew (and play). Happy Holidays!!!
ReplyDeleteYAY for leftover scraps LOL!!! i love your sweet little red & white tree of life quilt just as much as i love your adorable little table runner..not to mention your cute little doll quilt!! i'm all all inspired to make another one [or two] R&W quilts meself!!
ReplyDeleteAs per usual you've out done your self.
ReplyDeleteLinda, I think you need to drop into my house, just to help me with my scraps, my pile just keeps getting bigger !
Nothing better then using up bits and pieces and creating something beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteReally, really cute! I love all of them. When you finish the tree quilt, are you going to frame it or sit it out?
ReplyDeleteI call them leftover quilts. Sometimes they are more interesting than the project they came from!
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of Christmas tree skirts - put a light back on them and you can trace your family's hands each year at Christmas! After a few years - you have a lovely circle of hands expanding out! At this point, we are adding our grandchildren's hands, in the few open areas.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite Christmas traditions!
Merry, Merry!! doni @ Oregon coast