Last week, My friend Kelley, sent me a goody box and one of the items was an unfinished mini quilt. She had sewn the squares together and decided she didn't want it, so it came to my house. I decided it was the perfect size for a table mat, so I added a border and hand stitched the squares and added some stitchery on the borders.
It was something fun to do while I rested my hip, which decided to act up after our last paddle trip.
I used black pearl cotton to do the hand quilting and floss for the outer stitchery. I also antiqued it, I like how some places got darker, like an old stained piece. The appliqué came from a Whimsicals book, I modified it to fit the corner of this piece.
I was hoping to finish it earlier so I could get a photo, outside, but it got dark before it was dry, so the flash messed it up a bit. No idea how the edge got so crooked, I could say, I did that on purpose, lol.
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And here is how it looks as a mat. Goes nicely on this bureau, might just leave it there. The mat is 21" x 15".
22 comments:
Ficou uma graça,eu gosto de peças pequenas.Faço colchas também.Parabéns.
Little quilt is perfect for a table mat!!! I just love it!!
Hope your hip is feeling better! :-)
Love the quilt!!
Your little quilt us truly adorable.
What a sweet little quilt! I love it! :0)
You and Kelley make a great team! LOVE this table mat! I hope your hip calms down quick.
It looks wonderful! Warm Blessings!~Amy
I LOVE your little quilt - it came out wonderfully! Hoping your hip is feeling better today.
I LOVE IT!! When Kelley sees this, she is going to want it back!! Hide it...quick!! You did a wonderful job!! Well done!
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Your table quilt is lovely. How thoughtful and generous of Kelley to share. :-)
You sure made that "ugly" look good! hope your hip is feeling better...
What an adorable little quiltlet!! I would have never thought of the applique...uh duh! It's a perfect finishing touch! Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin
It does look very nice on the table.
Love the little quilt!!
I love that!
That is gorgeous! Gotta love Kelley's start...as I love your finish.
That is gorgeous! Gotta love Kelley's start...as I love your finish.
Love it!
One quilter's trash is another's treasure! You've certainly proven that old saying right! I love it!
That little quilt is perfect for a table mat. You did some great repurposing.
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