A couple of days ago I put together three panels that make a full quilt. In the process I had to trim the panels. I put all the odd batting edges and fabric scraps into a bag, fully intending to put them out with the garbage. The garbage went out but the bag accidentally got left behind. ( Who was it that said "there are no accidents" ?)
Today I rummaged through the bag and gathered the various pieces of fabric from the pieced backing of that quilt. Then I started sewing random pieces together. I had a couple of jelly roll strips and a few batik pieces near the sewing machine, so they were fair game also.
This is the front of this placemat.
Since the pieces were largely from a quilt with a pieced backing, how could I resist piecing the backing for this too. Here is the back of the placemat - or, as I like to think of it, the other front.
I did simple straight (ish) line quilting so that I didn't have to change the foot on my machine. I used some of the strips that were left for a binding.
Are you doing the Placemat Challenge?
Until Next Time,
Stay Creative
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9 comments:
Awesome, reversible!!
I agree, it was a perfect rescue of something you were ready to toss out. Actually, I find it hard to believe you planned to throw anything out. You are usually very resourceful! I think “there are no accidents” was reminding you to keep on being resourceful. 😁
"The Other Front"...love it! I've not heard of the challenge and really do not need one more thing on my plate at the moment but.... hmmmm :)
What an accidental save!!
I like "The Other Front" - two for one - ;))
Looking at thee again, wondering if I should do some rummaging! They are great.
Quite reversible! This is great!
Great save, love that it is colorful!! Have a great day and stay safe. Hugs, Marie
I have a couple of ladies in my large guild that collect all of our scraps to fill dog beds for the shelters. I'll have a couple of bags for them when this is all over. Cute mini!
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