Not sure if it flew with the time change, or lack of routines, but this week went by way too fast for me! I don’t think the older two kiddos are ready to head back to school yet, either. But it was a fun week. The weather was gorgeous, and we enjoyed visits from grandparents on both sides of the family. Plus plenty of time for video games and sewing. I pieced a third of the Tumbling Snowflakes quilt.
I’m so excited to finally see the snowflakes coming together. Aside from one night when I sewed two rows together backwards, this quilt has been a dream to piece. Sewing the straight seams by machine goes really quickly, and hand piecing the rows gives me more control to make sure points line up exactly. I’m hoping this baby doesn’t come too early, so I have time to finish the top before our world goes to newborn schedule.
While my mom was here, we also hit the quilt store to pick out background fabric for my sister’s double wedding ring quilt. The fabrics on top will go into the arcs, and the smoky blue will be the background. I love Shadow Play fabrics. Not only are they gorgeous, they’re also incredibly soft and silky feeling. Now I can’t wait to get started on the quilt. Even if it is king sized. . .. yikes!
And finally, a good friend send me a link about Rose Star quilts. Oh, dear. Because we all know I need a new obsession. I love the way those kites go together. Paper Pieces has a great coloring page with the kites (scroll down to the bottom for the kite layout). So I’ve been playing with coloring sheets and colored pencils. This quilt pattern is so versatile. I can totally see it in the Poppy Love fabrics I just received. I feel a new pattern coming on.
How was your Spring Break? I’d love to hear about your latest crafty adventures!
Happy Stitching!
Emily – the snowflakes quilt is looking beautiful!!! Can’t wait to see it IRL.
Thank you!!!
Wow oh wow oh wow! It is soooo beautiful. I wish I had been as productive as you last week
I got lots of visiting done (and good visits to boot). I really want to try your snowflake quilt. For whom can I justify it? hmmm
Hmmm, I’m pretty sure a good friend of mine loves blues and snowflakes, along with her snowman collection. . .You could make it for her!
Hi Emily! I found your blog through this week’s quilt contest on Quilting Gallery — your Texas Wildflowers caught my eye and I’m so glad they’re prominent in your header. They’re gorgeous! They were a definite winner for me. I scrolled through your blog — it’s fun and you’re very talented! It’s a pleasure meeting you!
Hi Denise! Many thanks for your kind words- it’s lovely to meet you too! I LOVE your hexi-quilt-along project. Your neice is one lucky girl!!
Ooh, Elizabeth, I know someone else you could justify making it for!!! *hand flies into the air excitedly* =0) And I LOVE the fabrics Emily- can’t wait to see them again, in person!! =0)