Making A Back for the Small Group Challenge--post 4

Most of the leftover block parts and bits

Goal number one on my February list was to work the back to for my small group challenge flimsy. I finished the flimsy last month. My plan was to use the leftover bits, pieces and chunks to construct the back. First, I placed the leftover block parts and bits on the design wall.

Auditioning fabric placement of the Kaffe leftovers

Next, I placed the leftover chunks of the Kaffe fabric on the design wall. Gertie wanted to place the pieced sections vertically; but, they looked better in the horizontal orientation. Using the scraps, I pieced the parts together to begin making a row. 

Piecing sections into rows

Once I had made several rows, I checked the row width against the flimsy and learned it needed to be a few inches wider. Kept stitching until I made rows. I auditioned the rows in different configurations. When Gertie, my inner squirrel, approved, I stitched the rows together. I added the blue to unify the piece as well as make it a little longer.

60 x 72 inch back

I was amazed at how I many scraps I used! The scraps needed little trimming. I took a photo of the leftovers. In addition to the bits in the photo, I had about third of a yard left of the bright orange and 2/3 yard left of the dark orange fabric. I had about 3/4 yard left of the purple.(I'll use the purple as binding.)

The leftovers 

As I was cleaning up the space, I found the scraps I couldn't find earlier. I asked myself. Now what? I auditioned the remaining leftovers. I may be able to add 10 more inches in length and about eight inches in width. Gertie, my inner squirrel, squealed with delight. She thinks this back has become a top. She could be right!

Auditioning the remaining leftovers

I'll piece these bits into the project and see what it looks like. Working on the back was goal number five on my February list.