I cut enough pieces for 42 blocks while the heating repair was happening so I sewed a few last night. I don't know if I'll leave it random or place each size of center square on a diagonal pattern. I have 4", 5" and 6" centers and the blocks are 10" finished. I'll be working today at Quilter's Heart, her last day of business.
Here is the gigantic old pump that worked for 58 years with a 12.5" ruler next to it.
That little aqua thing is the new pump. I can actually get back in that space now without dodging a pump. I told you my boiler was huge.......I wasn't kidding! The new one which I will probably get in April will be about a fourth of that size.
You are luck the pump lasted that long. They ususally don't last. My husband owned a business where he rebuilt them and I wound coils of copper to rewind many of those pumps. The blocks are very interesting and the conbination of the black white and orange is stiking. Chris
The black and white looks great. I did something like that a couple of years ago. My blocks were smaller but I wished about halfway through that they were bigger. I like the same color in the middle too. It unifies the whole design. Maybe I will try that again.
I'm unfamiliar with this kind of heating system as we live in the toasty south, but it surely looks impressive and you surely got your money's worth out of it. Then again, you should see how big some of our air conditioning units are!
People see different things in your blog entries. I understand as a quilter there are twelve and a half inch rulers to account for the seam allowance, but why would a floor covering ruler put on an extra half inch? Also through your blog let us know how much fabric you acquire through the store closing.
You have such a knack for varying the scale and texture of the b/w fabrics you choose. I learn a lot from your fabric choices! And I love the simplicity of the orange squares, including the fact that they're different sizes. Makes it more interesting. Really nice, Wanda! :-)
Oh yes...what a great 'reward' project in the flannel!!!
I always find it a little stressful when there are 'people/stranger' doing work in the house!! I can see they fixed you up pretty good with the new pump!!!
geez louise that was a good pump to last so long! Do you wonder what you were doing when it was installed, 58 years ago? They don't make em like they used to.
You did a great job sewing up those blocks so quickly, I like what you've done! I'd probably still be staring at the fabric, scratching my head.
I wondered how you would combine the red with your black, white, and greys. So now I know... Looks great !
Now this is one time my husband will enjoy looking at your blog. (*._,*) He will appreciate the old pump and the new one. Our new system is all computerized. It saves so much space in our "furnace room" and so much easier to vacuum around now.
I like the quilt pattern for using flannel fabrics. I'll have to gather up what I have and start cutting. We just had to replace my mom's furnace and the new one is only a third the size of her old one. I was amazed that her gas bill went down so much and the house seems warmer. Thanks for sharing. cindy
I cut enough pieces for 42 blocks while the heating repair was happening so I sewed a few last night. I don't know if I'll leave it random or place each size of center square on a diagonal pattern. I have 4", 5" and 6" centers and the blocks are 10" finished. I'll be working today at Quilter's Heart, her last day of business.
Here is the gigantic old pump that worked for 58 years with a 12.5" ruler next to it.
That little aqua thing is the new pump. I can actually get back in that space now without dodging a pump. I told you my boiler was huge.......I wasn't kidding! The new one which I will probably get in April will be about a fourth of that size.
You are luck the pump lasted that long. They ususally don't last. My husband owned a business where he rebuilt them and I wound coils of copper to rewind many of those pumps. The blocks are very interesting and the conbination of the black white and orange is stiking. Chris
ReplyDeleteThe black and white looks great. I did something like that a couple of years ago. My blocks were smaller but I wished about halfway through that they were bigger. I like the same color in the middle too. It unifies the whole design. Maybe I will try that again.
ReplyDeleteYou were very productive even around the workmen - well done.
ReplyDeletenice blocks, hope your new heating system will be working great when you have all that is needed for it.
ReplyDeleteKaren
We have a pump just like your old one. Your boiler looks newer than ours though.
ReplyDeleteYour quilts are so beautiful and you are so productive!
I'm unfamiliar with this kind of heating system as we live in the toasty south, but it surely looks impressive and you surely got your money's worth out of it. Then again, you should see how big some of our air conditioning units are!
ReplyDeletePeople see different things in your blog entries. I understand as a quilter there are twelve and a half inch rulers to account for the seam allowance, but why would a floor covering ruler put on an extra half inch? Also through your blog let us know how much fabric you acquire through the store closing.
ReplyDeleteGreys, Reds, Black.
ReplyDeleteI love it
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Gerry
You have such a knack for varying the scale and texture of the b/w fabrics you choose. I learn a lot from your fabric choices! And I love the simplicity of the orange squares, including the fact that they're different sizes. Makes it more interesting. Really nice, Wanda! :-)
ReplyDeleteThe blocks look wonderful!
ReplyDeleteGlad the pump issue is resolved until spring. Yeah!!!
Oh yes...what a great 'reward' project in the flannel!!!
ReplyDeleteI always find it a little stressful when there are 'people/stranger' doing work in the house!! I can see they fixed you up pretty good with the new pump!!!
geez louise that was a good pump to last so long! Do you wonder what you were doing when it was installed, 58 years ago? They don't make em like they used to.
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job sewing up those blocks so quickly, I like what you've done! I'd probably still be staring at the fabric, scratching my head.
I wondered how you would combine the red with your black, white, and greys. So now I know... Looks great !
ReplyDeleteNow this is one time my husband will enjoy looking at your blog. (*._,*) He will appreciate the old pump and the new one. Our new system is all computerized. It saves so much space in our "furnace room" and so much easier to vacuum around now.
J~MT
Something lasted 58 years! Geez, you don't hear that anymore. LOVE the blocks, great idea to vary the centers, this is going to be such a great quilt.
ReplyDeleteLove the blocks! And the orange, black and white combination.
ReplyDeleteWho would have thought.
I like the quilt pattern for using flannel fabrics. I'll have to gather up what I have and start cutting.
ReplyDeleteWe just had to replace my mom's furnace and the new one is only a third the size of her old one. I was amazed that her gas bill went down so much and the house seems warmer.
Thanks for sharing.
cindy
I love your new quilt blocks! It seems you can be productive even when there are repair guys around. Hope you'll be toasty warm this winter.
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