There were charity blocks to complete...
Using tutorials found at Shabby Fabrics, I made a Disappearing 4-Patch on the LEFT and a Disappearing 4-Patch With a Twist on the RIGHT:
Pineapple Pieces blocks for a children's charity available through North Carolina owned and operated Pineapple Fabrics:
... A party to prepare for...
I decided to make this Skinny Bin from Kitty @ Night Quilter as a gift. Suffice it to say, instructions are merely a suggestion. Mine came out about an inch taller than the tutorial size - and that was AFTER cutting it down a bit! That's how it came to be known as Skinny Bin Deluxe:
These scrappy "Made Fabric" panels (shown on my design floor below) were used to create the Pineapple Pieces block (top) and the Skinny Bin (bottom):
As well as, a party to attend...
Our guest of honor, all decked out in celebration attire:
It was a fun day and our retiree was SEW surprised as she opened her gift:
I realize there aren't as many "action shots" as I normally include in a Design Floor Friday post, but the time crunch had me focused on the project instead of the process.
SEW...
I missed a number of photo ops during the making of my Skinny Bin. For those of you who like that sort of thing, I apologize.
Sharing with Alycia
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With Cynthia (on Sunday)
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Until next time...
Celebrate friendship!!!
Waiting to get this party started!!
Masked, socially distant, and within the guidelines for outdoor gatherings.
Special thanks to Deborah, DeeDee, and Ella for planning this event!
(Organizers not shown above.)
That Skinny Bin is a cute project! Looks like a great gift, too. Thanks for linking to her tutorial!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun skinny bin, and I love the gratuitous garden shot! Thanks for the link to the twisted disappearing 4-patch, I'm tempted to pull out some scraps.
ReplyDeleteMay she have a very long, healthy and happy retirement. Lovely blue gift she got. Well done, Joyful! ;^)
ReplyDeleteA very fun retirement gift. So glad the retiree got a party, even with all the social distancing.
ReplyDeleteOut of all the disappearing blocks, how did I miss the disappearing 4-patch with a twist?? The retirement party looks like a great fun and the Skinny Bin had to be a favorite gift! ~Jeanne
ReplyDeleteI hope your friend has a long, enjoyable retirement! Love the disappearing 4-patch blocks.
ReplyDeleteBlocks, a bin, and a party! Sounds like a perfect week! I love your blue pineapple!
ReplyDeleteLove your skinny bin. I'm sure your friend loves it too. It looks like a fun retirement party.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your lovely items with Oh Scrap! I cherish my socially distant time with friends.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you got a lot done. I hadn't thought of using "made fabric" for little baskets and the such. I may have to drag out my basket pattern and give it a try!
ReplyDeleteSkinny Bin is great!! Your other blocks look good and fun!! Hope you enjoyed your partying haha!
ReplyDeleteOoh, the skinny bin is gray! A gear solution to the little bit of space left on the shelf! I really love the contrasting top binding! Hoping July is a creative and happy month for you!
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