Tuesday, February 21, 2012

SCRAPPY QUILT FOR WHEELS


It’s been a little stressful at my house lately and I needed something to keep my mind occupied.  Naturally I went to my sewing room (forget about all the cleaning and de-cluttering that needs to be done).  I had several projects in the works (don’t we all) and some new patterns to start (they were calling my name), but I needed to create.  So I went to my scrap bag and pulled out a pile of greens and then started adding some other colors and began "making fabric."  I find this so relaxing and rewarding and mind consuming.  I really didn’t know what I would do when I started, but I ended up making a small quilt for the Quilts on Wheels group at the Attic Window Quilt Shop

 This is a close up of the quilt.  I’m happy with how it turned out.  I just hope it is big enough.  It sure was fun to spend the afternoon creating.  I love making something from my scraps.  Don’t you?
 
Speaking of scraps, Blue Bird Sews has the cutest scrappy potholder tutorial.  Check it out!
Stay Calm! Stay Kind! Stay Positive!
Caroll

6 comments:

  1. It is stunning. I love it. Apparently this is very good therapy, a happy place as opposed to cleaning and decluttering.

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  2. That's darling! I haven't tried making fabric yet, but I'm itching to try. What is Quilts on Wheels??

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  3. Caroll, that is so cute. I am in awe of you! I love that you can just sit down and make something like that. Wow. I'm with Allie...what's quilts on wheels?

    Sorry life is so stressful. I know just how you feel in that you NEED to declutter the mind with some sewing. Glad you got to relax a little. Hope to see you soon!

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  4. Very cute! I also like to make fabric when I just need to sew. Lately I have also been just cutting fabric to de-stress.

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  5. It turned out so cute! Hope things de-stress for your soon.

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  6. I like what you did. You are right, when you need to de-stress, sewing is a good thing to do.

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