Turning Something Old Into Something New

When one of our local fabric shops closed a few, well quite a
few years ago, I purchased some country blue floral print
fabric and a cream print to go with it. Wasn't sure what I
was going to use it for, just knew I loved it and if I didn't
purchase it, it would be gone forever.

It has sat in a drawer all these years waiting for just the
right pattern to strike my fancy and I finally found just
the perfect block or topper to make.

Was browsing through the February issue of "American
Patchwork & Quilting" magazine I saw this adorable
table topper and quilt made using various blue fabric.
It seemed to speak to me and I knew it would be perfect
for this fabric.  I didn't need several blues, just this one.

I pulled out my fabric and was thrilled to see that I
had more than enough and got to work cutting out the
pieces. It didn't take long to stitch up the center block.

Then this afternoon I sewed 30 of these small flying geese
and will finish the other 40 plus on Friday since I have
to work tomorrow, them am going to lunch with friends and
have FHE in the evening with my family.

(Sorry this picture didn't turn out so good)
And, if I'm lucky it will be all sewn together this weekend.
However, I am still tying my butterfly quilt...it's about
half way completed, so I need to spend time on it also.

It has been fun seeing this come together and even more
fun to know I'm using up more of my stash.  Now I
have an empty container....hmmm, guess I'll just have
to go shopping for something new to fill it with!

Have a Happy Day!

Nola