I finished the squares for the "Spring Fling" quilt and put them on my design wall. I am very pleased how it turned out. When I was piecing them I didn't know how much I would like this quilt because it seems like there was almost too many colors in this line, but the white seems to tie it all together. It calls for 2 borders but I didn't buy the fabric for it. Will a white border work okay? Or no border at all? For the binding I have enough squares left to make a scrappy binding. I would love everyones thoughts on this please.
Week at the Beach!
This is what you do when you are at the beach and it looks like this outside:
Rainy and foggy, but still beautiful! My parents treated my 2 sisters and myself to a week in Duck NC, where we have been coming for 20 plus years. No husbands, children, etc. We are having a wonderful time especially since the house is right on the ocean.
Rainy and foggy, but still beautiful! My parents treated my 2 sisters and myself to a week in Duck NC, where we have been coming for 20 plus years. No husbands, children, etc. We are having a wonderful time especially since the house is right on the ocean.
Helping the economy
I went to a quilt store today that I don't go to as much as the one closer to me. That will have to change because it was "Moda Heaven". She even had a display called Jo Jo's Pastery Shop with lots of Moda's precuts. I didn't buy too much...just these 2 cuts of fabric and
one of these little bake shop boxes that I have been seeing on the internet. It is a just because it is so cute purchase. :-)
one of these little bake shop boxes that I have been seeing on the internet. It is a just because it is so cute purchase. :-)
Square in a square in a square!
In all of my quilting I do not think that I have ever made a square in a square.....where have I been!? This pattern that I am working on now has me doing a square in a square in a square. It makes really pretty blocks, but takes a lot of ironing and squaring up. I am finding that it fun to just take my time and enjoy all the little details instead of my usual "get it done".
The pattern takes a Moda Cake and background fabric and borders. I am not going to add borders, just use the leftover blocks to make a scrappy border. The fabric is Moda's Spring Magic by April Cornell. I will post a picture when the top is complete.
I have been sewing a lot lately because it has been raining for days. Wed's forecast calls for abundant sunshine and 70 degrees. I am gonna be deck sitting for sure!
Have a good evening all,
Cathy
I'm back.....finally!
I am finally back. The flu took a little longer to get over than I expected. Thank you so much Lucy for checking in on me.
I have been sewing a lot in the last 2 days. I pieced this quilt together for my niece who is expecting. I have enough fabric to make another one which I will probably put in my "grandmother to be one of these years" hope chest. I just love the yellow fabric which is why I am going to save one of the quilts. Aren't those little birds the cutest?
I have been sewing a lot in the last 2 days. I pieced this quilt together for my niece who is expecting. I have enough fabric to make another one which I will probably put in my "grandmother to be one of these years" hope chest. I just love the yellow fabric which is why I am going to save one of the quilts. Aren't those little birds the cutest?
Here is another project I have been working on......one of Miss Melly's patterns. This is for my 24 year old daughter. She humors me .....well , actually she loves them. I made her a Mr. Magoo awhile back. I just make sure that they go with her decor. ;-) Just need to sew on the arms and get some eyes.
Rejoining the world.....hopefully tomorrow
Just a quick note to let all know that I have had the "stomach flu from hell" and for the first time since Sunday I have felt a little better. I lost 15 pounds if you can believe that?
Take care,
Cathy
Take care,
Cathy
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