Hi everyone! I'm so sorry it's been a few months since I posted anything but travel and just working on projects has been keeping me busy. I'm sure everyone can relate to that!
Today's post is really about making something out of a mistake. Ever have one of those projects that just didn't work out?! Now what do you do with something that's not really something you want or need.
My local BEE had a summer challenge to use this wonderful panel. Each member of the BEE received the same panel and we could do whatever - large, small, use lots of the panel or just a bit, our choice.
The panel was beautiful and so full of color!
"Awaken' by CHONG-A HWANG For Timeless Treasures Fabrics.
I jumped right in making a wall hanging, adding extra blocks, lots of sashing and tons of quilting. The finished piece was fine but not my vision. I didn't really have a space to hang it. I hadn't planned on it as a baby quilt so I didn't use the best soft fabric for the backing. Now what?.
Awakening panel. My attempt at designing a butterfly blocks. Poppy blocks - patterns and tutorials may be found by several artists on Pinterest. Cotton backing. 80/20 batting. Free motion quilting on my domestic machine.
If you follow me you may remember that I enjoy making fidget quilts for an Alzheimer/dementia charity.
So I picked up the rotary cutter and slash--4 pieces!
I then went to work adding the fun stuff. Ribbons, yo-yo's, lace rick-rack. and various trims.
I stayed with mostly trims and stitching. Buttons and other things can be added to fidget quilts but great care must be taken that they are firmly on, so I decided to pass on using them for this project.
In the end I was super excited to use this colorful panel in a way that will truly brighten someone's day!
Thanks for stopping in.
I hope everyone is enjoying a wonderful day
MaryEllen
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