Saturday, September 3, 2011

Does she save EVERYTHING!!?

HI Everyone! Happy Long weekend to all!! Above....well, do you remember the bulls eye blocks from last week...I cut out the center from behind the raw applique, to reduce the bulk in the blocks. Down fluttering to the floor came all these pretty colors...about an inch of quarter circle pieces, maybe a bit more...I wasn't careful in my trimming. I was sweeping them into the trash, honestly! But then I thought...what if I sew them together in rough circles, and then cut them into pretty circles, and then applique them onto a little quilt? So, this is what I came up with! Linda, you will recognize your scraps that you sent me here...and all those pretty pieces ended up being used!! Now really....I think it never ends, LOL!!!
I still have a bunch more...so these will be appearing in future quilts, I just know it!!!




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The patient mentioned in my last post was my dear husband...his heart rate was down to 32 on his 24 hour monitor...so I am pretty sure he is going to need a pacemaker and soon! Thank you for your prayers and kind wishes for him!



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Have a great weekend, everyone!!


Julie

26 comments:

Libby said...

I cut out my penny backs, too. Great minds think alike *S* I have a very darling jar of yo-yos that I stitched using those centers . . . . maybe someday they will turn up in a project.
Hope things are better for Hubby!

AnnieO said...

Great use for some small scraps--the new quilt is is just lovely.

Glad your hubby is getting checked out and hope he will be feeling better soon!

Janet O. said...

You are far too clever for me, and I love the result!
I figured it was your husband. May all be well!

WoolenSails said...

Love your scrappy quilts, beautiful pieces and fabrics.
My prayers go out to you and your husband.

Debbie

Anonymous said...

My best wishes go to you and your husband. I hope all is well! I love the mini quilt. You give me SO much inspiration! There isnt enough time in the day!

Sharon said...

You do some amazing scrappy quilts...love this one too. Hope everything goes well for your husband...hugs!

Vicki W said...

What a very clever quilt!

I hope you husband gets his pacemaker soon and has a speedy recovery!

Terry said...

You sound like me! I save up every scrap I cut off! LOL Hope things go well for your hubby! :0)

Caryl @ cinnamon holiday workshop said...

What an amazing quilt....I love it!! The buttonhole stitch looks so great around the circles...I love how it makes your eyes bounce around to see it all!! I thought you might have been talking about your husband...and best wishes that everything goes well!

Chookyblue...... said...

you constantly amaze me you get so much done.........hope the DH is ok.........

Elyte said...

I love your work with scraps! You have a gift for bringing all those fabrics together.
Best wishes to your husband for a quick recovery.

Lorraine said...

Hope your hubby is feeling better I am sure you are looking after him!! I am in awe of your scrap saving/using ability! Such a cute little project!

Jan said...

You are the ultimate scrap user!! Love the way your little quilt looks! Praying for you and your hubby!

Nicky said...

What a frugal girl you are! It's traditional! I love seeing how you use those scraps - keep it coming!

My Life In Quilts said...

You are a tribute to scrap quilters everywhere!

Loris said...

What a sweet quilt with "leftovers"! Love the blanket stitch around the edges.
I hope DH gets the help and is feeling better soon!

Sharon said...

The never ending quilt! hehe. Hope your hubby is taking it easy and following nurses orders!

Merilyn said...

I love that you don't waste anything!!! And you get such wonderful results too, beautiful work Julie!!! I hope your husband will be ok, I wish you both well!!!!

Bren said...

You are such an inspiration to me!!! Your quilts always spark a desire to make one just like it! LOL
Praying for that special "patient" of yours ;)

Becky said...

Will keep your dear hubby in our prayers!

Ali Honey said...

I love the possibilities of all those circles.
( fabric only becomes scraps if too too small to use for anything.)
Hope Hubby is okay.

Quilter Kathy said...

So sorry to hear DH isn't well. Hope they can fix him up quick!
Love that scrap quilt! Setting the circles with the QST's was brilliant!

Sue-Anne said...

Your little quilt looks fantastic! Sorry to hear about your husband and hope he gets back to normal soon.

Mrs. Goodneedle said...

Prayers are raised for your husband's health, hope his situation will be resolved soon.

Your 'leftovers' combine beautifully!

Anonymous said...

Hello Julie, thinking of you both...and my thoughts and prayers for you both...hugs lyn

Jeanne said...

If you didn't save everything, you wouldn't be able to make the wonderful scrappy quilts that you do.
Prayers for your husband and hugs for you.

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