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| first finished 10-inch block--only 47 to go |
I've assembled a random assortment of bold fabrics. There may be some from the same lines, but that's more accidental than planned. I chose assorted strips of pinks, limes, oranges, and purples. A lot of Westminster fabrics, some Windhams, a touch of Free Spirit, a few no-names, and one Thimbleberries, just to be contrary.
When finished, this quilt will not be for the traditional quilt lover or the faint of heart in regards to bold colors. It'll be a blast of color and jumbled fabric patterns.
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| strips ready to become strip sets |
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| strip-set chunks ready to go into blocks |
The background is a Moda "Basic Grey" fabric. It's not obvious, but there are swipes of green here and there. I see there are 3 pairs of identical squares in my first block. Too bad. It won't be noticeable when the top is done.
In answer to several questions, my husband is still in the hospital. Today is day #9 of his hospital stay, with initial surgery on day 1, second-look repair surgery on day 2. He has two days of progress, then one day of setback.
He'll be home soon, and I've set my quilting pace to "heavy foot" and sewing as quickly as I can. He won't appreciate the roar of a sewing machine when he gets home, so my machine and I are roaring together till he's home.
I am Woman! Hear me Roar! (Remember that song, all you other baby boomers?) Sorry -- I think I'm punchy. Too much sewing, too little sleep.
11 comments:
Oh Vivian I love how you write it always has a sense of humour in it. Have you heard the Monty Python song- Always look on the bright side of life- well that is you.
Glad that hubby is doing good. Keep you foot on the throttle.
"One Thimbleberries just to be contrary". *LOL*
Not only do I remember the song, I also recall sitting on the 2nd or 3rd row of a Helen Reddy concert and listening to her sing it, before she became a very big name. : )
You are certainly making good use of your sewing time....I can just see you hunched over your machine with your foot hard on the pedal LOL
My goodness!! These are bright fabrics, and they do look wonderful I have to say!!! Glad to hear your DH is progressing well, I wish you both all the very best!!!
I do, I do remember that song well. I have to say I'm digging those bright colors!
Looks great Vivian, bright and happy, great mix of fabrics.
Hope your DH is progressing well and on the mend..
Julia ♥
WOW - Gorjus colour Vivian!
These are great photos for a newbie like me - especially the third one - I see how you get all your strips together!
I can't for the life of me see 3 strips the same in the first pic - only 2....
Best wishes to your husband for a speedy recovery.
and yes I remember the song v well!
Hugs
Shane ♥
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Great to see these bright fabrics! Continued hopes for hubby's improvement!
Gorgeous colours Vivian. I am definitely in a "bright" mood at this moment. Keep singing and keep sewing. Sending get well wishes to your husband.
what fun colors and patterns to work with! YOu are always so busy and inspiring!
have fun
Great colour selection Vivian and enjoy your sewing time. Hope your husband recovers quickly. I so remember that song! Take care
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