While going through my quilting library--I came across my old favorite....
One of the very first quilting books i purchased....
(and of course, you know I am stopping to re-read favorite parts during this
re shelving ;))) event)
And then, after a cup of tea and a sit down while looking at my messy
side table heaped with strips and strings ....
this happened......
Since I am in a log cabin frame of mind after finishing my Log Cabin Loonies,
I began sorting strings scattered all over my side table..and just came across these few
fabric strips left of some of my favorite fabrics...they kinda just fell together....😂
Don't these make cute little scenes----
I think I will title it: "Winter by the Sea"--
definitely after a storm....
with ocean waves crashing ashore...
and gusty winds blowing.........
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Perhaps my listening to the Shipping Forecast on Youtube to calm myself while
shelving those heavy books, and feeling kinda blue....missing Mom a bit...
and
after watching the Weather and all about the upcoming hurricanes
influenced my eyes ---matching these fabrics together out of the
mish-mashed heap that resides on my side table...
AND
my mind jumped ship--so to speak--
AND
these were born...
This sky fabric reminds me of winter skies after blizzards...
Also, we hear that as of tomorrow this little respite of cooler temps will
fade in the onslaught of a new heat and humidity wave --and so I'm dreaming of
cooler temps....
Who knew? Quien Sabe? Huh???
And so, you never know when serendipity will hit, right? ( I even used my
scissors to trim up the little bits I needed)
And...I really don't know
what this may turn out to be....
but am enjoying this improv moment..
a rare "Time Out Of Mind" moment...
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Do you ever have something HIT you like this--naturally you have to
"go with the flow" immediately (no, I can't come to the phone!!") and
get it together while the Angel of Inspiration is visiting you....;}}}
and so, this is my little tale for THIS quiet Sunday...
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Today's menu will be Tacos and Refried Beans at noon and
"catch as catch can" for supper....
I HOPE MY ANGEL VISITS YOU TODAY, TOO...;*}}}}
Hugs to you all,
Julierose, La Blageuse (inspired-euse)




Love it Julie. So fun. Send your angel over please. And thanks 😉
ReplyDeleteMay I please borrow your angel of inspiration soon? I could really use her right about now! Your inspiration piece is beautiful, I'll look forward to seeing what comes next.
ReplyDeleteThanks for a lovely story. Beautiful "Winter by the sea" quilt! :-)
ReplyDeletelove it to, looks a little like Christmas
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful. Winter-y serendipity.
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed the storms will dissipate and/ or go elsewhere, like out to sea.
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Love your inspiration. We are having cooler right now, too. It is quite likely to get cooler here... We are just lucky not to have had frosts yet. Some close in folks have had them already.
ReplyDeleteHugs
'Fabric Makes the Quilt', looks like a good read.
ReplyDeleteAnd your winter log cabins will be beautiful.
Inspiration angel dust wanted here too.
Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWhen the inspiration angel strikes, you just have to go with it!
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping your angel pops by here some time, too.
Love how the Angel of Inspiration touched you!!
ReplyDeleteLove those fabrics and yes that is just the story that they portray. Looking forward to seeing the end result.
ReplyDeleteYou recommended the book to me. I remember reading it years ago, too, but don't still own it. I'll look for it again.
ReplyDeleteI love how our most recent projects inform our current scraps. Winter by the Sea is lovely. You'll have fun making it and we'll all enjoy the progress photos. It's great that you're using scissors instead of rotary tools. More like a storm.
Hi Julierose wow these blocks and strips go wonderful together i love the scenes,you are very clever my friend,well done xx
ReplyDelete"Winter by the Sea" - golly I love this!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletesuch a great book. I should pull mine out and look at it!
ReplyDeleteHave that book - so full of goodness. Love your new piece!
ReplyDeleteI like your winter scenes and the title "Winter By the Sea" is perfect. Enjoyed reading your post.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving this quilt and the way you are assembling it. Great ideas!
ReplyDeleteThose improv fabric strips really sit well together!
ReplyDeleteI love moments like that! The times when you're driven?? the best
ReplyDeleteI love this new quilt piece. Especially the cloud fabric sets it off beautifully. Great name for it too. Please send that angel to visit my mind.
ReplyDeleteLove your fabrics Julierose and the book is a favourite of mine, sits on the bookshelf as I write.
ReplyDeleteI think your Angel of Inspiration hit me too on Sunday. But wow, she totally clobbered you! That’s a great mix of fabric inspiration. I just hope it isn’t a forewarning!
ReplyDeleteYour angel of inspiration is a blessing that I seem to need.
ReplyDeleteSorry you are missing your mom .
I am loving your scene and how you described it as well :)
That is my all-time favourite quilt book! And look what inspiration you took from it - I love these fabrics and what you have done with them.
ReplyDeletebeautiful post. I love the blues in the piece you're working on
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