A FWQAL Block

OK, so I flipped through the Farmer's Wife Book this afternoon,
thinking I'd better get some fabrics ready to go for another block
someday---When the Century of Progress Block caught my eye. 

I was explaining fussy cutting to munchkin & I thought why not show you instead of trying to explain it...we also talked about adjusting patterns so the pieces in the center were combined to make the corners of the inner square larger, decreasing bulk in the center. 
You can do THAT? Oh, yes, you can!

Piece.

Heather

Vacation Spot Surprise

Mr. Fabulous is one smart cookie. Before heading out to the beach our very first day away, he drove us straight to a little quilt shop & watched the munchkins for me while I took a quick look around. Of course, I found a few goodies including these Aunt Grace 30s reproductions. THAT'S the way to a quilter's heart, isn't it? Surprise Fabric Shopping!!

I found a couple black and whites for RSVP blocks, some red just because & some blue with white polka dots possibly for the Farmer's Wife Quilt....we shall see....but I rarely say no to polka dots.                                           

Piece, Love & Fabric Shopping, Heather                                                                                                 

                               

A Few Days at the Beach

Spring break sunshine made beachcombers out of us at a barrier island. 

We played in the sand, found seashells and relaxed, just enjoying each other's company.

We picked up several bags of shells and a little sand, too. I found a few gorgeous shells that were occupied, so we gently returned them to the sea. 

For now, I've placed the seashells in glass vases...

until we find some containers with lids that I can seal.
I love sand at the beach but not so much in the carpet.

I hope you're able to take some time to enjoy life with your loved ones.

Happy Easter from our family to yours.

Heather

RSVP Block

It's been a wonderful week with some fun in the sun, photos to follow soon. 

Today, I whipped up a quick block for RSVP using 

Jinny Beyer's Centennial Pattern (FREE). 

The templates are available for a 12 inch block here. 

My block came up a little short since RSVP likes 12.5 inch square unfinished. 

I added a little matching polka dot border to get it to their preferred size. 

I wonder if I was supposed to do scant 1/4 throughout 

or if anyone else runs into the same issue. 

In any case, block number one is done!

Now, if I could just master the photo editing on the apple I'd be set.

PIECE.

Heather

Fun Mail!

Fun mail arrived this week----a beautiful selection of 30s reproduction prints 

may just make it into the Dear Jane one of these days. 

Munchkin already says she's 'got dibs' on the yellow. 

I adore supporting her fabric habit.

Piece.

Heather