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...
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