Peg at Happy in Quilting has issued a challenge which I’ve joined in on — finish 5 flimsies into quilts by the end of July. I don’t know if I’ll get five done, but the blue and white stars is one and up next will be my shabby chic diamonds.
I’ve shown these before on my blog but they have now moved up to the next major project I want to work on and get off the UFO list. There are about 50 of these pieced diamonds from Quilted Diamonds 2. I have an idea for a setting which will utilize a border of either small 6-pointed stars or small GFG flowers, also done in shabby chic.
This won’t be a really large quilt, but I think it will be a good-sized lap quilt. And I get to work with my favourite types of fabrics! Right now I have two ideas for the centre of this quilt. Either a thin sashing with cornerstones between each diamond, setting them into a large rectangle with a thin border and then a border of either the small stars or small GFG flowers.
Or I may make large diamonds out of 4 diamonds each — and then sash those large diamonds, turn that into a rectangle and again add a small border then a border utilizing the stars or GFG flowers.
The gardeners have planted flowers under each of the trees out on the roof garden. This is what the base of one of the crab apple trees looks like now. 
Smudge really outdid himself this time. We’re always amazed at the positions in which he sleeps!
I love this picture of Lester — to me he looks like he’s thinking and communicating. He is the most affectionate cat I have ever known.
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Lester is giving you the EYE for sure! And Smudge – what are you doing? You’re a funny contortionist. Cute and you need a belly kiss!Those flowers are lovely and what a display for the summer this will be.As for these Diamonds – I can’t imagine you doing anything that would do nothing but enhance these beauties. I look forward to watching!
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I’m doing the challenge aswell. I’m just concentrating on getting my blocks made into quilt tops. I don’t think I’ll get them all quilted bythe end of July aswell. love and hugs xxx
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I have been remiss in commenting on your blog. I have loved all the kitteh pics. They have reminded me of my two who have gone over the rainbow bridge. Good luck on the 5 by the end of July challenge.
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Smudge is just darling. Love that position! Good luck on the challenge…I’m in too.
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Smudge reminds me of one of those plastic dolls with the swivel heads. The ones that you can turn completely around. What an amazing position he’s in. I’d say that takes a bit of talent.Lester does look like he’s deep in thought or pondering the worlds problems with that look. He’s a very handsome kitty and reminds me of a lion.I love your shabby chic diamonds. They are going to make a very cute quilt. Good luck with the challenge. Aloha!
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I am doing the challenge also good luck…..
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Those diamonds are amazing. I never get tired of looking at your sweet cats. They just look like they would be snuggle cats.
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Hi Cathi! Your blog is just wonderful! Thanks for visiting mine and leaving a comment during my give away. Do you mind if I add yours to my blog’s favorites? Thanks for great time—
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The diamond blocks are truely diamonds – so pretty and in my favorite style of fabrics too. As always love seeing your feline pictures!
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The diamonds look wonderful, I can’t wait to see what the finished quilt looks like.
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Those diamond blocks are really something! What a project!It is amazing what contortions your kitty can get into.
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