Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Scrap Happy


My scrappy pineapple quilt is all done.....


I used up almost all of my purple, pink and teal scraps.  The white is some plain sheeting I had in my stash....


I purchased a special ruler which helped a lot with trimming to keep the shape...


Mostly in the ditch quilting so as not to detract from the piecing....  I even had some pink binding in my 'scrap binding' box.....


I had to do a bit of piecing for the backing.. that was also made from leftovers from a previous quilt...

Now I'm keen to get into my red and cream scraps for another one.....


I finished off my Bondi top... they don't take too long at all really ....


.. there is a small pleat at the back which helps with the fit... I was pleased with myself for getting it meeting so well!!!


The weather has cooled and my new tops are not being worn... this one fits much better round the neck so I have made pattern adjustments to do some more later

Another embroidery for Wish You Well is done... lovely sayings in each block...


We do need more kindness in our world I think... I try... but I admit I do struggle sometimes...  

I hope you have a lovely day and that someone is kind to you .....


21 comments:

Sheila said...

Your quilt is gorgeous Fiona and I love your top as well , nice style , looks comfy . Hugs

Jennifer said...

Well done on the pleat! I once made a tartan skirt with inset pleats, and much to my surprise it turned out very well with the tartan matching where it should. Your pineapple quilt is cheerful and fun.

kiwikid said...

Love your pineapple quilt, and your stitchery is very cute. Your top is great, pervect for summer. I am sure you are kind, our ability to be kind just gets stretched sometimes.

Michelle Ridgway said...

LOVE Pineapples! Such a happy quilt. You are becoming a whizz at your Bondi tops...the new version is lovely...Great work on the planet. Looking forward to seeing your red/white scraps come to life. The world has been a sad old place of late and we can only do our best.....I know how kind you are......hugs xxx

Karen's Korner said...

Your pineapple quilt is spectacular. Looking forward to seeing the red and cream one. Great job on the top.

Maria said...

The pineapple quilt is very pretty and it was a great way of scrap busting.... the red and cream one will be lovely ....
Your top looks great Fiona and perfect match with the pleat..
Some more nice stitching ... you are the kind person Fiona who picked me up from the caravan park to Kris , go the the Quilters Angel and have afternoon tea together. 😘

Pink Rose said...

Good morning my friend wow and double wow your pinapple quilt is gorgeous the colours are perfect,well done ,lol you and Michelle are both addicted to quilt making me thinks lol. Beautiful work my friend and I for one love your Kindness and caring soul,I am blessed to be your friend,take care beautiful lady xx

Julie said...

Your quilt looks just stunning Fiona. Love that colour combination. Cute stitcheries you are working on too. xx

simplestitches said...

your quilt is gorgeous! and love that stitchery at the end of the post.

Jane said...

I love the pineapple quilt and well done on the top, love that fabric

Karen S said...

How lovely to see your pineapple quilt finished . It is looking great with the pink binding. I agree with the quilting - it didn't need that to take over. Perfect.
Your top is also lovely and I am impressed with the pattern matching.
That is a sweet embroidery block. Love your work!

Susan said...

Love those colours.
We all need to remember to be kind - but I can not imagine you being less than kind.

Chantal said...

Congratulations on this gorgeous finish. It's so Summer like. Love it. I love, love, love your Bondi top. Such a wonderful print and color. Awesome! Bee kind: yes, this world do need more of it. ;^)

Cheryll said...

Your pineapple quilt looks great... well done.
I love your NeW top and look forward to seeing it worn this summer...xox

Lin said...

The quilt looks great Fiona - cant believe you have quilted it so quickly (I just went for a browse through your quilting list!) The top looks great and another sweet little stitchery. xx

Louise said...

Your Pineapple is a true beauty, Fiona! The colors are sweet and happy, like candy. And it is such a timeless, classic pattern. Just lovely :)

Jeanette said...

Love your quilt. Makes me almost want to make another. 😊😊. Maybe some single sizes this time around. Your top is gorgeous, love the colour. Hugs, xx

Flickenstichlerin said...

Nice finish, congratulations. I love your new shirt.

Ondrea said...

Love your top and the BOM. The pineapple quilt is so beautiful with all those colours. Well done!

Frédérique - Quilting Patchwork Appliqué said...

Your pineapple quilt is beautiful, love the sweet colors.

Dawn said...

Pineapple squares are my favourite pattern, love the use of the colours too. It turned out really lovely, you should be happy with it.

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