It is a Quilt Top - SAHRR

After much time spent thinking and moving blocks I have determined how to integrate the kite blocks into the upper portion of my quilt. 

With some “quilter magic,” I was able to arrange the components in a configuration that harmonizes well. At this time, I am deciding whether I want to leave the quilt in its current state or add additional outer borders to enlarge it.  If I add the borders I will have to determine what fabric to use for those borders.  That will require some auditioning and more time thinking about what I want from this quilt

Stay at Home Round Robin Update and FFO

Today I sewed some blocks and added to some blocks also.  The small section of the kites were already sewn, but I upsized the blocks to the 8" size of the other blocks in the quilt. There are eight of them.

They aren't that exciting right now. But they will certainly work in the quilt top.

Next I sewed some simple blocks after being inspired by a Veteran's quilt made by Vicki's mom.

Actually she made two of them and they look very different. When I saw that simple block, I said to myself "I can use that for the spaces I need to fill in my quilt top."

It is really square....forgive my poor photo skills. I made six of these. 

With those blocks and the existing partial log cabin blocks below I will have enough to finish this quilt top.

I will be posting the quilt top later.  I have to say that I am very happy with it. I may add some side borders later, but for now it is finished. 

For the face off I have one of my digitally created pieces. 

Until Next Time,  

Stay Creative 

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Fish Face!

Today I have a man coming early to make an estimate on some work that I need done on my house. I am hoping that he can do all the work that I need to have done. His crew did some work for my cousin on my aunt's house and it looks great.  I saw them working so I know they did a good job of it. 

For the Friday Face Off  group,  I am posting a couple of older photos.  First up is a photo of my eyes.  This was taken after I had an upper blepharoplasty to get rid of hanging eyelid skin that was interfering with my vision. 

Here's lookin' at you kid!

Next up is a photo of a painting that I did many years ago. It is done in watercolor. This little painting sold at a street festival.   However, I have notecards with this image printed on them that I also sell. 

 Happy Friday!  And may your weekend be delightful.

Until Next Time,  

Stay Creative 

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Kites! SAHRR Round 6

For the final round of the Stay at Home Round Robin,  Emily at the Darling Dogwood  has given us a prompt of using a Kite Block.  

Since I have a couple of dies that make that a bit easier, I decided on two more batiks to use and cut up parts to make ten blocks. I used the same dies to make the stars for Round Three.

I know the photo looks like nine, but I wanted to square it up a bit.   The tenth block is right on top of the center block.    I may need to make more or possibly make some extras of other blocks to fill in and make it all fit. Because these finish at 4" square (each unit) They will not easily work in with the partial log cabin blocks from last week.  The good news is that I have a month before the quilt top parade. I have time to ponder and play with ideas to make it all work out. 

Until Next Time,  

Stay Creative 

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