Sunday Quilt Inspiration: Words and Phrases

In September of 2015 I wrote this SQI about using text in quilts. At the time I was collecting fabric with words, which was becoming an easier goal anytime I walked into a quilt shop. Today at least one piece in a line of fabric has some kind of lettering or words. And I have enough text fabric to make several quilts. 

Nevertheless, words and how we use them still fascinate me. There are always words in my head. And I analyze sentences, usage, mechanics at the drop of a hat. Ask me if I've seen a sign (or a million) that needed correcting. These quilts don't need a red pen; they just want an audience.

Like the other 13,000+ quilts, these pins can be found in my "heart, quilts" board. In fact, they are in a new board called, "words and texts." Have you made a quilt with words? What about using fabric with text? 

Sunday Quilt Inspiration: Red and Black

 Four years ago I wrote this SQI post because, as I mentioned, I was deep into making these red and black headbands for students at our school. The end of football season is generally a couple of weeks of miserably cold, damp wind. Ear coverings are especially nice if you're sitting on a metal bleacher.

Uniforms are khaki pants with either red or white polo shirts, so the girls are looking forward to having something that matches their uniforms but still can add a little contrasting color.  These headbands are reversible, which makes them especially useful for that purpose. 

It's interesting that this particular SQI is still especially popular and that the red/black colors are even more popular in buffalo checks and winter cabin colors.

Red and black quilts? Well, of course!

Here's wishing you a wonderful week and lots of quilting! 

Sunday Quilt Inspiration: SUNRISE / SUNSET

Sunrises and sunsets, when I get to see them in person, remind me of the beauty of individuality. Every one is stunningly beautiful and stunningly different. In fact, I've been on my way home, seen a gorgeous sunset out of my windshield, and pulled over several times to take pictures of the same sunset. 

One time, while driving across the I-10 bridge in Baton Rouge the sunset looked like it could not get any better, so I pulled over in Lobdell to take a photo. Then on Hwy. 190, it changes before my eyes--every few minutes the colors become richer, the sunlight changes. So I pulled over in Livonia, and again in Krotz Springs to take photos. 

And so it went until, finally, the sun settled into its cozy sleep, and I had given at least 30 minutes of a long drive to pulling over, taking photos, and waiting for traffic to give me space to jump back into the fray. Only to discover that the sun had played another trick. Because, you see, as beautiful as one picture is, every time I pull over a better photo opportunity presents itself. 

I've played this game with the sun on several evenings. But the sun is a trickster and knows the game better than I. Interestingly, I don't win, but I also don't lose, because I have had the opportunity to experience and appreciate the beauty of God's imagination. 

So that brings us to sunrise/sunset quilts. I'm sure someone has figured out a way to determine whether each photo is a morning or evening capture, but I just enjoy them regardless of when they were taken. I love to paint a sunset, but we need to look at quilts of sunsets.

The next time you notice a sunset, take a photo and wait five to ten minutes. You'll want another. Then another. Perhaps one more. Or have you already found yourself in awe at the changing beauty of a sunrise or sunset? Which are you more likely to see?

CQG meeting

 I almost missed the window of posting about our August Cotton Quilters' Guild meeting. There will be another meeting in just a few days. In addition to having our meeting, this month we held a sew day which, I am happy to report, was a great success. But I'm getting ahead of myself. 

President Maggie

Treasurer Irma and Secretary Mary C.

 social distancing and masks

Some of the blocks for our current BOM, which I have yet to begin. Oh dear me! I've decided to finish my current BOM (Sugaridoo) before beginning another. Hmm, maybe not the best idea, but it's decided. Now for a really cool show and tell. Everyone has been busy. It must be this quarantine business.

And two more items, a set of bags that Sheila made. I love how professional they look. She used cork on the bottom one which really gives it a good structure. 

And lastly, also from Sheila, a felt quiet book about "The Three Little Pigs." This is the cutest little book you can imagine. There are several pieces that are separate from the book so that the reader can play by moving the pigs, the wolf, the building materials, etc. around. I think there's even a pot to put on the fire in the brick house. She explain how she makes them and that she makes several every time she builds a new house. I was really impressed!