As reported by Country Log Cabin Quilter Ruth, Jenn of PurpleHeart Orijennals and I met her at a wonderful quilt shop in Arlington, Texas, for a little shopping. Then Jenn drove us to a great little soup/salad buffet where we enjoyed a leisurely visit and got to know more about each other. We agreed to meet again, and indeed, I suggested we meet at my home if we can work it out. (Oh dear! That means I'll have to clean house!) I told them I figure if I can live in my house, surely they can visit for a while. *grin* I think it was Ruth who said that when quilters get together, there's no lack of things to talk about --- quilts, methods, gadgets, and yes, families. What a fun time we had together!
Of course, we all had to have a little fabric. Since my church group is working on the Underground Railroad quilt, and also since I've been paying a lot of attention to Ruth's Civil War quilts/blocks, I've been bitten by that bug! Those fabrics are so out of my box that Ruth and Jenn had to help me make my choices. Here's what came home with me. (The background piece under the greens came from another shop on the way home.)
I won't allow myself to even wash those fabrics until I get enough 6.5" log cabin blocks to finish a throw. Here the first layout of the first 40 blocks, not really arranged; just placed as I picked them up. I have ten more blocks about half finished, and will have to make more. This layout will change probably at least 10 times before it is final!
I was asked to make another block for the church quilt also, so here's the three I've made. I think we will make some decisions on the setting on Thursday.
I have a feeling flower beds, yard work, and taxes are going to cut into quilting time at some point this week! But I'm getting anxious to get on with some new ideas! I'm also hoping my quilter calls this week that my Kaleidoscope quilt is finished!
Thanks again to Jennifer and Ruth for a Fun Day last Saturday! I'm looking forward to next time!
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Great to hear you had such a lovely time. Your fabrics look great, and the log cabin is coming along beautifully! ♥
ReplyDeleteLove the fabrics! I don't think I would change the log cabin layout. It looks super now! I have been playing with the idea of a log cabin but have too many irons in the fire right now. Love the quilt blocks! I am assuming the Underground Railway quilt is made up like a sampler? All the blocks are different? Your work is beautiful.
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It looks like you had a nice little shopping spree with that stash of fabrics. It sounds like such a fun time, too. The log cabins are looking amazing. Will you share photos of the church quilt? Enjoy the time in your garden and think of us notherners still dealing with piles of snow!
ReplyDeleteThat log cabin quilt is going to be pretty;) And your blocks there are great;) Glad you guys had a great time visiting;) Getting together with friends is always great;)
ReplyDeleteHappy Quilting!!
It sounds like you girls had a great time! Lunch and fabric shopping, so much fun. Your fabrics are beautiful, too. Your log cabin throw will be gorgeous, I love pretty log cabin blocks. Your blocks for the Underground Railroad quilt are very nice, too. You've been very busy and having fun! Can't wait to see the Kaleidoscope quilt.
ReplyDeleteHow fun to meet blogging friends in person! I'm glad you had a good day. You certainly came home with lovely souvenirs to play with :) I'm loving your log cabin blocks. That is going to be a great quilt!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful day all around. You got some lovely reproduction fabrics. Be careful once you get started with them, they keep calling to you. :) Your log cabin looks so pretty! The blocks forthe church quilt are perfect. Hope we do get to see the finished quilt.
ReplyDeleteStill too cold here for yard work, b ut most of the snow has melted so maybe it won't be long.
Happy Stitching!
Love your log cabin layout! It will be very pretty no matter how you place them though. You can't go wrong with a log cabin quilt!! I sure don't care (& I'm sure Jenn doesn't either) if your house is clean or not. Hee Hee! Besides, I feel inferior when I'm in a "perfect" house! Mine is definitely lived in.
ReplyDeleteI had the best time too!! It was so good to put a face with all the great emails back and forth we've shared! Your log cabin layout is awesome!! Small squares or not - it is going to be amazing. She'll love it. Hope we can get together again soon! Jenn
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you had a fun day. They are so important sometimes. I love your log cabin block and the blocks you made for the church. Sounds like your feeling better. Connie204
ReplyDeleteWhat fun to get to meet with other quilt bloggers. Whish I lived closer to Texas to meet with y'all! I love the log cabing quilt. It is one patern I have never gotten around to trying out. Have fun playing...there are so many options and the colors are going to make it spectacular no matter what you choose.
ReplyDeleteLucky you! What a wonderful way to spend a Saturday. I love your log cabin blocks. That is going to be a beautiful quilt when finished.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the kaleidoscope quilt, too.
Sandy