Having been away from my sewing machine for too long, I needed a quick project to 'get my eye back in'.
I found some log cabin blocks from too long ago in the cupboard. These were made with the intention of using up my fabric scraps and making a large quilt.
I have forgone the idea of a quilt, and decided to make the blocks up as place mats - a much more realistic option!
The details if you're interested: blocks are freezer paper foundation pieced, using measurements from this tutorial from Melly & Me. Finished block size = 5 inches; finished sashing width = 1 inch; bind cut 1.5 inches; finished placemat size = 19.5 x 13.5 inches.
Glad to see you back, hope you have had a lovely start to the year.
ReplyDeleteYour placemats are lovely! I really like the bright cheery fabrics you used :-) What a great way to use scraps!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a good bit of mojo-restoration :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat fabric combinations!
ReplyDeletenothing better than a quick project to start the mojo...Welcome Back... you were missed.
ReplyDeleteHugs Dawn x x
Welcome back! I love the red and white contrasting with the colours of the log cabins!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back. Wish I was back too, lol. So how many placenmats did you make? Two? hahaha ;-)
ReplyDeleteThey're beautiful Ms. Bloom! You have such a wonderful eye for color!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors in those blocks! I too am itching to get back to my machine that has sat quietly for too long. This just gives me more inspiration. :)
ReplyDeleteSuper cute and fun.
ReplyDeleteI think it looks fabulous! Great job...and good for you for finishing it, even if it wasn't in the "intended" way :)
ReplyDeleteNice to see you are stitching again!
ReplyDeleteLove the colours, you always pick such crisp combinations!
Nice Bloom NICE
ReplyDeleteThey look great. Love the red and white spot accents. I'm sure it felt great to be back at the machine again....the start of school is such a busy time. Its hard to know when the start 'ends' and when the end 'begins' LOL
ReplyDeleteTienes unos trabajos y tutoriales preciosos te felicito. BESOS
ReplyDeleteLove your bibrant colours, such a simple block can be so effective.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful placemat and a nice small project.
ReplyDeleteJacqueline