Well, I kept changing those No. 9 half-squares around, trying to get inspired, but I just got more confused. I dug in my "old", original stash fabrics for something to go with them. In the process, I remembered a lot of fabric strips hanging in a closet. I had bought the fabrics when a store in town went out of business, and while they are not the best of fabrics, I decided maybe I could use them, but not for the half-squares. They would become little quilt No. 10!
I had bought the fabric soon after I began quilting in 1999, and had sewed a lot of it into strips, to make a Rail Fence quilt for Son No.1. I carefully hung those strips on a clothes hanger in the closet and abandoned the idea! I'm really glad I remembered it this week, because now those strips are a little quilt! (59" x 39")
Then when I looked for a tan backing in my stash, none was to be found, so to Walmart I went. Of course, they had nothing that would match, so in desperation I began looking for anything with those wild colors. I could hardly believe what I found! After all those years, I found some of the same colors in tiny stripes! It doesn't have the bluish-green color, but if you look closely at the top, you will see it has a little dull green stripe also. I think the narrow stripes with many of the same colors, work just fine, probably better than solid tan would have worked, especially when its use is considered. Anyway, its finished! Again I turned the backing to the front for the borders, and did better on the top stitching this time.
Today I've worked on the No. 9 pink and green half-squares. I finally came up with an idea for a block from an old magazine, and have the top almost together. I hope to finish it tomorrow. I'm really liking how it is looking so far --- very different from all the others I've made! In fact, it may be painful for me to let it go! But it is being made for a purpose, so go it will, at the proper time.
Sometime next week I'm going to have to start cleaning house! Ruth, our Country Log Cabin Quilter, and Jennifer of PurpleHeartOri"Jenn"als, are coming for a sew-in next Saturday, and we are going to have fun! I'm really looking forward to their visit! I hope they don't mind dust bunnies! *wink*
Thanks for all the nice comments on my recent blogs; I do appreciate them so much even though I don't always reply to each one individually. Isn't it fun sharing all our pictures with each other? I just love reading all the blogs; I've learned so much from everyone!
Hope everyone has a fun and restful week-end!
---"Love"
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That will definitely be a good quilt for a man! When I'm making the strip blocks, I have to dig in my basket to pull out strips for boys. Wouldn't want to put any flowers, or pink strips in a boys quilt! Heaven forbid!! I'm really looking forward to next week! It will be great to see you and Jenn again!
ReplyDeleteWell done. It turned out beautifully and the new fabric really fits! Wouldn't it be easier just to whisper to the dust bunnies to go hide for awhile? Bunnies are really good at hiding, LOL!
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You just never know what you'll find when you broaden widen your choices for quilt backs! It looks great! I can't wait to see the one you're working on. These are all such great little projects and it's fun to watch what you come up with. Have fun with your quilty day - I wish I lived closer, but if I did, I'd be offering use of my longarm for your project too!
ReplyDeleteIt is a great quilt and a really good use for the strips you had waiting in the closet. As for dust bunnies, they are not near as noticable if you don't distrub them. Have fun with Ruth and Jenn, wish we could all join you for the fun!
ReplyDeleteWell done on finding such a good match! Love it when that happens. Have to admit to being a teensy bit jealous of the girls visiting you for a sew-in. Hospitality at Love's is second to none. Have fun Girls! ann :-)
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