August's RSC color was teal/aqua/turquoise...or any of those colors that aren't quite green or quite blue.
It's a pretty color to me, and I think I need to work it into more of my projects.
I was fresh out of ideas with this project, so I piled my scraps and just started sewing them into strips, trimming each to 2.5".
Sewing like this is so freeing, isn't it?
Just put the pedal to the metal.
The strips were randomly dispersed and laid out next to each other like
friends on the beach.
I miss the beach!
No measuring, but using the width of the foot to keep me fairly accurate.
I then gathered the rest of my scraps and stitched together to make more hearts.
I love making these and adding pretty accents with lace, beads or buttons.
So far, I've put out at least 30 of these hearts into the "wild".
Whoever finds one is meant to keep it and hopefully, they will report it on the website.
Only 2 of mine that have been found have been reported.
That's OK. As long as it warms someone's heart and reminds the finder that there is love in this world....and kindness to share.
*my hearts will always have a bit of purple on them!
Read more about the heart project here: I Found A Quilted Heart
What a lovely idea, putting hearts out there! I hope in return a lot of love comes to you! Thanks for sharing your lovely teal projects on Wednesday Wait Loss.
ReplyDeleteI love the staggered rows for your table mat. Yes, Aqua and Teal are such pretty colors. And definitely a struggle to decide which is which as I not too long ago tried for teal but apparently ended up with Aqua...so I’ve been told. Ha! I think the Hearts in the wild is a wonderful idea to express love and kindness.
ReplyDeleteI love Aqua and Teal too. Great projects and what a great idea for the hearts too!
ReplyDeleteLove your table mat, and the hearts, so cool.
ReplyDeletePretty table mat Kathy. Love how you quilted it also!
ReplyDeleteHi Kathy, aren't you clever to make these lovely hearts and then to spread them around. What a treat for those who find them. You are so right, these shades of teal/turquoise/aqua are so pretty and I don't have any. I need them.
ReplyDeleteLove your teals and what a refreshing table topper! What cute hearts. I have not heard of these before. Interesting.
ReplyDeleteIsn't your table runner gorgeous. I'm to the quilting stage and have no idea what I want to do. I really like the straight line look but question whether it will go with my on point blocks... I won't be finishing it in time for this months link up but it will get done! I've not heard of the Found a Quilted Heart Project. Sounds interesting.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great use of those small scraps, Kathy!! Such a lovely runner for the TABLE SCRAPS Challenge, too. LOVE your Quilted Heart Project!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful mat! All the scraps went together perfectly and the leftovers made gorgeous hearts. Win, win!
ReplyDeleteYour random scraps made a great table topper. I really really like your Aqua heats with a touch of purple! I need to try this!
ReplyDeleteTurned out perfectly, and the quilting design was genius Jane
ReplyDeleteBeautiful aqua projects all! Your I found a Heart project is heart warming. I am sure many more of them have found a home than have been reported. I have never found a quilted heart, but I have scattered a few, not part of this particular project page, but I read about something like this one many years ago somewhere and decided to do some on my own. I have never mentioned it on my blog. Shhh ... it is our secret. It is nice to think about the love they have sent into the world. Thank you for sharing in my linky party ... <3 Pat
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job using your aqua scraps. Love the table topper!
ReplyDeleteSo lovely hearts, and I might adopt your great idea.
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