A little over a week ago I showed some pieced strips I found in a drawer in my studio. This photo shows what is left after using some of them.
I also showed 2 possible small tops in progress that the strips could be used on. This was the winner and I got all 4 borders sewn on Wednesday night.
To break down this design: I started with 4 star blocks and then added sashing made of Flying Geese. After that I added Bow Tie blocks as a border and then it stayed in limbo for 4 1/2 years. Now it measures 40" square and I think just a medium-dark binding will complete the quilt (after I quilt it).
I think I'm down to the last 2 blooms of my cacti plants. This orange one makes me so happy.
The medium rose color bloom is so pretty too. The color seems more intense on this plant this year.
I finished knitting a dishcloth last night, using up the ends of two balls of yarn.
A friend came over yesterday so I could help her with a computer problem and we spent hours talking about fabric and quilts. She brought lunch from Subway and it was so good. I hadn't had a Subway sandwich for almost a year.
9 comments:
Oh Subway does sound good! That sounds like a nice trade. Your cactus blooms are beautiful, they must like their spot in your house.
wow that border is super for that piece...it looks like a carnival!
Neat border strips on your small-ish quilt;))) such a happy, cheerful piece:)))
That orange blossom is so lovely; I am going to take cuttings from some of my cacti today and try the water root growing method...my Granddaughter, Cassidy, loves plants and i thought I'd start a couple for her..
58 this morning --it's feels summery out there;))) though the skies are still gray...
Hope your upcoming weekend is a good one..
Hugs, Julierose
Beautiful post today Wanda ~. Your small quilt top with the varied sections growing into a glorious one of a kind creation. So stunning ~
Your cactus blossoms so pretty, especially the deep rose colored one is breath taking.
Wonderful finish on that quilt top! My cactus have taken a break now but there are more buds forming - they've been flowering since late December.
I don't know when I had a subway sandwich last I like them! I love that small quilt will be perfect for a table top or a baby quilt with as colorful as it is.
That Chinese Coin border extends the exuberant happy colors all the way to the edge of the quilt. Whoever gets this quilt will have glorious technicolor dreams!
Lovely cacti blooms, too.
Hugs!
"Technicolor Dreams" would be a good name for the quilt. I LOVE this quilt, Wanda!
Laura Haynes
Oh wow, that border really works!
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