Serene Sewing

 

I couldn't help but plug that word 'serene' into today's title. Sharon used it to describe the quilt she was working on, and nothing could be more apt. She has a fast and simple quilt that is quite a beauty in its total understatement.

These two-color quilts are just so addicting. We made those Double Irish Chains a few weeks ago, and then Sharon stayed with that two-color idea and began this version using 9-patches. Serene, indeed. The last time we sewed together, she pulled this blue out of my tub of solids.

With very little stitching time since then, she already has a quilt top finished. Quilts can be simple to construct, but striking in impact. This lap-size quilt is 8 x 8 rows. Sharon was running out of white and went as far as it would take her. 

Serene and calm. The shade of this blue almost whispers you to sleep. The construction is as basic as can be: 2.5-inch squares for the 9-patch blocks, making a 6.5-inch unfinished block. Then set together with 6.5-inch setting squares - presto! A great, satisfying finish!

I worked on making pillow cases and a pieced pillow cover for our bed. That will be the topic of tomorrow's post.

Happy Quilting, Friends!

 

Sharon's Latest Flimsy

Tuesday is still our day for getting together to sew, but we have had a full and busy summer, so this past Tuesday was the first we'd been together in some time. The last time we sewed together, Sharon was working on this 9-patch quilt using blues and cream/neutrals from Laundry Basket Quilts maker Edyta Sitar. Now the quilt top is complete. Here are some shots of it.

If you recall, Sharon was inspired by a quilt Terry was making back in April at our Canter's Cave Retreat. Here is a link to that quilt. (Scroll down a bit.) Sharon's is nowhere near as big as Terry's, but the pattern and the fabrics are the same. Sharon said she was ready to be done with this, and it's big enough to suit her. Move on!

Happy Quilting, Friends!

Blogging Milestone: 300th Post

It's been quite a weekend! We've had our fill of Big 10 tournament action, even though our beloved Buckeyes couldn't pull out the win for the championship. I've got a new project started. What do you think of this combination of fabrics from my stash?

It seems like a winning combination to me. And here is the super easy, super fast block I'm using.

Yeah, I'm liking it, too!

And, guess what? This is my 300th post! Wow. Pretty cool. It's been lots of fun.

Happy Quilting, Friends!