Happy 4th to all my friends here in the USA, and happy Monday to those elsewhere! I’m so glad you stopped by today. I have a fun little patriotic DrEAMi project to show you today. A DrEAMi (Drop Everything and Make It) project is one of those that stops all the other work you have going on, because you just have to make it – right now. The cute little acronym DrEAMi was created by Sandra of MMMQuilts – we also call these projects “squirrels”. She has a linky party at the end of each month where we all link up our fun projects. Sandra is taking the month of July off to spend time with family, so I’ll be linking up this post to her August linky party.
Some of you might notice that the above photo looks nothing like the other DrEAMi project I was chirping about recently. I shared this peek a couple weeks ago:
You’re right, of course. I finished this DrEAMi top, but I’m not ready to show it to you yet. I had so much fun with that project, I decided to start another (while I’m completely ignoring other projects that have deadlines).
I’ve had this pattern, Merry Go Round, by Atkinson Designs in my pattern stash, but have never made it. I dug into my scraps for blues and reds, and used the last of the background fabric from my Beothuk Star quilt (Sandra designed that pattern, and it’s a fun one).
This pattern is so quick and much easier than it looks. It would be even quicker if you have a die cutter, but I just used the rulers called for in the pattern – an EZ Grids Hexagon ruler and a 60-degree triangle. Even with the cutting, I had this top finished in less than an afternoon.
A little straight line quilting, using a Hera marker for the lines and it was done!
Here’s a peek at the back, I was able to use the rest of the background fabric.
The striped binding is a Dear Stella fabric. Whenever I’m out shopping and see this fabric, I snag it. It’s great for binding, don’t you think?! Don’t let those corners scare you either – it’s easier than you think.
This little quilt isn’t staying with me. I’ll be gifting it today, and I hope the recipient enjoys it!
Happy 4th, USA friends – celebrate safely! Let’s make this a good week!
Wendy
Happy 4th! Lovely topper!
What a great table topper!
What a cute little topper. Does that binding fabric have a light blue background, or is it white? Enjoy your 4th!
Happy 4th! I love that you used stripes for the binding, it just adds so much!
Happy 4th to you too! I love that little top and the binding is my favorite!!! I have many stripe fabrics for my bindings of the future.
Happy 4th to you and yours. Hope the day is filled with family, fun and fine food! I love that topper and am sure the recipient will love it, too! Don’t you just love it when our squirrels distract us? 😉
Sweet patriotic finish!!! Perfect gift for today! Happy 4th, Wendy!!!
Happy 4th. One of the best perks of retirement is being able to “chase those squirrels.” I like this one.
Cute table topper! I’m impressed that you made it so quickly. Those angles definitely look tricky. Happy Independence Day to you! A thunderstorm is going to keep us inside today.
that is a cute table topper – love the colors too – happy 4h
That is very cute. Great job on the quilting too. Happy Fourth!
That’s a fun design, Wendy! It’s great in the red, white, and blue but in a pretty, understated way. I do love the striped binding. Lucky recipient! Happy 4th to you!
Happy 4th, Wendy! Sweet little table topper and a wonderful gift! 🙂
A nice table topper. Love the background fabric and the striped binding. A happy 4th to you.
What a lovely, fresh quilt. I take your word for it that it is easy to make but, between Wilbur and me, don’t quite believe you! Well done
What a sweet mini quilt. The stripes are double perfect for this project, and it’s smart of you to pick up yardage of that print whenever you see it. 🙂 Happy 4th!
Love your table topper! SEW cute!
Wonderful holiday table topper, and I really love the binding.
Wendy, I am late and not at the point of the 4th of July. We once had the opportunity to be in the states on holiday and celebrate this day. Guess we were in Frankenmuth this day… very special. So … we know this important day and great from Germany. DrEAMI … sounds so wonderfull – hope to be back to my sewing machine soon…. (Overload of office work)…. But best is, that you are back blogging and it means much motivation for me to read your blog. Thank you for this modern interpretation and idea for a gift…. Love it and your blog!
I’ll echo all the other comments and add my love to this project too Wendy. It looks perfect and I’m impressed when I read about you using special rulers to make it. A wonderful gift and what a great red, white and blue project too. Glad you are back stitching too!!
OK this one is YOUR fault! Ordered the pattern! I may make placement mats with this one too! Hugs Love it!