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Tuesday, January 26, 2021

L

So when I finished with my Personal Flag Bee Sewcial block last week, I got alot of comments on how much folks liked the color palette, and honestly, I did too. And considering I was barely halfway into my 50 Days of Scraps, the obvious thing to do was to take the 'flag' scraps and see what I could do with them.

I had a few pieced segments in each colorway left over, and a small pile of larger fabric pieces... a good start. I pulled just a few more solid scraps - a single piece of red and some orange. I also gathered some black and white scraps I'd set aside a few days ago when I was rummaging through the basket. They felt like a good fit. And then I just started piecing.



I assembled maybe 8 or 9 green blocks, thinking I'd scatter them around and fill in with the warm strips. But though I spent a bit of time arranging them this way and that, nothing really struck me. And then it dawned on me that the block this project had been birthed from consisted of letters ("I" and "H", remember?). And suddenly, this one needed to be "L"s for leftovers. Then everything fell into place.

Luckily one little block was left from the front, and a pieced back came together in about 10 minutes. Love that!


For quilting, I gathered the rich mix of four Aurifil 50wt threads - #2250 [Red], #1103 [Burgundy], #2535 [Magenta], and #4030 [Plum]. (If those threads look familiar together, you may be remembering my Tuscan Pom.)


Matchstick quilting it was. I hadn't done it in a while, so it was a fun change of pace. There's nothing quite like it, and I'm especially fond of it when several different threads are used.



A little one, "L" measures just 14" x 17", finished off with a length of scrap black & white striped binding.

The functionality of this little quilt may be in question, but I love that it evolved and was finished so quickly. Every once in a while, it's great to just get carried away by the fabric, the thread, the process. When that's able to happen, I just drink it in.

#aqt50daysofscraps #quiltingthecountdown

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12 comments:

  1. Anne / Springleaf StudiosJanuary 26, 2021 at 8:20 AM

    I love it even if it's small. The colorful threads really pop. Wonderful use of all the little scraps.

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  2. PattiJanuary 26, 2021 at 10:26 AM

    While I don't have the talent for hand stitching you do and can appreciate the work. Very nice.

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  3. Yvonne from Quilting JetgirlJanuary 26, 2021 at 10:57 AM

    Functionally, it seems like it would make a great placemat to me. The lightbulb moment of L for leftovers feels exciting and electric, even reading it after the fact. :)

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  4. JanieJanuary 26, 2021 at 1:53 PM

    This 'L' speaks loud and clear to me, one of your best quickies I think!
    Yvonne is right, excitement and electricity galore.

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  5. swoozeJanuary 26, 2021 at 5:35 PM

    L also stands for LOVE!! Which I do love it.

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  6. EllynJanuary 26, 2021 at 5:55 PM

    love the L and all it represents! well done

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  7. FlourishingPalmsJanuary 27, 2021 at 6:30 AM

    So profound: "And then I just started piecing." That statement speaks volumes about your skill. You make it sound and look SO easy, when in fact, it isn't. You definitely have a gift, and "L" is evidence of it. Really wonderful! Another spot-on improv creation. You're the bomb!

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  8. MelanieJanuary 27, 2021 at 10:49 AM

    Fun colors! And I love that you enjoyed using some more scraps for your ongoing challenge :) For the usefullness I also directly thought of a slightly oversized place mat... Whatever it will be. Enjoy your "L". xo

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  9. folksmithJanuary 27, 2021 at 11:26 AM

    Love your flag. You are so creative. Keep them coming!

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  10. leanneJanuary 28, 2021 at 11:30 PM

    such a fun mini explosion of colour !

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  11. IzzyJanuary 30, 2021 at 6:09 AM

    Such a fun colour palette and the striped binding is so nice. The matchstick quilting really is cool with different colour threads - love it!!

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  12. Danice GFebruary 25, 2021 at 8:06 AM

    Love everything about this project, especially the striped bonding and luscious fabric colors. Matchstick quilting is the perfect choice for it, too.

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