I went with Blue.
Blue Shoo that is.
Since there were only 3 blocks missing to finish this one, I pulled some blue out and whipped up the last blocks. Sorry but I didn't take a picture of the last three. The first photo is the layout, trying to distribute the dark and light in a pleasing way.
And a "Ta-Dah" moment.
I'm really happy with this little "side" project. It is a SHIB no more. 😁
On to RED :
In an attempt to use up the multi-coloured prints, I did these two blocks with tomatoes and flowers. Befitting that the last red geese block flies over a field of something too.
How about strawberries?
I need to finish the red April Fool blocks. I believe I need 6 more.
Decluttering: following Joy's lead in this endeavor, from The Joyful Quilter.
I "cleaned" a bottle of wine. Does that count? Lol.
I got rid of boxes and boxes that were "saved" when we had the house up for sale. We didn't sale, we didn't move and neither did the boxes. They sure did this week. What a big cleaned space this makes in the basement. So happy!
Raven is mad at me for removing his "gym". He had fun in these boxes, sometimes in the middle of night, chasing imaginary mice or just playing hide and seek, IDK.
I also got rid of a lot of paperwork: old contracts, the purchase of my old cars (in 2000 and the other one in 2010). Old utility invoices back when the companies sent bills by mail. Junk! Only 4 hanging folders still hold some papers in that drawer. Now I'm thinking that I should put my patterns in the hanging folders. So ...
Out came the basket and the purging began.
It took longer than anticipated because of all the reminiscing when the boys were much shorter, but 3 quilt patterns, 14 little boy garment patterns and 1 sexy dress pattern were eliminated. That's half the basket. All that is left are patterns of garment for me that I'm not ready to give up and two quilt patterns. The basket will go in the trash as it is old and brittle now. Bye bye.
Today, Saturday, April 26th, is the Artisanat Craft and Art Exposition.
A couple of weeks ago, I took Elvis apart to remove the fluffy batting and got it back together. I quilted "Elvis" on one of the corners. I hope you can see that.
I was able to quilt the "flashes" of the camera from the audience as I had planned in my mind all along. I also quilted some lines on the record following the circle.
After adding more glitters, he was Expo ready.
I also brought the little baby quilt I finished this week. I'm not selling anything this year again, but I will be in and out of the premises as I love to see what the others do and brought along.
Back in November 2024, I took a course of Parchment Craft (a.k.a. Pergamano). Thérèse brought this beauty she did. She's been working with parchment for ages. Isn't her lady amazing when you think that all this is, is a sheet of thick parchment, a few embossing tools, and coloured pencils. Thérèse's talent is incredible. My picture doesn't do it justice at all.
Denise can crochet about anything she sees in Pinterest.
She can create plants that I can not kill! Awesome! She has little tags with the name of the plant because they are based on real ones. So cool!
Okay, I need to get back to the baking and bring my share to the bake sale. There will be more pictures next weekend. See you then.
Have an awesome week!
;^)
My weekly visits at my stitching friends' place.
15 comments:
Empty boxes take up so much space. It always feels good when they get out of the house. Elvis looks great. Enjoy the show today.
That lady is amazing! You had a productive week with all that eliminating. Elvis looks much improved with the change of batting!
Great job refreshing Elvis! And great job on the decluttering. I cleaned out most of my garment patterns when we moved the last time. I think I kept 3 or 4. But I honestly haven't sewn a garment since my daughter's graduation dress in 1999, so I'm not sure why I kept even 1 of those patterns. LOL
Elvis came out perfect! Hope you have a great day at the Expo!
Love your blocks. Elvis looks wonderful. The embossed lady looks amazing. Love those crocheted plants, they are fabulous. I must get back to my decluttering too. :)
What a great post. Decluttering a bottle of wine had me in fits of laughter. Your projects are looking good. So satisfying to have a clear-out. Those crocheted plants are amazing!
I love the blue shoo fly quilt.... and the red block are looking good. Looks like a fun show is happening... it's always so good to see the different things other people do...
Hugz
Those red white and black blocks are so intriguing, would you mind letting me know what size strips you use to make them? Elvis is just great, it really came out wonderful with all the glitters. I saw him at a show in Las Vegas almost 50 years ago, amazing talent and such a shame that he died at the age he should have been in his prime.
Bravo pour ce grand ménage ! Elvis est magnifique, une petite pièce mais avec tant de détails et de petites choses à regarder, c'est superbe. Très chouette aussi le parchemin, et les plantes crochetées ! Merci pour le partage, bises
Oh the crochet plants are soooooo cute! You had me at "not talking politics." Love your spins on the red and blue.
The blue shortly blocks are so pretty together! Doesn't blue give off such a different vibe than the April red blocks? Looks like you're doing great with your decluttering project, too. Yes, I think a bottle of wine does count, lol!
Always inspiring to visit your blog. Those strawberry blocks are beautiful. And happy to get a new argument for cleaning up on Fridays.
Decluttering and quilt finishing in the same week? Nice work, Chantal!
Ahh, it does feel good to declutter! I had a chance to do some recently and love when time allows me to toss with no regrets those things you thought you just had to keep. Love all the expo items --- Elvis, the parchment piece and the crochet plants all great! Loving all the scrap work too --- such pretty blues and reds!
you had a crazy busy week - love the shoo flys - and go you for decluttering!!!
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