quilting

Friday Finish

The wedding quilt blocks are completed, so it’s time to begin playing with the layout. I hope to do some of that today, and maybe even begin sewing the top together. I could really use a big room with a design wall about now, but my floor space will have to do.

I had this scrappy batik runner in my stash of tops that need to be finished. The runner is made from leftover scraps from a larger quilt that I made for my daughter. I finished it last night, stitching the binding while watching a show.

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After I had prepped the batik runner, I decided to have some fun and make this cute little pouch. A friend had sent me the fabric, which I absolutely love. It’s so bright and cheery! It’s about a 9-inch bag, and I think it may be the new home for some of my sewing notions. The pattern is a Missouri Star Quilt Company tutorial called the Zipper Pouch. They are quick and easy to make.

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Speaking of sewing notions, I decided to sign up for the The Fat Quarter Shop’s Sew Sampler (I have always been a sucker for surprise boxes) and this is one of the notions I received in May’s box. I think I’m going to be using these often, since it seems I’m always hunting down bobbins to match my thread.

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Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!

I’m linking up with Confessions of a Fabric Addict,  Devoted Quilter and Crazy Mom Quilts.

Wendy

(I am not an affiliate, by the way. Just a quilter who likes cool stuff.)

8 Comments

  • Paige

    Great little pouch! is that one of Hoffman’s new modern batiks? Looks great with the print! (The picture for the your runner didn’t load, would love to see it)

    • piecefulwendy

      Thanks, Paige. The fabrics for the pouch came from a friend, so I’m not sure of the line (no markings on the selvage). Sorry the running pic didn’t load. I’ll check on that.

  • Leanne Parsons

    I do all my block laying-out on the floor too 🙂 Your runner and pouch are both beautiful. I love the colours. That bobbin keeper is a great idea. Thanks for linking to TGIFF this week!

    • piecefulwendy

      Thanks, Leanne! I consider block lay-out an aerobic activity. My cat considers it creative play. Haha!

  • dezertsuz

    Yep, I’m another floor designer. =) Sometimes, I even run out of floor! I like the pouch and the pretty little runner. Thanks for using tags on your posts. I find those SO helpful.

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