Spring Fling Table Topper

I've been busy making some string blocks from my scrapbag the last several weeks. So, I thought I would make a little table topper.

I just picked out nine of the blocks and layed them out in a 3x3 lay-out. My blocks are 5 3/4 inch square, unfinished.

I sewed the blocks together with a 1/4 inch seam allowance, then pressed the seams open.

This red print is a flannel piece that I picked up at a resale shop when my daughter and I were out one day. 

I cut this piece in an 18 inch square.

I then layered the top and bottom fabric, wrong sides together. I chose not to add batting. My daughter didn't want the topper to be too thick. I then quilted it by following the seam lines with one of the decorative stitches on my machine. 

I then folded the backing over the edge to bind the quilt.

It finished out 16 x 16 inches square.

  Originally, I started making the string blocks this spring as a way to clean up my scrapbag...a type of spring cleaning...So, I am calling this little table topper my Spring Fling Table Topper.

What have you been making out of your scrapbag? I would love to hear.

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TGIFF