At first, I didn't like the pink one when I saw how I had sewn the zigzag in different directions, but now I think it looks whimsical. Do you like it ? or not?
These two blocks are part of a donation box for Quilts for Survivors. You can read more about this Canadian non-profit organisation at Quilts for Survivors.
Michele's quilts (see them here) and two tops I made, Buttons and Spools (here) and Paper Chain (here), are also part of the donation. They are travelling to Timmins this month. It is my first big donation.
On the trail to Blues.
Poor blue. Due to the freaking unbelievably hot and humid weather we had this past week (like +34C) (in June, mind you!!), my son came home to the AC. I, therefore, had to remove all the blue scraps from his bed. (See last post)
The blue scraps are now all over my cutting and sewing area. Sigh!
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| Just enough room for my cup of coffee. |
At work, it is Real Estate Season, meaning lots of phone calls, cheques and keys change hands. I get home too tired to sew, so there's very little to show.
Double Halo had its star completed last weekend but nothing else.
Transitioning 9 patch blocks from pink to blue;
Little blue buds; one for a crumb block, and on the right, a Stained Glass bud.
Talking buds...
I bought these at a very good price since the season for planting is almost over.
The orange one is a begonia, that I know, but the one I'm holding is ... a double begonia? something else? The pot lost its name tag. Does anyone know the name? Thanks for helping.
That's all I have for now.
Hope you have plenty of sewing time.
Enjoy it!
;^)
Joining these talented ladies during the week:
Angela at So Scrappy
NinaMarie at Creations - Quilts, Art, Whatever
12 comments:
Cute tulips. Flowers are organic - so zig-zags in all directions works! I like your star, too.
Based on the leaves it looks like that flower you're holding is another begonia. It looks like one we have hanging on the back porch. Tag says it's a Begonia elatior and color is Solenia dark pink.
I think your blocks looks just fine, I really like the flowers!
The scrappy tulip blocks are sure cute!
I love your scrappy tulips, no matter which way they go! Perhaps the wind is blowing that one petal? Looks like you have some pretty blues to play with - I hope they don't take over your sewing area!
Give yourself some grace. You're still in transition with the new job. As you settle in, you'll find more time for quilting.
Your other plant is also a begonia. You should be able to keep them over the winter. They will go dormant, but will grow again in the spring. Just keep them in a cool, dark place like the basement if you have one.
Pat
Lovely tulips - I like the zigzag one. At least you have some work done on your blues, there is always next week! xx
I love your blocks and whimsey is a good thing. Meanwhile, Double Begonias resemble wild roses and from the photo, I think it is Begonia you have. What a pretty shade!
Lovely blocks, I always love seeing what you get up to.... Personally I would keep the tulip zigzags as they are - I like it. Lovely begonia but I really don't know one from another....
Hugz
Late bloomers, some sorting and a tiny bit of sewing? Sometimes that's all we can manage, Chantal! Hoping you will get more used to the pace of your job as time goes by.
I'm sorry I've been away so long. Life....
I love those tulip blocks and I've never seen them before.
Your blue blocks look pretty and cool - just what we need during the hot weather.
love those orange blooms!
J'aime bien tes tulipes, et les zigzags vont bien dans tous les sens ! Justement, ça arrête l'oeil sur un détail et permet d'admirer les pétals.
Bon courage avec la chaleur. Bises
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