Shiny NEW December LINK PARTY is now LIVE!!!
Welcome to the December 2024 edition of the TABLE SCRAPS Challenge here at the Joyful Quilter!! I'll start with a little backstory, in case you are new here. (Apologies to my regular readers since you already know all about it.) I'm a scrap quilter who had been setting up individual challenges for several years in conjunction with Angela's (RSC) Rainbow Scrap Challenge @ So Scrappy. Participants from around the corner, across the country and around the world have been having SEW much fun and we all have MORE scraps to use, so I am pleased to offer the...
In 2024, we have a broad range of quilted items that are appropriate for linking to the Challenge. Baskets and bins, along with pillows and pin cushions, are all qualifying projects. Not just the toppers, runners, and mug rugs. Basically, ANY small quilted item qualifies. The main premise is that you USE the (new or old) SCRAPS from your cutting table (or your friend's cutting table - since that's where the majority of my scraps come from!)
There will be a prompt each month to help get your creative juices flowing. While you are NOT required to use it in your project, the guiding word will be revealed at the end of each month's LINK PARTY post. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to see the following month's focus. It, along with the RSC Color of the Month (as soon as Angela releases it - around the 1st of the month.) will also be added to the 2024 TABLE SCRAPS Challenge page at the top of the blog.
The theme for December was:
PLUS SIGN(S)
One the first, I assessed my rainbow of scrap baskets for this month's TABLE SCRAPS Challenge entry:
Please excuse the tumbled/overstuffed state of the shelves.
Well, wonder of wonders...
A plan came to mind! I decided that I would recreate this mini:
Alas...
Three weeks ago, I broke a finger on my dominant hand. :o((
This past weekend...
I sorted through my drawer of pre-cut squares and selected an array that somewhat resembles the ones in the photo above:
About my completed project...
I'm hoping that my attempt counts for something!! The intention was there, but I wasn't able to get it sewn together into a quilt top, as the proportions were off and would have resulted in a larger quilt than I had in mind. Oh! And sewing with my finger in a splint was absolutely impossible! :o((
Here is the layout I will use...
Once I'm actually able to cut and sew again:
What's next, Joyful???
There are still a few more days before the new month begins. I'm guessing that Angela will be assigning a Color of the Month for January on her Rainbow Scrap Challenge post that goes live tomorrow. She chose:
PINK
January's theme is:
WARM BEVERAGE / SOMETHING COZY
NOTE: I'm excited to see what YOU are inspired to create, but remember, you are NOT required to use the suggested theme!! I'm not sure what I will make, but I'm sure I'll figure something out before the end of the January!
And now...
It's time for YOU to link up your RAINBOW and/or PLUS SIGN project in the LINK PARTY below. All entries MUST be submitted by Wednesday, January 1st @ 11:59PM (EST).
USE those table scraps!!!
#tablescrapschallenge2024
I hope your finger is getting better and you're able to sew up that pretty rainbow of plus signs soon, Joy! Thanks for continuing on with the challenge in 2025. You've got me thinking already!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about the finger. Ouch! I know that mini quilt. It is right in front of me on my Wall of Fame: a precious reminder of your friendship. Here's to a productive year with lots of inspiration and scraps! Enjoy! ;^) P.S. I don't know how I'm gonna do this but I already know the design I want for January's TSC. Thanks. :^D
ReplyDeleteOwie! I hope you are getting better every day. I too, am glad you will continue with the TSC in the new year. Wishing you a happy and blessed New Year!
ReplyDeleteAngela has announced pink as the January color. I hope you are able to delete that obnoxious comment by anonymous made at 3:10 PM. Happy New Year.
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Oh I am so sorry to hear about your injury , Joy. I wish you a speedy recovery. Your layout is looking great for your mini. Have a blessed weekend. Hugs
ReplyDeleteAwww Bummer about that finger - but yes!! your attempt does count!! i like the idea with the dark background
ReplyDeleteI think you get credit for the effort! I have parts cut out... just need to find time and good lighting to get it pieced together before Wednesday to link up!
ReplyDeleteHi Joyful, I'm so sorry to hear about your finger. That's a terrible thing for a quilter :-( I just made the deadline and yes, of course, your attempt counts. I hope that you have an amazing new year to come. Thanks as always for the party.
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