Sycamore Falling

Almost finished. Just waiting on the frame to come in to mount this piece on. (pictures are clickable)

FULL PIECE 12-1/2″ square.

CORNER DETAIL:

WHAT I USED TO CREATE THE EDGE:

Rainy Day – August 26th

It’s rainy here today

Perfect day for my little helper to desert me in favor of a nap:

And of course a rainy day means it’s really dark in the house….perfect for taking aquarium pictures:

But how do you tell the fish to stay still so you can get a clear picture?

What else is special about today. Well, 29 years ago today, at 4:54 a.m., after two days of labor, my son was born. Wherever you are today my dear son, know mom loves you, and we’re here……and we trust you’ll call when you can. Happy Birthday my baby boy!

Holiday lap quilt

The fabrics:

the plan:

the blocks:

The rows are all sewn. Next step is to put the rows together, then add the borders and decide on the quilting pattern. I’m not sure yet exactly what size this will be, the center is about 50 x 65, give or take an inch or so. Possibly 4″ borders, possibly 6″ borders. It just depends on what size looks best with the size/pattern of the blocks.

I’ve got another one of these started in a scrappy non-planned fabric way. Interesting the difference between the planned/controlled color placement and the scrappy one….and I love both! I’m thinking maybe on the scrappy one I’ll do pieced borders? Just a thought, but first I have to find actual yardage of the fabric line. I’m using charm packs to piece it and it’s a line from last year. And of course until I decide the center is large enough, I don’t even know how much border fabric I might need. Did I mention the scrappy one is non-planned?