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Wednesday, April 3, 2013

A lazy day..........

Yesterday I got a little more serious about choosing the fabrics for my next project but I was having a lazy day and didn't press them or cut anything yet.  I did sew one backing together so I'm one day closer to loading a quilt on my longarm.
The orange cactus continues to bloom with 3 more buds yet to open.
One more beautiful red blossom.  I bought plant markers yesterday so I could mark what color all of the different cactus plants are.  Last summer my little signs faded in the sun so I had to get more serious about my marking method this year.
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19 comments:

  1. Sewing JunkieApril 3, 2013 at 5:45 AM

    We all have to have quiet days. The cactus are beautiful. Your purchase of them was a good buy. Chris

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  2. Gene BlackApril 3, 2013 at 5:53 AM

    I love the palette you have chosen for your next quilt.

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  3. Nancy JApril 3, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    Beautiful batiks, I think I recognise some from down here.Half the fun of a new project is looking at the fabrics, choosing, rejecting, and laying them out for US to see. Lovely. Cheers from Jean

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  4. VivianApril 3, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    Such a perfect way to wake up and begin my morning--seeing the thumbnail of your lovely palette among my list of favorite blogs. I could have guessed whose it was, even with seeing "Exuberant Color" beside it. Happy project planning, Wanda.

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  5. sally in st. paulApril 3, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    a beautiful collection of fabric- I look forward to seeingthe project.
    sally in st. paul

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  6. didiApril 3, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    luscious, springy colors!

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  7. CandaceApril 3, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    I can't wait to see what you are going to do with this beautiful gradation!

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  8. SusanApril 3, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    I am amazed at how long my cactus has been blooming this spring! I'm not sure what it means, but I sure have enjoyed the burst of color!

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  9. Needled MomApril 3, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    Those fabrics are wonderful together.

    The cactus is such a pretty color. I can't believe it is still blooming!

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  10. debbyApril 3, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    LOVE the grouping of fabrics! Choosing the fabrics for my next project is one of my favorite parts about quilting.

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  11. MonicaApril 3, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    That is a really beautiful range of fabrics! I can't wait to see what you have planned for them. :)

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  12. suemacApril 3, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    Got to love the pinks and purples.

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  13. Elaine/Muddling ThroughApril 3, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    Buying those cactus plants was really like storing up sunshine, wasn't it? You have a real green thumb for growing those! I like your fabric run. I dream of one day being close to as good as you at pulling colors. :)

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  14. GO STARS!April 3, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    I had a change of plans today and have a "stay at home and sew" day!! My Christmas cacti bloomed at Christmas! I have a fuchsia, a white and a lighter pink one. Love the color scheme for your new project.

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  15. CarolApril 3, 2013 at 5:58 PM

    Love your new pallette.
    I AM WAITING!!!!

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  16. ZurnApril 3, 2013 at 7:55 PM

    Gorgeous colors :)

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  17. Brown FamilyApril 3, 2013 at 11:15 PM

    It is good to have a lazy day. I love the color range. We have been setting up my quilt frame this week. We can not get the Quilt Motion working correctly!

    Nan

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  18. AnnieApril 4, 2013 at 5:19 AM

    Very beautiful cactus flowers. Smart lady to label them. I always think I'm going to and then get busy and forget!!

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  19. JanetApril 5, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    My "Christmas" cactus is blooming too. Very prolifically. As is my orchid. Four blooms open right now and more buds.

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