The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have.
~Vince Lombardi
Quilting
The butterfly quilt is finally finished. Can you believe these blocks began in 2017 and have been hibernating in a box for four years?
The inner border gives a needed break and the light fabric sets off the green backgrounds although a different light fabric might have worked better. Still, this is the best in my stash and these quilts are about using what's on hand as well as welcoming a new child.
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| Butterfly Baby quilt |
Nothing much will show on the busy top but Baptist fans are always a good choice. The directional changes strengthen the quilting. This time I added a curve of petals in each fan. That took care of the inner section.
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| Butterfly quilt quilting detail |
The inner border is a simple set of loops. Then I foolishly created large pebbles for the outer border. It took forever, used loads of thread, and doesn't even show. Sometimes I outsmart myself.
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| Butterfly quilt outer border detail |
The back is a large floral on white from my stash. The binding is a multi-colored batik that blends with most of the colors.
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| Butterfly quilt folded |
Quilt Specifics
Size: 40" x 40"
Design: String tulips and string block border
Batting: Mountain Mist Cream Rose cotton
Thread: Superior 50/3 light and grey cotton thread
Quilting: FMQ
Approximate yardage: 6 yds
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Reading
I'm losing details of each series by reading one novel and waiting for a couple of months. OTOH, there can be a different loss when reading too many in a row. The quirks of an author become annoying. I decided to try a different tack - either read them all the way through or at least in groups. Trying to get more out of them without a surfeit.
Anyway I finished three more in Martin Walker’s Bruno mysteries: The Devil’s Cave, The Resistance Man, and The Children Return, plus the novella Bruno and the Carol Singers. This is an excellent series with well-developed characterizations, setting, and knowledge of the region and its history.
We also watched the latest Pixar movie this weekend. Luca, a fish-herding sea creature, meets Alberto, a fellow sea creature who lives in an abandoned tower. They dream of visiting the mainland and buying a Vespa. Their behavior reminded me of my brothers growing up. How did any of them survive to adulthood?
And then DH found Smigadoon! on Apple+, a six espisode take-off of classic musicals. We've watched the first three and enjoyed the talented actors.
Monthly FUR (Fabric Use Rate)
Two quilts this month. July = 12.5 yds. YTD = 94.375 yards. I purchased some fabric this summer but am still winnowing my stash.