Sewing and snowing............
I really didn't intend to work on this Blooming 9 Patch yesterday but I needed to do a load of laundry so I was in the basement. My washing machine is 46 years old so I'm never far away when it is running. I got the last 2 sets of 3 rows sewn together and sewn onto the corner triangles.
Here are the pieces for the last 4 rows. The small corner triangles will be sewn on after all of the rows are sewn together into a quilt top.
Here is the fix a friend suggested for the Spring Star quilt. Two little points are sewn onto each of 4 squares. I'm not sure if I like it any better than all low volume prints but I had to try it. I decided to do it in a lighter print rather than a bolder one. You can go back to this post if you missed some of the others that I tried.
Winter came back for a day yesterday. The squirrel is trying to uncover seed on the ground under the feeder.
Here we have a crow in the snow.
This is the view at dusk out of my kitchen window. I got a little glare from the kitchen light. The temperature is supposed to be 60 at mid-week so this snow will be a fleeting memory.
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Like your friends suggestion. Maybe black and white fabric star would add something. Usually don't like to suggest things but it popped into my mind. No matter how you finish this quilt it will be awesome. Love the block you are using.
Wow, your washing machine just keeps going. They did used to make them to last. You got your moneys worth on that one.
Hi Wanda
I'm enjoying seeing the process on the star quilt. That's the way it goes sometimes - I'm just finishing up a baby quilt for my daughter's baby, and it took me three tries before I settled on a design that I liked!
Regarding your star quilt - I like the white of your design wall peeking through, what about solid white sashing and low volume cornerstones or stars?
Stay safe!
Chris
46 is darn old for a washing machine! it is amazing at times how the old machines can work so long and the new ones don't. I think now that when my last really old machine stopped working I should have gotten a new motor on it instead of buying a newer version. The snow looks pretty but you probably don't want anymore I'm sure. Love seeing you decide how to finish off the star blocks
Windy and cold here, but so far no snow--rain predicted for later on...
we got out and did get some supplies to hopefully last us for a long time...our grocery had early hrs 6:30-8 for seniors--just a few shoppers there...so that was good.
I actually scored celery and some pears for produce...and potatoes were there, too. Empty shelves on paper aisles..but got 2 boxes of kleenex...am feeling a bit more secure food wise now...hope this will be over soon, bu I fear not...especially since I see crowds at local parks--what don't they get about "social distancing"???
I am trying to cobble my varied pieces for RSC together in one unit...a tough one this month...am adding a very light blue...
Your pieces are going together so well...stay safe and hugs, from afar Julierose
I really like the little star block cornerstones in your sashing with the barely colorful fabric. It gives a nice detail without detracting from the carpenter wheels. Oh, that washing machine! I envy you! I bet it’s awesome. Just a word of advice.....start doing research on new machines. When yours dies, you will be prepared for what you will find. Most of them don’t allow you to control the water level and water temperature. Those are important controls to me! I, too, am watching my machine. It’s not as old as yours, but I really like it.
I love the look of the low volume star. It adds just a touch of color and breaks up what would be a large group of the black and white prints.
That is crazy that your washing machine is 46 years old and still works! There is a group of men that collect washing machines. They get together at each other's homes and wash clothes in the old machines that they have collected. I bet they would be excited to hear about yours!
Love how the big blocks are looking! For what it's worth . . . I like the subtleness of the light star in the cornerstone placement. It adds another dimension as if it's fading into the background. But after looking at your previous posts I think the HST star is more in keeping with the larger block style. So maybe a lighter version of the HST star so it's more subtle?
I think you are in the right direction with the low volume star. We woke up to snow here this morning. Streets are clear and hopefully the temps will rise.
We got one of the new HE washers when they came out and I hated it! I just like my top load Maytag please.
I like the addition of the little star. We live in Ontario Canada and it is snowing out as I am writing this. I was sure Spring was here, but maybe not. Oh well...I have been getting lots of quilting done. Way to go on the washing machine.....you could be a good advertisement for the company😀
Since you asked.... Because you started with Carpenter's Wheel it put me in mind of the book Hidden Block Quilts. The author's concepts is to use a subset of the 1st block as a 2nd block and she uses Carpenter's Wheel as her first example. But you're looking for a sashing rather than a 2nd block so I suggest using that 8-point star in your sashing, as your friend suggested, but adding to the width. Maybe make your sashing 2 squares wide rather than 1. It would separate those wheels even further, and maybe you won't like that unless you want the space for the eventual quilting. It would better reflect the centers of your wheel blocks. For what it's worth....
Your washer must be a Maytag ? (^._.^) your Spring Star blocks are so gorgeous, they need to be complimented with a framing sashing. Just my opinion, which isn't worth much but when I first look at the piece the stars seem to fade with so much of the black and white prints, surrounding them.
JJM.
I'm so glad that we are getting rain instead of snow! I know you are anxious to get outside and do some gardening.
I like your friend's suggestion and the fact that it isn't too dark. And WOW, I've never heard of a machine being that old and still working!
My washer is 35 years old so it’s nice to hear someone else hanging onto their appliances that still work just fine! I’m really enjoying seeing this quilt evolve! It’s going to be a fabulous quilt for sure! We’re in the nineties this week so it’s amazing to see the snow up there. We didn’t have enough spring here. I may have to place another order for some of your washcloths when you get some ready for sale! Love your posts! Stay healthy during these trying times!
I like the light star here Wanda.
Snow?? Guess...the spring message did not reach that area yet!! brrrr
Be well xo
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