That is what I am calling TJ's quilt. He does float my boat, so it is fitting. Today Sweetheart headed to the country to work at his mom's house. I set up shop in the eating area so I could watch kids and sew all day. My goal: 12 sailboat blocks. I had some pieces cut, but still needed all the background cut and had all the piecing to do. I got busy!There was the marking of the sails (1/2 square triangles).
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The trimming of the sails..JPG)
Hey quilters! What do you call these little corners you have to snip off???.JPG)
I call them tits. Am I the only one?? I am sure I did not come up with that term on my own....did I?? Please someone, tell me that you call them that too!!!Sails are done and flying in the sky.
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Next I made the boats.
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Such a simple and fun process, these blocks..JPG)
Now to float my boat.....
This water fabric is wonderful!! I just love it!! I had planned to use a different blue in each block, but fell so in love with this fabric I bought it for all the blocks plus the cream for the sky....looks like wind in the cream color, and waves in the blue.
The boats kept multiplying.
Soon....ok, not so soon, but by nightfall I had all 12 boats floating!!
Now to find a perfect sashing and border!!The postman brought a package today. I had forgot I was a runner up on Linda's blog giveaway. The runner up gets just as good a prize as the winner over there!!!
It is just gorgeous!! Inside were a notepad and matching wallet....I forgot to take pics of those. I am bad like that! Thank you Linda. It is beautiful!!! I plan to take it on my trip to Galena next week!Sassy was all worn out from protecting us from houseflies. She ate at least 3....Zach lets them in on purpose for her.
Would you all say a little prayer for Joanne? Her sweet husband passed away after a short battle with cancer on Sunday night. I can not imagine the grief of that, but I know many of you can. Maybe let her know you are thinking of her.
8 comments:
TJ's quilt is WONDERFUL!! I call those little bits Dog Ears. Hey, I have some of that water fabric, one in grey and one in green :0)
Crispy
TITS?? Really?? I have never heard that... I say dog ears, but mostly I just ignore them...lol
The quilt is wonderful...
Lovely boats, no not tits,lol Dog ears... too funny.
So I guess that dog ears is the word to use....where in the world did I get "tits"? HAD to be my mother.
Bren~ Leave it to you to come up wiht such an unusual term for those little bits. Your sailboats are so pretty and will make a beautiful quilt. I have taken sewing off of my current things to do. I do not enjoy sewing as much as hand work. So right now I am going to concentrate on some stitching projects. I have all kinds of patterns that I have printed of the computer and want to get working on some of them. Have a great rest of the week.
Blessings,Joann
I'm cracking up that you're blaming your mom for your terminology! I love you two!
TJ's quilt is great! I love the little sailboats and the colors are all just right.
I'm wishing you lived closer, sweet friend. Many "quilty" type ideas running through my inexperienced head, and I'd love nothing more than spreading out the books that have inspired me and sharing the pictures with you for feedback. The icing on that proverbial cake, would be if we could then head to the quilt shop (yours or mine) together! sigh.......
Bren, I, too, call them dog ears. LOL TJ's quilt is wonderful. I know he is going to treasure it. It really is fun when we work on a project that goes together beautifully and we know it is for a very loved one. Have a great evening. I hope Sassy doesn't get a tummy ache from overeating flies. LOL Winona
Bren, I don't call them anything but I have little piles of trims just like you do...I love the 'float my boat' blocks and the colors you've chosen.
Sending blessings to your friend, Joanne
Mama Bear
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