It has been nearly a month since my last post. Don´t know where the time has gone, but it was a busy time for me : my Mum was with us, had some challenging work at my daytime job and sorted out the garden before the summer heat arrives. Last Thursday (13th!) we have experienced 2 fairly strong earthquakes. One got me out of bed early in the morning at about 5:30 and the other one when I had my siesta after lunch. As our house is build on a rocky hill, we could really hear and feel the earth moving. Luckily nothing serious happened, only a few pictures in the house were hanging crooked.
The spring has come to an end : the first crop of figs is ripe on the tree (have to eat them before the birds spot them) and my favorite pot plants are in blossom – Agapanthus africanus alias African Lily or Lily Of The Nile. I just love the wonderful blue flowers. What a pity that they do not flower for a longer time.
Also all of my orchids on the windowsill are full with flowers. They are so easy-growing plants and give so much joy with their long-lasting flowers in all the different colors.
Talking about WIP : I have finally finished the “Squirrel” quilt that I started last year in November. The collection I have used is “The Birds and The Bees” by Tula Pink and some solids I had in my stock. The quilt size is 48″ x 60″, I have pieced nine patch and log cabin blocks together. Quilted straight line with the walking foot in diagonal. There are 2 panels with squirrels that gave the quilt its name : Meet the Squirrels.
My new project is with Kaffe Fassett fabrics. Somehow I can not resist his fabric designs and colors. Both packages have 20 different fabrics cut into 6″ strips – Happy and Blue; purchased at the Fat Quarter Shop. I have a quilt design on my mind, just need to do some calculating and hopefully I can start cutting later today.
That’s for now, thanks for stopping, Barbora
As it is Monday I am linking up with Lucy over at Charm About You for Plum and June’s Let’s Get Acquainted Link Up!
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Your garden looks so pretty! The quilt is beautiful, I love the fabric and the mix of blocks!
Thanks for linking up 🙂
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Thanks for stopping!
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Gasped out loud when I scrolled down and saw this quilt!!!! LOVE your colour play here. What an absolute beauty.
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Thanks for stopping and leaving your nice comment, my next project is in work – so maybe see you soon …
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Your Birds and the Bees quilt is lovely. You mixed in just the right solids–I particularly like the aqua you chose. Great finish.
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Thanks, actually aqua is my favorite color to “break” the pattern.
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Meet the Squirrels is lovely! We had orchids blooming indoors for the first time this year. I couldn’t get over how pretty they were, or how long the flowers lasted.
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Thanks for your comment. I got hooked on orchids a few years ago and can’t imagine to live without them. They give so much joy with the flowers!
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Barbora, I can’t wait to see what you do with the Kaffe fabrics – I’ve been eying them 🙂 Your meet the squirrels quilt is beautiful – I love the colors! Glad you were ok – and that you’re back on the blog!
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Thanks for your comment. Actually my very first single bed patchwork top is made with Kaffe fabrics – this was about 4 years ago, but never quilted it. This is one of my goals for 2013 – finish the quilt!
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Glad all is well after an earthquake! Your SQUIRREL quilt is really beautiful. I love how bright & cheerful it is! Good choice on the quilting too. I anxiously await to see what these delicious Kaffe Fassett strips will become.
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Thanks for your nice words. I am also looking forward to do the next project!!
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It’s good to see you back to sewing. I’m pleased all is well following the earthquake. Blue flowers are my favourites and the bees love them too 🙂
Your fabric strips are gorgeous. I look forward to seeing what you decide to make with them.
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Avis, thanks for your comment. I am following your stitch along, love the designs. Looking forward to see more!!
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The final stage is published on Friday 🙂 I’ll be interested to see how all the group finish their project.
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Friday is a busy day for me, but Saturday I shall be on the web to check your page!!
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