Here are all my spool blocks to date. I managed to make 13 this week! I went through a stash of charm squares I have been collecting for a while and found a few suitable fabrics. I wasn't going to buy any more fabric for this project........well I couldn't resist............these a very addictive little blocks!! I have a dozen more blocks prepared ready to sew!I have finally started my Josephs Coat quilt!!!! So far my first block is just pinned in place. There is still lots of fabric to be cut out, but it is fun fussy cutting Westminster fabrics! I am going to stay with mainly green and blue fabrics. On Tuesday I am going to a "catch up / get a move on" class with Kellie of Don't Look Now! I can't wait!!!
Cheddar Cheese and Crackers is basted and ready to quilt! I know I will quilt straight lines on the little coloured squares, but I haven't decided yet what I will do in the cheddar squares.
After reading Jan of Be*mused's post on some Japanese quilting I have been inspired to try something new. Nothing to show yet, but it is growing.
An azalea from my garden.
We had the good news during the week that our water restrictions are being eased. From the beginning of April we will be allowed to water our gardens for 2 hours every second morning. At the moment we are allowed to water only twice a week for 2 hours. It has been hard keeping the azaleas alive because they have a shallow root system so evaporation from the hot sun takes a lot of moisture from the soil. I have been using recycled water and collected rain water to keep my garden going.
Have a great week, everyone. Take time to smell the roses. :)
Great spools Miriam.. we have not had rain for over 3 months, so we'll get water restrictions next summer..
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Julia ♥
Your spools are lovely and of course I love your JC block, great colours and fabrics and remind me of mine. Happy quilting on the CC&C, it looks great.
ReplyDeleteI love those spools. After seeing so many around blogland, my resistance is beginning to crumble.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that your water restrictions are easing up--I always enjoy your garden pictures.
OH I just love your spools, very pretty fabrics.
ReplyDeleteoh wish we had azaleas like that blooming now...
The JC block is just BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
have a great weekend
Kathie
I love the Joseph's Coat - that looks like a really neat pattern and I like the colors you have chosen.
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I love the Josephs coat as well. The colors are stunning! I can't wait to see the whole quilt when its finished.
ReplyDeleteI love the color you are using in your spools. They are different then everyone else's that I have seen, very refreshing. Congrats on the water.
ReplyDeleteOooo so very pretty!! I really love your color choices for your Joseph's Coat, this will be a stunner when done.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy you have been able to keep the azaleas going, they are my favorite flowers.
Crispy
I would smell the roses...well daffodils are the only thing blooming right now....but they are covered with snow and it's really, really cold out...
ReplyDeleteI klosjes are lovely and I like your colors. You make me want to get a start on my JC too. It's going to be one beautiful quilt Miriam...have fun in your class with Kellie!
Nothing to smell here as yet, buts are growing though! Simply love your klosjes! Told you it was a nasty virus hihi! Love the colours you use on the coat!! No water restrictions here in Holland because we get enough rain during summers and hope it will stay that way for my garden!! Take care, happy sewing, hugs, Daniƫlle
ReplyDeleteYou have been busy! Love the spools & the JC block looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThe Klosjes sure are addictive, but so much fun to make. Such pretty fabric. I made a few more this week, then I did last week. Also, love the JC block!
ReplyDeleteLovely spools, they are certainly catching on everywhere! I also love your cheddar cheese and crackers quilt and the colours in your Joseph block
ReplyDeleteYour projects are wonderful, and I really love everything that you are doing.
ReplyDeleteMicki
Oooh, by my count, you should be just about going to your class with Kellie now -- I hope you have a great time. I LOVE the colors you've chosen for your Joseph's Coat!
ReplyDeleteOh, your spool blocks are fabulous!! Love the fabrics you're using. The Joseph's Coat colours are lovely!!
ReplyDeleteYour spools are wonderful. I am curious about the group and how to make them. Is there a pattern to use? Is there something special about Saturday? I would love to start some and use as a portable hand project. Are they hand or machine made? You have a great blog, I'll be back.
ReplyDeleteYou have been so productive! I love the spool blocks and the fabrics are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe JC blocks are outstanding too!!
your spools are lovey! I like your colors so very much. Your doll quilt will be lovely when finished.
ReplyDeleteSo, do feel about green like I feel about pink :)
Yes, indeed, you've been busy!
ReplyDeleteI wanted to let you know that I nominated you for a Sunshine award, an award given to bloggers who encourage creativity and positivity - you certainly qualify! You can check out your award on my blog! pennyquilts.blogspot.com.
I love the blues-greens in your first two projects! You are really moving along on several fronts, aren't you!?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the mention. Can't wait to see what else you've been up to!
Miriam,
ReplyDeleteI have been slack reading your blog and many other lately. So busy. But I am going to catch up now.
Love the spools. And such a beautiful azeala. I have not seen one that shape before.
Miriam, how very nice to meet YOU! I love your Klosjes! I really like the colours you are chosing, are you planning to make your Klosjes-quilt into a Charm Quilt? I am also very happy to see I am not the only one 'behind' on JC! :) Your colours are Gorgeous!
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Valentina from Cyprus