A UFO becomes a project

Most quilters have UFOs (UnFinished Objects) that they intend to finish someday.  I decided that this one had found its someday.  Even though I had a lot of the fabric scraps left, I had a table mat that got damaged.  (I think I can fix it though)  Why not use a small UFO to replace it?  I pulled out the piece and measured it against the table.  It needed a bit more at each side. Using the background fabric, I added a couple of strips to the long sides and it was good.  I layered it with a backing (more about that later) and some batting.  The quilting began.  I want to say thanks to all of the free-motion quilting teachers who stressed practicing to build up muscle memory.  Even though my vision is a bit blurry,  the muscle memory made it work.  

That was as far as I got before needing a break. I took the photos and left it for a while. 

Now about the backing fabric,  I used a piece that I bought in Mexico a few years ago on one of our adventure trips.  As a  quilter/artist/crafter it is almost impossible to avoid a bit of recreational fabric shopping on vacation - Am I right? You know I am! 

Here is the piece of fabric that I chose to use as the backing on this. 

It didn't strike me as much then as it does now,  those words are not Spanish, I do believe they are French.  I had a year of French in high school, but I honestly didn't learn much. I do remember that Fleur is flower in French, while in Spanish it is flor. (plurals FR-fleurs  SP-flores) 

I just thought this fabric would be fun on the back - and it would finally use a piece of it for something I will use. 

I am hoping for a finish tomorrow. 

Until Next Time,  

Stay Creative 

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