In searching for another project to make, I came across a stash of peacock prints. Figured it was time to work with them, and I need a break from orange and black. I have three panels, and some fabrics that match them, and two pieces that I thought matched, but are no where near the others. I have enough of the Glow line from Timeless Treasures to make a throw. The other two panels don’t have enough companion prints. I went shopping and found some of each, and ordered. This is the picture I want to emulate with these quilts. I did a quick work up in EQ8 and got it all figured out as to how many blocks and pieces I needed and then proceeded to cut them too small. I cut them for 6 inch blocks, not 6 inch finished size. I can still make it work, I just need to figure out the correct center panel size. The next two will be cut correctly. In other news, I finished the Cabin Chills top, it went together easily, I even did machine appliqué around the windows and moons.

The El Camino Hex quilt needs a name, I am thinking Fiesta time. Or maybe Fiesta tiles or Talavera. The quilting is almost done, just the top and side borders and few more fill in spots in the centers. This week I got orders for two LA quilted tops. One looks simple and the other is simple but complicated. The complicated one has to be straight on the frame, as it is to be quilted with a very linear panto. The other one is a simple quilt design but I have no idea how the maker wants to finish it, maybe something less linear.

I have been making head way on the floating house, but I doubt I’ll be finished by 10/1. I started this house on about 9/7, so I kinda have another week to make it a full month of stitching. I was hoping to catch up, but maybe next month. The patterning on the house is getting easier, I stitch the darker parts and then fill in with the lighter floss. The roof is going to be a slog, more solid stitching with the Caribbean blue classic color works. With dyed floss I tend to make each square completely as I stitch. I feel it makes the color variations show up better. In the past, I have treaded two needles and stitched the first leg and then the second leg with the second thread. This is easier when stitching straight rows, but can be confusing if you aren’t paying attention.

This little sweater is getting closer to finished too. I was finishing the right front side and realized that I did the neck shaping on the sleeve hole side. Then of course I did the same on the left front piece. Last night I fixed them both and started on the first sleeve. I am thankful that this is not a full size sweater, as I know if it was it would be in the UFO pile.

Be Kind.