Sunday, March 22, 2015

Fidget Quilt #2

I went to buy some new quilting gloves and blades for my rotary cutter, and despite my intentions to get nothing but what I actually needed, I couldn't resist a few cute buttons.  Seeing all of the fabric, I felt myself weaken, but resisted. No more fabric.  Must use what I have!  That one requirement for these little quilts, I am determined to keep.  At least for a while.


 I've washed this because I like the wrinkly effect of washed quilts
and because I wanted to see how everything held up.

It has been several years since I made even a tiny art quilt,
and it shows, but it shouldn't matter to the recipient.

 The fabric flowers were just in my left-over odd bits.

 The buttons can be buttoned
and unbuttoned
through the loops.
If the beads are a problem, they can easily be cut off.
I took the pics outside
and needed something to illustrate the little pocket.

Hoping the rain and clouds will take a break.
We've had way too much lately,
and I'm tired of rain and overcast skies.

Almost finished with f.q. #3!
And planning #4.

Thanks again, Michelle, for sharing
the idea of these little quilts that
should soothe AD patients and
their restless hands.



6 comments:

  1. Another triumph! Well done!

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  2. This one is gorgeous! You've gotten me started--I love the idea!

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    1. Yay! Mary, you will probably turn these out faster than I do. Since you do large quilts, these will seem like little bon bons to you.

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  3. This is beautiful! and such a wonderful idea. My sweet dad can't keep his hands still.

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    1. Thanks, Starr. My father was the same way, hands always moving and usually, as if involved with a specific project. Needlework keeps my hands busy most of the time--restless hands working to comfort restless hands. :)

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