Tuesday, March 23, 2021

My Day in the Sand

 


I would like to thank CAROL for being the creator of yet another fabulous Hop.  Although I am not a 'sand and sea' kind of gal - I have a huge fear of deep water (and swim like a stone).  BUT, I like a chance to create even when  something is outside my comfort zone.


I dug thru a couple of scrap totes as I remembered a handful of seafoam blue and sandy scraps I received at some time from someone.  AND I think there was some flip flops in the bits of eye spy pieces in another tote.  Items found and a quick project evolved.


 I don't have anything to set up a beachy photo op.  A simple patch work, semi barbello look to sand and sea and salt.  The colorful flip flops walking up the waters edge.  I quilted it with a double wave for a ripple affect and raw edged the flip flops.


 Some polka dot left overs from backing used up for the envelop back and I squeeked the aqua binding from a scrap.

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Thank You for visiting,
Sewingly Yours,
Sharon

39 comments:

Anorina @SameliasMum said...

Your cushion looks great and I love those flip flops (although here in SE Australia, we call them thongs).

Stitchin At Home said...

What a wonderful take on this! I love it!

Annie said...

Look how sweetly you pulled pieces from languishing in storage and gave them a carefree beachy life as a pillow. Such a cute idea to have the flip flops walking along the waters edge. A great project from stash and inspirational too.

Inflorescencedesigns said...

Great pillow and interpretation of salt sand and water. The polka dot backing has the perfect colors too.

Kathy S. said...

The flip flops are super cute! They are definitely beachy. :)

Carol said...

I love your pillow! You bring out the theme of the hop while you are using up scraps. Great project!

Leah said...

Cute pillow! Love the flip flops.

Elizabeth Coughlin said...

Adorable pillow, love the flip flops!

Barbara said...

That is just too cute.

Maria said...

Well done creating your salt and Sand challenge project ...
Such a sweet cushion with the cute Flip Flops. (We cal them thongs in Aussie )

Quilting Gail said...

The flip flops on the pillow are cute! Now you have a great reminder of the beach, without ever having to go in the water! :-)

Sharon said...

Cute project! Love the colorful flip flops. :o)

Karrin Hurd said...

Lovely project, I love the flip flops~ Thanks for sharing!

Kayaking quilter said...

Your pillow is adorable and perfect for a beach dwelling or for a summer vibe. Love it.

Sherrie said...

Hi,
Awesome pillow, love the flip flops.
Have a great day!

Julierose said...

Your flip-flop pillow is so adorable--great work on this hugs, Julierose

LJ said...

Flip flops, sand, and salt...they all go together. Wonderful pillow.

Cheryll said...

It's a sweet project Sharon...love it...xox

Carol Swift said...

Those are just the sweetest flipflops on that pillow! I love the fabric choices...very beachy. Thanks for hopping with us!

Sherry said...

You came up with a fun project as always. I don't know how you can remember and find just the right pieces of fabric in a scrap tote. You must be pretty organized. Thanks for sharing.

MrsV said...

What a cute use of the flip flop fabric. A great addition to a nicely put together background.

Carol Andrews said...

Another perfectly cute finish that suits the theme wonderfully. Thank you for sharing.

thatfabricfeeling.wordpress.com said...

Good for you for sharing a project despite not liking the beach. You did well even with a fear of the deep sea!

KatieQ said...

The flip flop pillow is really fun. The colors have a lovely beach feel.

gayle said...

Those flip flops are the perfect touch!

Sherry said...

Great pillow..you might not be a salt and sand kind of girl but your pillow sure is.

The Joyful Quilter said...

What a great Hop project, Sharon!

Danice G said...

Your pillow is adorable, and the photos are too. I am also not near a beach for a great photo op.

Calicojoan said...

Oh Sharon I have to laugh. You and my hubby swim like rocks! LOL!!
What a fun pillow though and you brought all the salt and sand necessities right into it!

For the love of geese said...

Adorable.

Susan said...

What a great pillow - love those bright flip flops.

Carla said...

I love it when we can create something beautiful from scraps we already have. This is amazing and so cute at the same time.

Kathleen said...

Those flip flops are adorable and the pillow is perfect!

Cheryl's Teapots2Quilting said...

Now you have a great pillow to help you get ready for Spring and Summer. Cute!

Karen's Korner said...

That definitely say "salt and sand". Nice work.

Joy from Days Filled With Joy said...

Oh that is too cute!! xx

tink's mom said...

Your use of scraps is awesome. Lovin the flip flops.

Susan said...

Those flip flops are too cute! Good use of scraps too

Lyndsey said...

Love your projects and the flip flops are perfect. The joy of making beautiful projects from scraps.