Welcome to Scrap Happy Day where we post about the scrappy projects we've worked on over the past month.
Be sure to check out what everyone else has done with their scraps this month - Kate, Eva, Sue, Lynda, Birthe, Turid, Tracy, Jan, Moira, Sandra, Chris, Alys, Claire, Jean, Dawn, Gwen, Sunny, Kjerstin, SueL, Vera, Ann, Dawn2, Carol, Preeti, Viv, Karrin, Amo, Alissa, Tierney, and Hannah
Two scrappy projects were completed this month and a 3rd made progress. First up were these two potholders that started out from the leftover fabric from the quilted casserole carrier that I made her for Christmas. These will be part of her birthday present this month. All fabrics and the Insulbrite used in them were remnants or scraps.
The second scrappy project completed was this mini wall-hanging. The top started with a cross-stitch piece that I'd finished years ago. I then added fabrics from the specialty fabrics that I'd collected over years for CQ projects. Binding was made from a scrap piece of batik.
With the cross-stitch piece being a kitten in the garden, I added embellishments and embroidery to add a further sense of a garden setting. The fabrics used were also meant to add to that feeling.
Tree branch made from a sketch I'd found online. Branches and leaves are embroidered. Flower clusters are beaded. 2 hummingbird buttons were added.
Prickly pear in bloom embroidered is a nod to AZ where I currently live.
Tree was added in the upper left corner. Various trims were used to make the tree. An owl charm was added to the tree.
More of the same trims were used to make a tree branch. Specialty threads were used to make the birds nest, and 2 pearls were used for the eggs.
Specialty embroidery threads were used to add a flowering vine to wrap around the cross-stitch. Variegated thread was used for the flowers, and beads for flower buds. A hand-dyed dragonfly applique was added. Both of these were meant to add depth to the piece.
A scrap piece of fabric was pieced together to make the backing for the wall-hanging.
One completed block and leftover strip sets meant for more blocks. The blocks used in the original 2009 swaps were the reverse of what is shown here in terms of coloring.
More block sections and strips sets from 2009 were found and cut up. These made the top set of finished blocks in the pic below.
And the final outcome of blocks. These will be added to actual swap blocks that I'd received to make a couple of quilt tops.
Gratitudes:
1. Surgery for my hernia has finally been scheduled. I'm thankful that I'll be getting this resolved before the end of this month.
2. For making some progress on dealing with stuff around the house.
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