I auditioned fabrics for sashing for Salmagundi Road, picked one, and left the rest of the pieces in a pile at the end of the ironing board. As I came across other possible backing fabrics I kept adding them to the pile. I thought I would piece some of them together later for a backing for Salmagundi Road.
And then before the backing could happen...I decided to to make some Salsa and do a little Salsa Dancing instead.
These are 18 inch blocks.
The pattern is a free one from Anna Maria Horner called Spinning Stars.
I made one in 2015 I called Petunias that was made from fabrics leftover from a Pickle Dish quilt.
I thought I would make one 72 x 90 for my husband (he's tall) to replace the old Winery quilt he currently keeps on the back of his recliner but I wasn't sure if I had enough Salsa ingredients in my stash for 20 blocks.
First I made the above four blocks to see how they would look. Sometimes I get some crazy ideas, you know, so that's why I usually make a few trial blocks to see if I want to go further or want to throw them into the scrap orphanage and abandon the crazy idea.
I liked them.
And then I cut wedges from my tomatoes, onions, peppers, garlic, tortilla chips (yes, I have tortilla chip fabric in my stash), and parsley I pretended was cilantro. I was hoping I could cut 160 wedges for my 20 blocks and I made it with little to spare. Then I looked for some reds, greens and reddish browns I could use for the outside rings and sewed wedges and ring pieces together. Now I hope I have enough yellow, orange and orange red tone on tones for the corners. I'm not sure I do but I'm going to scrounge around.
Now, what to do for that Salmagundi Road backing??? Hmmmm....
That's kinda the way I work, too. Loose fabric becomes fair game.
ReplyDeleteI like your Petunia quilt. Now maybe Salsa?
ReplyDeleteIt's a good pattern. The search is on, decisions to make.
That's a good way to start the week!
Oh my gosh, your creativity knows no bounds! I love these blocks and fabrics, way better they should shine in their own quilt rather than sitting silently holding the back of a quilt together.
ReplyDeleteThose blocks are so-o-o-o cute! ---"Love"
ReplyDeleteYUM--love this delish pattern you are making...hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteClever idea! I love it!
ReplyDeleteI stumbled across my stash of pepper and veggie fabrics this week, too, and couldn't resist piecing up a top. I say when the fabric calls your name, ya gotta listen. Your husband must love salsa if you have him in mind for this one :)
ReplyDeleteI have been collecting fruit & veg fabrics for a few months and wondered how to use them - now I know- Thanks :)
ReplyDeleteOlé! What a fun idea and great blocks. I don’t know how you do it, but this will be another home run quilt!
ReplyDeleteYou are just too funny. And your habits must be rubbing off on me because I have about 6 different projects jumbled up around me. I keep finding something else I want to try.
ReplyDeleteI did get the top together for an H2H quilt. Now to piece a backing and find some batting. Weather is keeping me inside. Don't spring plans to make an appearance this year.
Pat
That is hilarious! You fell in love with another quilt idea when you were supposed to be making a backing! LOL
ReplyDeleteYou are incorrigible, Cathy! Another quilt started, but who's counting? Certainly not you, I think.
ReplyDeleteThis happens to me all the time. No wonder quilts never get quilted around here. I love these blocks, the Salsa idea for your husband and the vision of you dancing around your sewing room!
ReplyDeleteLove this quilt idea! Those blocks are adorable. You have a bottomless pit of fabric. I would love to see your stash.
ReplyDeleteAnd as usual, I love this quilt!
ReplyDelete(Now I'm picturing a future where your husband's wondering why he always gets so hungry when he sits in the recliner...)
Oh yeah...I’m supposed to be looking for a backing...
ReplyDeleteHow fun!!!! Such a great theme, and I'm impressed that you had so many salsa ingredients in your stash!
ReplyDeleteI know I've already left a comment on this post, but I just have to tell you that every time I scroll past the pictures in this post, I see a beautiful, delicious salad! I think these blocks are going to make a great quilt if you continue that theme! ---"Love"
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