It's Been Awhile

Yes, it has been quite some time since I posted anything!  Life has gotten in the way and I haven't been doing any quilting which has left me quite cranky.  I took a little time off this weekend and did work on something I have been wanting to for quite some time.

When I made Bonnie Hunter's Pineapple Blossom lap quilt for my friend Greg last year I fell in love with the pattern.  I decided I wanted to make one in turquoise for myself and have been collecting a few fabrics here and there.  I figured I would just use white as the other fabric and then I realized I love using white and black as a neutral and it works well with turquoise so why not.  Now, which white and black?  I have several cat fabrics that would work and would be purrfect for me but it just didn't feel right.  I then remembered an Eiffel Tower fabric that would possibly work and ended up ordering it and it is just exactly what I wanted. 

I didn't get very far this weekend, but I did get a few blocks done. 

I am not going to use any sashing as I kinda liked the way someone did the quilt without it.  I really love working on this pattern and can't wait to get a few more blocks done.

It may seem crazy to start a quilt right now since the Bonnie Hunter mystery is about to start and I really want to participate in the mystery as well.  I just love the colors Bonnie selected for Grand Illusion, which is lovingly referred to as GI but I always think gastrointestinal illness when I see those initials LOL!  Anyway, I know I am going to play along as well but I am not going to put so much pressure on myself to keep up this year.  Also, I have decided not to purchase any fabric for the mystery this time and am pulling from my stash and the yellow I have selected is quite bright so I hope it works.

For the past couple of weeks I have been cat-sitting for a friend and decided to cut my strips at her house while I spend time with her cat.  She has a great space to work and I appreciated being able to cut without my furry friends helping which is a constant battle.  I had to laugh when I looked over at the table and saw Bizzy laying on my fabrics though.

I sure hope life slows down a bit so I can spend a lot more time sewing.

Cheers,

Debi