Last weekend, I showed you some fabrics I purchased when we were in Phoenix, Arizona in the fall. I had pulled out some co-ordinating solids to go with them. This week, at the guild sewing day, I started to make some blocks.
I am making four of each block. Each quadrant of the quilt will be a mirror image of the quadrant beside and below/above it. I am using one solid and one print in each block. The blocks are 6.5" square. Here are the blocks I made early in the week, in a possible layout. I was trying to show the others at the sewing day what I was trying to do.
Later in the week, I sewed with a friend and made the rest of the blocks. We played around with the blocks on the design floor to see if we could come up with something interesting. This is the tentative layout, although, I may reorient some of the blocks before sewing it together. I will quilt this one myself and will hang it somewhere in our house as a reminder of our wonderful vacation.
I'm still stitching the borders of the final quadrant of my winter cross stitch project. You can see I am very close to finishing them! Then, on to the colourful parts!
My friend had an interesting way of storing her rulers...she bought this shelf at Ikea. Hmmm. I might need to try this in my sewing room.
My husband and I went hiking at a local conservation area with the hiking club this week. The snow looked pretty on the pile of next summer's campfire wood. We had never been to this conservation area before, even though it is not far from where we live. We will be going back to hike there again.
I really should be quilting some of the quilt tops that I have finished already but here I am, gathering fabrics for another quilt... I decided to try some lighter colours this time. I'm not exactly sure what this will be yet...stay tuned.
It's always funny to catch a picture of Finn with his tongue out. I can't touch the tip of my nose with my tongue, but Finn can.
Finn decided he needed a snuggle while my daughter worked one day this week.
Speaking of my daughter, she has finished three more books this week so her collection of granny squares for the book blanket is growing.
I will link up with Kathy and the Slow Sunday Stitchers in the morning and with Frederique now.
Your new quilt will be a great reminder of your holiday! I love the colours. You have such a great collection of solids. It’s a good start of your daughter’s granny squares. And Finn is always gorgeous. Sarah quilting by the sea
ReplyDeleteThe quilt made with your Phoenix blocks will bring back fond memories of the trip. Quite a contrast between Phoenix and hiking in the snow.
ReplyDeleteI love the snow and that dog.
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Your Phoenix fabric and the blocks you're making are perfect for a memory of your trip, Gail! I especially like the saguaro print. Such a fun idea to make all the blocks at 6 inches and then you can put them together in a multitude of ways. Your hike looks fun, too! Does Finn know he is a blogging sensation? He is so cute!
ReplyDeleteYour project of your trip memory is awesome! I like your layout. That hike looked cold!!! How fun to find a place close to home to visit another time! Finn is such a snuggler! Looking forward to to seeing where your posted light palette of fabric takes you. --TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteThose pastel fabrics are pretty and the quilt with memories from your vacation in the Fall is fun. I like the layout you've imagined. Finn, is ever the sweet boy. Your daughter and the number of books she digests amazes me. A lovely photo of you two snow bunnies hiking in the snow. =)
ReplyDeleteWe just can't help ourselves, can we, starting a new quilt is so exciting. Regardless of how many tops and UFOs are hiding away. Isnt Finn clever, I can't do that either.
ReplyDeleteLove that saguaro fabric!!! Cute pastel fabrics for your next fun project! And they seem to coordinate with your daughter's cute granny squares!!! Sweet!
ReplyDeleteGreat blocks, and cross stitch. Finn is so funny!
ReplyDeleteWow! This is so pretty! Love those Drunkard’s Path and fabulous layout! Your cross stitch project is so pretty! I believe I saw the book blanket squares last week…I’m tempted to begin a book blanket myself!
ReplyDeleteI love how your Phoenix quilt is coming to life. Fun layout and block construction! I love your pale fabrics too, sweet colors. Sweet Finn too ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing!
I love that quilt arrangement with the fabrics from your trip! I am impressed that you just "make up" the pattern. I'm not there yet. Your cross-stitch is really moving along. Your hike looks pretty.....and cold. I love to see Finn photos.
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