Here are all my Jelly rolls stacked up on
my ironing board--
the idea is, that I won't be able
to iron until I start sewing
with them hahahaha;)))))!!
the 3 on the right are all batiks...
and all unopened as yet...
I began this morning with a few leftover
jelly strips from what must have been
a pack of 1930's repro prints that I
bought when my grandchildren were
al little
(The oldest now is turning 26 this Nov.
my how time gets away from us)
I am planning some kind of 16-patch
quilt; I am not sure how I will set them or
if I will add corner triangles...
These below were partial strips so I was
only able to get one block from each pair..
↨↨↨↨
Somewhere in my mind is the dream
that I may live long enough to see
any great grandchildren
that I may have
someday ----
and that these will be the start
of a baby quilt...
for the first one....
👶
["I can dream, can't I?" ...file under
songs for all occasions.;))) ]
AND
below are the rest of those
leftover strips sewn in pairs
hanging over my ironing board...
These will yield 8 more blocks as they are
full length...
At least it's a start, right?
I am really pushing myself
to get out of this "no-sew-jo"
state of mind...
👹👺😞😟😡😢
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Here is the 2nd flowering of my
waxed amaryllis...
And my planted one has two opened flowers
left and one new stem about to burst into bloom.
This one got a little top heavy with FIVE
blossoms and began to list dramatically
so I propped the stem up gently with
a couple wooden chop sticks...
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It was one degree when I arose this
morning at 7:00 and has
now risen to 19....
This cold is slated to stay with
us throughout the coming week...
Fingers crossed we miss that
Nor'easter that is barreling up the
coastline toward us tomorrow!!
☃⛇
Hugs, Julierose,
La Blageuse
(Helga-is-back-in-business-euse)
Reading "The Fire Maker" by Peter May ,
ReplyDeleteA China Thriller...
I recognize one of those jelly rolls. It's the one with the little dogs and children, something "Pips". I loved that line. I made a little quilt for someone. I'm going to have to go find a picture. I just remember enjoying the whole process of making it. My amaryllis is sending up another shoot but I won't be surprised if it's just leaves. I sure have enjoyed it. You 16 patch is sweet - keep going.
ReplyDeleteThat's a lot of jelly rolls. Strangely enough, I've never purchased one yet!
ReplyDeleteThose 16 patch blocks are really pretty, Julierose! Perfect use for a jelly roll or two. Your amaryllis blooms are so pretty!
ReplyDeletewe can do so much with jelly rolls!
ReplyDeleteYou always make fun things w precuts! I have never bought a jelly roll that I recall. The ammie is so pretty, so rewarding. I planted my bulbs just yesterday, worth a try. Their summer growing was ruined by the brick work repairmen. The bulbs look dry and scrawny.
ReplyDeleteI love the 16 patch blocks. They'll make a great quilt. Your amaryllis blossoms are gorgeous and much needed this time of year!
ReplyDeleteYes, you must be prepared, just in case, with a quilt or 2 or 3 for a great-grand. 16 patches are so much fun to make and I love the checkerboard look of the quilts. Your Amaryllis bulbs are putting on a good show for you.
ReplyDeleteI was gifted a Kona solids jelly roll last year and will be using it for our guild’s upcoming vice president’s challenge day. I have to do some cutting to prepare. I don’t usually buy jelly rolls. Pretty 16 patches! Good to be prepared in case a baby comes along! Your amaryllis flowers are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThat 16 patch block is very fun. I am finally feeling my sew-jo returning. Have fun.
ReplyDeleteYou have a nice collection of jelly rolls, Julierose. And you've got a good start on some blocks. I hope you find your sew jo soon....you are so good at it!
ReplyDeleteMy amaryllis is hopefully going to put up a third stalk of flowers - at least it sure looks like it might. The flowers on this one didn't get as big as normal so perhaps it put some of its growing effort into rewarding me with more blooms.
ReplyDeleteI'd really hate to think how much you'd have to pay in order to buy all those jelly rolls now. I was aghast at their price the last time I looked.
I hope you get to see that great-gran, too. Maybe “if you build it, they will come!”
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