The June challenge for Island Batik is a free one, make whatever you like. I had planned to use this line for a quilt, but wasn't sure exactly what to make. Then when such a senseless, evil tragedy occurred in Nova Scotia in April, I knew I'd make a quilt for the #QuiltsforNS drive hosted by the Maritime Modern Quilt Guild.
I just love how it has turned out. I had planned to remake my pattern some time with a complete half heart instead of a broken one, but sadly, it's another broken hearted one. I've pieced the backing using leftovers from other Island Batik projects. A comment Kathleen (Kathleen McMusings) left on Instagram gave me the idea to make one extra 6" heart and use it for the label, working it into the piecing of the back. After doing house chores, I spent a good chunk of today quilting it. It's now squared up and just needs binding.
I did complete my goal of finishing my pink RSC blocks for Project #2.
I am loving working with pink!
I finished up my Project #1 9-patch blocks in between making the backing and making myself a new mask, since I've somehow have lost my original one.
Remember to go over to Devoted Quilter, and check out my post on yoga poses.
Tomorrow is an auspicious day here on the blog: it's a famous Canadian's birthday (wink), which means it is the opening of the linky party to show off your finishes of my Centred QAL! I will leave the link open for one week, so if you haven't got your flimsy quilted yet, this buys you a little time. See you tomorrow morning!
Linking up with Angela at soscrappy
Grace looks good in blue jeans! What a worthy cause to donate her to.
ReplyDeleteSEW many pretty PINK scraps in your blocks for the RSC, Sandra! Best of luck on finishing up your Grace quilt. Hoping you have a wonderful birthday tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteYour dad sounds like he was a lot of fun. I had a dad like that, and he is still making me smile after all these years--sometimes in the most unexpected moments. That is not his only legacy but I know it is one that would make him happy.
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is lovely and the pattern is perfect for donating to Nova Scotia. I'm sure the love you put into it will bring comfort who the recipient.
ReplyDeleteGrace is beautiful in blue and I'm not really a blue person :-)
ReplyDeleteAnother great quilt. I can't wait to see it. I saw your post over at Leanne's. Must remember to do these stretches. LOL
ReplyDeletethe blue is beautiful in your quilt too. It is such a shame there is yet another need for a quilt, but the recipient will be delighted.
ReplyDeleteI blog, and comment, all the time in my head. And I must take another look at your yoga posts. I seem to have stiffened up rather during the lockdown
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