The Real Blocks 35 & 36

Well, last weeks blocks were the wrong blocks.  Now how does that happen?  They were this weeks blocks 37 & 38.  This week I'm posting pics of last weeks 35 & 36.  Are  you confused yet?

So, where do you think they are now?

They are hanging around with a bunch of bananas.  What fun.  They went on a little holiday with Grant and Rosemarie to..........

Nuevo Vallarta.

Thanks so much Rosemarie for taking them somewhere warm and sunny.

On a personal note, I'm still not getting much sewing done.  I'm on countdown to my daughters wedding. Only six days to go!!!!!!!!  So much to do, so little time.

My Morroccan Tiles Quilt

Recently I quilted Carla's Morroccan Tiles Quilt.  I loved it so much, I had to get started on one of my own.

Now talk about a stash buster!  I used 104 strips cut at 2 1/2" to make this quilt.  Some of the fabric is at least 18 years old.  I know this because I had bought it at a store that has been closed about that long.  I mixed in a few newer scraps I had laying around and all in all, I'm very pleased with the result.  The fabric I used for the border is a bit of fabric that Carla had given me a while back, and I thought it was the perfect quilt to use it on.  Thanks Carla for both the fabric, and the inspiration.  I'm not sure when I will get this one quilted, I'm a little pressed for time right now.

I can't let the week go by without showing you the hexagon for week 17.  Have a great weekend everyone!

Farmer's Wife Blocks 35 & 36

Flower Basket and Flower Garden Path have gone away with a special friend.  Thanks Lorraine for sharing your holiday with us.

Does this help you figure out where they are?

How about this one?

In case you haven't guessed yet, they are in San Francisco!  A special thanks to Tibor for humouring Lorraine and I.

Something's Fishy

And that something is this cute little quilt that I just finished quilting for Marina.

She has made this quilt for her Grandchildren, though she said she might have to test drive it now and then.

Now for some exciting news.  I often enter giveaways thinking that I won't win, because I never do.  Well, that has all changed.  One of the bloggers that I follow, Stephanie was having a giveaway of a jelly roll.  I entered and I actually won!

This is Objects of Desire by Sandy Gervais.  So Sweet!.  Not sure what I'll make it into yet, but what fun. Click on Stephanie's name above and check out her blog.  She always has wonderful pictures of the Pacific Northwest.

This is week 16 of the Hexagons.  It's amazing how fast the weeks are sliding by.  Hope you are all having a wonderful weekend.

Farmer's Wife Blocks 33 & 34

Farmer's Puzzle and Flock are on vacation.  Can you guess where?

Maybe this picture will help.

Don't know who this guy is holding them, love you Thom, but you think he could smile while his picture is being taken.

Thom was kind enough once again to take my blocks on a trip.  This time they are in Salt Lake City at the Home of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.  Looks like a beautiful place, maybe I'll get there one day.

JoAnn sent me a picture of last weeks Farmer's Daughter block.  Beautiful colours.  The title to her email was  11/16 inch REALLY!  Yes really, that was one of the measurements.  Glad she is playing along, I love her sense of humour.

Blueberry Crumb Cake

Mmmmmm, good!  I love the fabric line by Blackbird Design called Blueberry Crumb Cake.  I bought a layer cake and a little fabric for the borders, and this is the result.

Recently I quilted a quilt for Barb using this pattern.  I loved the simplicity of the pattern and just had to try it.

Start with a 10 inch square from the layer cake pack.  Cut it into two 2 1/2" strips, and then cut the remainder into one 5" square and two 2 1/2" x 5" pieces.  Repeat for the remaining 41 fabrics in the pack.

Now pick one 5" square and a contrasting set of 2 1/2" pieces.  Sew the 2 1/2" x 5" pieces to opposite sides of the square, then add the 2 1/2" x 10" pieces.

Square the block up to about 9".  Lay all the blocks out in a 6 x 7 set.  Rotate every second block so that you don't have any seams within the blocks that have to be matched.  Sew together and then add borders as desired.  I added a 1 1/2" inner border and a 6" outer border.

I quilted with a rose in the block and then leaves over the rest.

And of course I can't forget this weeks hexagon.  Have a great weekend everyone!

Would You Help?

I came across a blog last Sunday via a blog I follow.  Michele ask the question "Would you help?"  I had a few minutes to spare so I decided that yes, I would help.  This is the block I made and have since sent to Waterford, NY.

I found a block on Quilter's Cache that I adapted to meet the criteria of being red, black and white, 12 inch finished block and an eight pointed star.  If you think you can help, click on Michele's name above and send her a message.

Have a wonderful day!