I was going to prepare the layers of a small quilt for basting on my large table in the basement when I remembered I still needed to trim this 16 patch quilt. I didn't look for binding fabric yet.
This is the one with the rooster fabric on the back. The quilt was 72" x 88" before quilting so it will need 8 strips of binding. I'll be searching for a binding piece large enough today.
I got all of these squares pressed and now I need to decide whether I'm going to sew them into 4 patches or leave them loose for a random layout.
I ran out of yarn 7 rows from the end of this dishcloth so I dug into the little bag of ends of balls and found a blue that matches the flecks in the yarn. I didn't have an ecru yarn that was close enough of a match to use.
My pacemaker is working properly, the wires to my heart are in good shape, and my EKG was good, so I won't see the pacemaker duo for another year. It was a long wait for the dr. but my son who drove me there was patient. We went through a carwash with my van on the way home. It is 22 years old and looks brand new now. Even the wheels are the shiniest silver now. That hasn't happened for a long time.
Good to hear that your robo-heart parts are tuned up for another year! How about pinwheels for the little squares for a little variety?
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful news about your pacemaker….a relief, I’m sure. Good on your son for being patient and for going through the car wash :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat news on your pacemaker, Wanda;))) Must be a relief to know that everything is working well for you.
ReplyDeleteI do love that 16-patch quilt--the alternate blocks add so much...
50 here and very windy this morning--that coastal storm is sending wind--but importantly no flooding or heavy rains --our way today. Just a lovely Fall-ish day...hugs, Julierose
Always fun to see what you are up to every day… and especially to hear you had a good heart check up.
ReplyDeletebeautiful quilt!
ReplyDeleteGreat news on the Pacemaker - so nice to spend time with your son. and go you on a 22 year old van. Those older vehicles are the best.. I don't want to get rid of mine at all ha!
I'm glad the pacemaker is working fine! I can see a finish shortly! I love the little blue corner; it is sweet.
ReplyDeleteHooray for the pacemaker news (and the shiny clean van). I love my aboriginal quilt where the HSTs are random rather than grouped, but I also love the quilts I've made with the more block-ish approach. Maybe a medallion center with blocks and the surround random? You'll make a good decision, no matter which way you go.
ReplyDeletealways good to get the car cleaned - I really need to do that with the car it needs it. Love that brown quilt- glad all the heart stuff is good
ReplyDeleteA clean car and passing a heart check up. That's a banner day!
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