I’m a little behind on posting because our 1930’s group has been busy working this summer, even with all the interruptions. I will try to get caught up with posts soon. Early in the summer we did these two blocks. Block #10 is called Flying Birds & Flowers and is a 9″x9″ block. The birds are the pieced triangle blocks and the flowers are obviously the applique flowers. We kept the pieced color scheme the same as the pattern but chose different flowers. The pattern called for a light and dark pink but we went for a bold violet and orange for more contrast with the backgrounds. We each have different preferences for the applique blanket stitch colors so our top stitching varies between each of us between lots of contrast and less contrast. [Read more…] about Ode to the 1930’s-blocks #10 & #11
Scott and Sue Family
A spaceship quilt
Ode to the 1930’s-block #8 & #9
Block #8 Pieced Flowers 12×12
This is a combo applique and pieced block. With those flying geese pieced with the bias triangles like this designer loves, it was hard to get the pieced flowers straight, but the applique came out cute. Our blocks came out a little different sized and we are starting to get concerned about what will happen when we try to put this sampler together at the end. We’ll see how that works out, but that’s a long way down the road. [Read more…] about Ode to the 1930’s-block #8 & #9
Cruisin’ Thru the Cozies 2015 wrap-up
Cruisin’ Thru the Cozies Reading Challenge 2015
This will be my third year to participate in this challenge hosted by Yvonne at Socrates’ Book Reviews and I have finished it in the first half of the year at the highest level because I love me some cozy mysteries and am working through several series. So I am going for Level 4-Sleuth Extraordinaire. Although it took me a little longer than usual to get through my cozy goal, I’m done long before the end of the year and it’s time to start finishing up some challenges and getting them posted.
Choose the level you wish to participate:
Level 1 – Snoop – Read at least 6 books
Level 2 – Investigator – Read 7-12 books
Level 3 – Super Sleuth – Read 13 or more books
Level 4 – Sleuth Extraordinaire – Read 20 or more
Here’s my list of fun mysteries accomplished this year:
1. As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust (Flavia de Luce #7), Alan Bradley
2. Snow White Red-Handed, Maia Chance
3. The Return of Captain John Emmett, Elizabeth Speller
4. A Lesson in Secrets (Maisie Dobbs #8), Jacqueline Winspear
5. Elegy for Eddie (Maisie Dobbs #9), Jacqueline Winspear
6. Owls Well That Ends Well (Meg Langslow #6), Donna Andrews
7. Death in Kenya, M.M. Kaye
8. Steeped in Evil (Tea Shop #15), Laura Childs
9. Hangman’s Root (China Bayles #3), Susan Wittig Albert
10. Miss Julia Lays Down the Law (Miss Julia #16), Ann B. Ross
11. Rosemary Remembered (China Bayles #4), Susan Wittig Albert
12. Rueful Death (China Bayles #5), Susan Wittig Albert
13. Eggs in a Casket (Cackleberry Club #5), Laura Childs
14. The Anatomist’s Wife (Lady Darby #1), Anna Lee Huber
15. Love Lies Bleeding (China Bayles #6), Susan Wittig Albert
16. Chile Death (China Bayles #7), Susan Wittig Albert
17. Mortal Arts (Lady Darby #2), Anna Lee Huber
18. A Grave Matter (Lady Darby #3), Anna Lee Huber
19. Lavender Lies (China Bayles #8), Susan Wittig Albert
20. A Study in Death (Lady Darby #4), Anna Lee Huber
Ode to the 1930’s-blocks #6 & 7
After a long hiatus including grandkid birthdays, brief vacations, and illness, the 1930’s quilt group is back on track and making blocks. We are continuing in numerical order and still making the biggest blocks.
Block #6 Godey’s Lady’s Book 12×12
This block looks deceptively simple to piece, but as mentioned previously, this pattern uses no “easy” piecing techniques so all the triangles are pieced on the bias causing stretching and irritation. We worked over those yellow star points to keep them from undue stretching and warping. Grr. We strayed from the recommended color way by bringing in all those brights and we love them! We are tired of the pale pink, yellow, green theme and want some diversity so are slowly bringing in other colors. Our 1930’s quilt will definitely be more vibrant than the pattern. [Read more…] about Ode to the 1930’s-blocks #6 & 7