Tall Ships

Sailing, sailing, sailing the ocean blue.  Yep, I have that song running through my head tonight.  Seems we are starting a nautical theme this week and my son is just sure he will be getting a quilt with these blocks.

I can see myself having a sail boat with a flowery bottom.  Course my husband would laugh at that because I hate the water.  It is very beautiful to look at, I just don't like to be in it. :)  This is block number 195 of 366 and it is a 12-inch block.  Have you checked out the other 9-patches on yesterday's post or on the Meadowbrook facebook page?  I hear there will be more to see soon.  It isn't too late to join us!  I'm linking with Can I Get A Whoop Whoop?  Happy Stitching!!  --Kristen

Starry Lane and 9-Patch Link Up

It is becoming harder and harder to make me really love a block anymore, but this one is a block I do love.  I am fond of both star and pinwheel blocks, so when you put those two elements together, how could a person go wrong?

This is block number 194 of 366 and it is a 12-inch block . You would think with the yellow strips it would have taken a lot longer to piece than it did, which is probably another reason I really like it.

Here are my 9-patch blocks for the week.  I really enjoy seeing how the paired fabrics look together, and I always have to do a test one first just so I can get a sneak peek.  If you have some to show, link up or post photos on the Meadowbrook facebook page.  Happy Stitching!!  --Kristen

Grand Right and Left

I know I've made this block before, and I know that it was much bigger and I struggled with it.  I also remember not being fond of it.  I like this one, not enough to use it for a whole quilt, but I think four in the corners would be nice.

The pinwheel in the middle is fun.  This is block number 193 of 366 and it is a 12-inch block.  We have had two beautiful days with no humidity and cool breezes which we have been so thankful for.  I am linking with WIP Wednesday.  Happy Stitching!!  --Kristen

Union Square

Another 9-patch block.  Seems I'm starting to see 9-patches in a lot of places I had never noticed them before.  :)  The best part, I didn't have the troubles I had last night.

The fun thing about this block is imagining 12 of them put together.  The four outer squares would make even bigger squares, the outer red crosses would connect to make rows, and then there would be floating 9-patches.  Wow, another fun quilt to make...someday.  I'm linking with Fabric Tuesday and Quilting By The River.  Happy Stitching!!  --Kristen

Paper Pinwheels And An Old 9-Patch Quilt

So today I thought I would have an easy time of it and I would have this block done in no time.  There are few pieces and most of them are just squares.  I ended up tearing it all apart and redoing it.  I don't know why because there have been plenty of blocks that were much more difficult than this one and I haven't had anywhere near the trouble I had today.

This is an 8-inch block and is number 191 of 366.  See what I mean about how it should have been easy?    Odd how that works sometimes.

Here is the 9-patch that was the inspiration for me to make a new one. This quilt was made by either my husband's grandmother or great-grandmother, we aren't quite sure.  And not knowing for sure who made it makes it all the more important to put a label on your quilts.  I have been very guilty of not doing that lately and I really need to get back to it.

Some of the fabrics used are feed sacks which I am really excited about.  I also find it interesting that the blocks go over the edge on the left side and are actually part of the binding (you can see a larger picture by clicking on the photo).  :)  Every quilt has a story, even if the quilt is the only one speaking to us.  I'm linking with Manic Monday and Design Wall Monday.  Happy Stitching!!  --Kristen

Rolling Pinwheel

When I started thinking about all the different pieces in this block I had to kind of laugh.  I fretted over this block all day, and in the end although there was a bit of a trick to getting this together, it really wasn't that bad.  It includes some half-square triangles, flying geese, a half a flying geese (I think the proper English would be goose, but I've never heard of a flying goose...maybe it is something new, or a piece that no one ever thought to name), a few squares and you have a rolling pinwheel.  Oh yeah, I can't forget the big triangles too, thus the flying goose.

This is a 12-inch block and is number 190 of 366.  I can see number 200 inching towards me.  The year is definitely flying by.  I don't think I will ever look at the days of the year in the same way.

Stash Report....

Used this week:  Nothing to count yet
Used year to date:  7.5 yards
Added to this week:  3 yards
Added to year to date: 100.00 yards
Net used for 2012:  -93.25 

My stash report has been the same for the last three weeks...nothing in, nothing out...but I'm almost finished with a few things so there will be some used to count soon.  I think I'm doing pretty well with nothing coming in lately.  :)  Happy Stitching!!  --Kristen

Yankee Puzzle

The heat has finally let up, and that alone made for a great day.  We can finally spend time outside again and open the windows.  I even went down to the sewing room early so I could spend the evening on the patio.

Today's block is made of half-square triangles and flying geese.  I like this block so much it is going on the "have to make a big quilt" list.  It is block number 189 of 366 and it is a 12-inch block.

I probably shouldn't complain too much about the heat because the green beans are growing like crazy.  This bowl is huge and it didn't take long to fill it.  Enjoy your Saturday evening...I will be back tomorrow.  Happy Stitching!!  --Kristen