It will be another humid, sticky, stinky 35 to 40 Celsius here (again) today. Enough, please!
On to fun things.
To make an April Fool block, you need a large piece of scrap. Since my purple scrap doesn't amount to much, I had to get some bigger pieces from the local quilting store (read my stash)! 
Six more were done over the weekend, three on each day.
Then the last 2 were done during the week. Yay! All the purple blocks are made for that project.
The pieces pulled from the stash are now part of the scraps, so instead of decreasing the scraps, I added to it. (Sounds familiar, Diann?)
Today, I'll look for pieces for Flying Home blocks.
Of course, I did the usual 9-Patch blocks instead of the Rail Fence that need to be done.
Nine Patch are cuter than Rail Fence in my book. Bottom left is a block for the Bonus Point quilt, all purple and orange. Mmmm! So pretty.
I had to go to Walmart for some personal items and walked to the craft corner for some white threat.
WELL! Can you guess what happened?
Oh, yep!
These jumped into my arms. I really don't know how that happened. LOL
The black one is for the baby quilt kit "I Spy with black and white squares". So, that one is needed. The others wanted to be adopted. Sigh! What can I say? I have a sensitive heart.
I did a new Puss in the Corner block in purple. The block used up all the diagonal purple print I had.
The blue one has been pinned to the design wall for a while now. It's hard to read on the photo but above the sewing machine it's written: You're Sew Amazing. Awwwhhh! It came in a gifted bag. My friends give the best scrap ever.
Anywho! It's still on the design wall because I can't find something that matches or compliments it.
The adopted fat quarters were so happy to be rescued that they went to work right away.
Ta-dah!
Also did 2 Rail Fence blocks as leader-ender because I felt bad for ignoring it.
Tonight, we are celebrating my MIL 85th birthday. It's a BBQ. Outside. I wonder how she will enjoy it in this humidity and heat, poor MIL.
That's all from me. Have a great week. Stay cool.
;^)
Want more inspiration? Check these ladies' blogs.
Angela at So Scrappy
Nina Marie at Creations - Quilts, Art, Whatever
16 comments:
Love all your scrappy blocks! Hmmm...maybe if I refer to my stash and scrap bins as the local quilt store I'll shop there more. LOL
Those April Fool blocks are really catching my eye! I love those secondary chains they make in the white. But I'm telling myself: don't start anything new, finish your WIPs. Remember that's your goal!!! (so hard)
I cannot believe how hot ya'll are! We're in New Mexico and it's 26 degrees C here. I think mother nature is a little mixed up. Hopefully it's a little cooler in your sewing room. You're stitching some fun blocks!
Happy Birthday to your MIL!
Your summer has been punishing this year... I think our Winter has been colder than usual. Lovely blocks.... isn't it wierd how fabric just jumps into our arms?
Hugz
I hope your MIL's bbq went well today. We're experiencing hot weather here as well. I think everyone is ready for a day of cooler temperatures. I love that scrappy blue top your featuring as your header photo.
Lol, I don't even really keep my stash separate from the scraps - so everything is fair game! You did great getting all those April Fool blocks made, Chantal. They're going to make a great design! Hope the weather could down for you!
You did well this week. Hope the party went well - hot here too but at least it has been cooler in the garden in the evenings. xx
Nice work on the PURPLE scrap sewing this week! I see that you managed a few more orange blocks, as well. Kudos on your kit work, too!
Yeah, funny how some fabric just leaps into the basket....good for you to put it to use right away. Happy 85 to your MIL. Hope the party was fun for all!
I really like how you're placing the April Fool blocks, with the light square effect. And good for you for adopting those lovely fat quarters. They needed you! Stay cool!
your benevolence in giving those homeless fabrics a purpose is to be commended...lol
Tes blocs violets et mauves sont superbes ! Bonne surprise, ces tissus qui t'attendaient au magasin ;) J'espère que la fête s'est bien passée. Bises
How I love nine patches! You certainly make use of your stash and scraps! Happy birthday to you MIL!
I agree--nine patch blocks are more fun than rail fence blocks. :)
Looks like you're cooking right along with purple blocks. They all look good. What a great sentiment on that fabric and so very true! I hope your MIL had a good BBQ in spite of the heat & humidity. It is July after all.
ugh I am not a fan of heat - warm yes - hot no!!!
hope the party was fun. Your purpled blocks look great - that is a fun pattern and secondary pattern emerging
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