The red and white print fabric I showed last week just don’t work for the pattern I’m playing with. I think the white has to be all white, rather than patterned. So what did I do? I decided to use pink! I love pink and red together. These are 9″ blocks.
On Friday, the new Inklingo Winding Ways collections were released — in 4.5″, 6″ and 9″ sizes. I knew they were coming and was thrilled as I have always loved the Winding Ways block and have tried to do it before, once with plastic templates which I traced and once with acrylic templates. Neither of those worked out well at all. These ones? These ones are absolute bliss to stitch — nice soft curves that don’t even require any clipping into the seam allowance. They go together in next to no time. There’s a fabulous Winding Ways Design Book available too, which is free right now, with some great stitching and pressing tips and some fabulous design ideas.
I have a design idea for a small table topper that will utilize all 3 sizes of the blocks. They go together so quickly that I think I can get the top done within a week. Everything else seems to be put on hold for this one. This is the back of one of the blocks, It presses like a dream, using the tips in the Design Book.
It was bitterly, bitterly cold here on the weekend. Saturday morning, when we had an 8:00 a.m. appointment at the vet office, it was -19C. Thankfully there was no wind. Otherwise it would have been unbearable.
Lester seemed not well on Friday, was sneezing and seemed to have a runny nose. I called the vet’s office and the only appointment we could get was 8:00 a.m. Saturday. Because of his heart condition, anything that seems to be affecting his breathing makes me nervous. Off we went, saw the vet who said it appears to probably be an upper respiratory infection and we came home with antibiotics. Until Sunday night, after he had had his fourth dose of the antibiotics he didn’t appear to be much better. But, fingers crossed, they seem to be having the desired effect. The good news on Saturday was that his heart murmur couldn’t be heard, so clearly his heart meds are doing their job. He’s clearly not himself and is a bit bedraggled looking, so here’s a picture taken mid-week last week:
Smudge loves to stretch out on the mattress cover when we’ve stripped the bed.
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Perfect colors for a Valentine's Day table topper, Cathi.I wish Lester a speedy "Get well soon". I hope you have good news for us tomorrow.
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Oh my gosh these are beautiful and I just cannot get OVER your amazing stitching. Again, thank you for showing the backs. Looking to hear any updates on Lester as the day wears on… Love, *karendianne.
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I love Winding Ways and have made them myself. They are a fabulous looking quilt design. The two colors that you are using are very effective and perfect for Valentines Day. I sure hope that Lester is feeling better soon.
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Who ever said that pink and red don't go together obviously wasn't a quilter. Love the combination!!I hope our Lester is on the road to a quick recovery!!Crispy
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The winding way blocks look good but my concerns here are for Lester…not good news for me to hear. I hope he snaps out of this quickly.
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Love those blocks!!
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I like pink and red together too. That is one block I have never tried but I think I should.
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Cathi, I love this block. Those colors just click together. I hope Lester is back to his old self in no time. Winona
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Stunning! I have this design as templates…must*dig*them*out! I love your festive red and pink version!!
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Scritches to Lester – I hope he's feeling better soon. And, of course some to Smudge so he doesn't feel left out. I know what it's like to have a sick kitty – our George seems very fragile these days. We think it's his age catching up with him.I've never been sure of red and pink to gether – but those look cool!
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Poor Lester, I hope he continues to improve – our girls send him a miaow in sympathy as they have their vet check-up tomorrow.Winding Ways is a great block!
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Poor Lester, I hope you get better soon.ttfn 🙂 Yuki
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Cathi…i have been a long time, non-comment follower of your blog, of which i have learned so much from your wonderful sewing and so enjoy the adventures of Lester and Smudge!…i am owned by Gaby, who is also a Maincoon!…i pray that Lester will be feeling better soon!…God Bless you and your family…annie slave_girl4j@yahoo.com
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Beautiful blocks ( as usual) and I'm wishing Lester a speedy recovery. I know how it is when the kitties are sick 😦
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Love your blocks pink and red hey – great combo :)Pooor ol Lester. Tig had that same thing years ago now and it was definitely noticeable with her not feeling herself – but full recovery in a matter of a week or two on meds and voila she was back to normal…thinking of you both :)Valeriehttp://www.pastimesonline.ca/vals-quilting/
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Lovely blocks and fabricsBear regards,Beertje Zonn
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Those blocks are really gorgeous!!I’ve never gotten into the inklingo stuff. I read about the Winding Ways on the Inklingo blog, that they are printed onto the fabric…?Sorry to hear about Lester. I hope he’s doing better!
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Groan. I love this latest Inklingo. I've kind of dropped the INklingo ball. I get my hexys out now and then but I'm consumed by so many projects. I am really going to enjoy seeing what you do with this block.
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Oh, I like this!!!
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