Aqua, etc. is the Rainbow Scrap Challenge (RSC) color of the month.
This week while playing with aqua, etc. scraps I added another round to my BIG Potato Chip. It is now 27.5 inches square.
Buckeye Beauties
6 inch
I have been making these blocks for maybe a couple of years with whatever scraps I have in the RSC color of the month. After I made these with aqua scraps I noticed I only needed a few more blocks to reach my goal of 108 blocks so...
...I made more blocks and met my goal. 108 blocks will make for a quilt layout of 9 x 12 blocks of 54 x 72 inches. I happened to have some orange/black and pink/black little Four Patches made when those were the RSC colors this year. I just never got around to making the HSTs for the blocks.
I don't think I'm going to assemble the top this month so I'll put the block set in my Some Assembly Required (SAR) bin.
Streak of Lightning
9 inch finished
A and B blocks
Courthouse Steps
7.5 inch finished
Uneven Nine Patches
7 inch finished
And sew on...
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John had his PET-C stress test yesterday afternoon. Hopefully the results will see him fit to have his mandibulectomy surgery next month. My stress test involved the drive into unfamiliar territory over the river and through a detour to the cardiovascular facility branch in Illinois.
I guess the pre-surgery evaluation team is concerned that the echocardiogram they ordered showed moderate aortic valve stenosis. The reason they ordered the echocardiogram was because they were concerned about the atrial fibrillation episode he had during his April hospital stay.
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Oh joy!
I received a box with a beautiful bouquet of floral fabrics from Julie. I'm not sure how she could part with those! John loved looking at each piece too.
And Sandi sent me a box of goodies too. All kinds of things from backings to batting pieces to scraps and even some roses were in there.
I am very thankful. And my spirit has been lifted!
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I finished the last three books (17-19) of the David Wolf mystery thriller series by Jeff Carson - Echoes Fade, Silent Country and Windburn.
6 comments:
those are all such pretty colors that you have there and they all end up so nice together
You always have the best prints in town. Love to see your blocks. I'm sorry to say that I spotted 4 Buckeyes with the 4-patch units going the wrong way in the orange photo. Looking forward to seeing this quilt coming together. Hopeful that all goes well for John and I'm sorry you have to go through a *stress test* too. Enjoy the newest scraps. ;^)
So many lovely quilts in progress, Cathy--you have such a wealth of ideas--just amazing. Hugs, Julierose
Wow, impressed with all the things you've done with aqua.
I like the idea of the giant potato chip block but I would have to start with a rectangular center so my quilt didn't end up square. Tucking that idea away for the future. As to those florals - I love them but know I won't use them and you almost certainly will. Sending all good wishes your way for the stress levels of you and John.
Your giant chip will be an uncommon-tater. Glad John's cleared for surgery. We'll stay tuned for your reports.
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