zig zag quilt...a.k.a. "Over the Hills"

I'm still dealing with issues posting but at least I can do this much.

 

This is what I'm working on right now.  It used up a charm pack and the leftovers of a second charm pack plus a couple of scraps I found.   The gray is Kona yardage that I purchased online for a very good price.

The pattern calls for 11 blocks across and 14 rows, I think.  I decided to make it 12

blocks across and 12 rows, which with borders should make it about 58" x 58".  Extra were made "just in case" and, I think, will be used to make a small quilt that might be the right size to use for someone in a wheel chair - not sure yet, though.

I want to get back into making some more string blocks, but can't remember where I put the 'special' paper that's like newsprint and can go through the printer.  I normally use phone book pages for string blocks, but I thought I'd make some paper pieced pineapple blocks this time.  I could use reg. printer paper, but I bought this 'newsprint' specifically for projects like this and I'd like to be able to use it this time - if I can only find it! (the problem with re-organizing and moving supplies from one room to another :(  ).

The quilt on my mid arm frame (Mo'e for those who don't know) has been there for a little over a week now.  A small quilt with just 12 blocks that I can't decide how I want to quilt the background.  I quickly figured out how I wanted to do the cats, but the background has had me stymied.  I'm also still recuperating from all the walking I did last weekend when the oldest daughter was here with two of my great grandkids so I haven't felt like standing at Mo'e long enough to do even one block.

I'm adding a lot to the cats in the way of quilting... the inner ears, faces, feet/legs and elongated tails were not in the pattern, but I think they make the cats way cuter.  In doing the eyes different, I think it gives each one a little 'personality' - some are happy, some are grumpy.... It would be nice to get the quilt done this week so I can get another one onto Mo'e - we'll see if it actually happens.  :)

take care...

Hi! Remember me?

Ok, this is a test... I've had problems (some user caused, some unknown fault).  

I know it's been 'forever' since I posted on my blog; things happen and other things don't happen. And I'm still having problems with google. I have been quilting although it's been hit or miss. Finally got started on the 2020 quilt... that's what the first bunch of pics are..what I've done so far.