Monday, June 8, 2009

Colleen’s block

I finished Colleen’s block over the weekend.  I really love the way it turned out.

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She gave us a lot of discretion on how to put it together.  I had a creative block for a few days, but then remembered this quilt from Ashley, at Film in the Fridge.  When I remembered that, I thought it would go well with all the very cool colors and shapes in the fabrics Colleen chose.

The square was slightly short of the requested 12.5”, so I hope that Colleen has some solid to wrap around the edge.  I think wrapping it in the dark blue of the center will really make it stand out.

I’d like to try this method again, in a small quilt.

On to other things…remember my list of things to do?  Well, I finished both the blocks (One really turned out horrible…so bad that I will not post about it), and the dress to be done by 6/15…not even started!  I went to my local library on Friday, picked up some books with the kids, and one for myself. 

IMG_0109 Talk about a phenomenal book.  I have not been able to put this down.  If it wasn’t for taking care of the kids/house/laundry/work, I would have completed this book in 2 days. 

I have not really sat and read a book for quite a while.  I kept trying, but could not seem to get into the books I picked up.  It’s so nice to curl up and enjoy a good book again. 

Back to my page…

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

I love that square.

Is the book "The Time Traveler's Wife"? Can't see title with glare.

Thanks fro recommendation.

Mom

Unknown said...

I LOVE my block! It turned out so great... and no worries about the size : )

The Time Traveler's Wife is one of my very favorite books. I remember not being able to put it down too.

Sara said...

I really like the block you made.

I recently got that book from my library, too. Great read. Could not put it down.

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