Doesn’t this look like a churned-up, stormy sea? I am so impressed with how easy it is to put this block together. I wish I’d had the time to finish it last night, but there’s only one long seam left to do and then I’ll press it. Even though the bottom piece has yet to be added, the effect is already visible. I can’t wait to stitch that last seam tonight and then press it.
We had a real surprise on Monday — the gardeners were out on the roof garden preparing the flowerbeds. They have never worked on the roof garden this early in the year. Makes me wonder if they have some long-range forecast from Environment Canada that says the threat of frost is gone. The rule of thumb here is not to plant before May 24 and I cannot remember them ever working out on the roof garden much before then and definitely never this early. I don’t know, but imagine we’ve broken all sorts of records this month. I’m not complaining, as I love the warmer weather but I do wonder if we’re in for a really hot humid summer — oh, how I hope so!
Lester, of course, was sitting on the windowsill watching rather intently.
Mr. Q.O. brought home a new brush for the kitties on Monday. Smudge was purring so loudly while he was being brushed that I could hear him on the other side of the room. Afterwards, he was looking up at Mr. Q.O. as though he was made out of catnip or something!
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You certainly do not let any grass grow under your feet or fingers! That block is just gorgeous. I know what it is like when you first get a new project and you just can’t wait to see what it will look like. Exciting!! I am with you hoping for a really warm summer. We are supposed to have some really nice weather towards the end of the week too. Your kitties both look like they had the royal treatment.
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The first thing I thought about when I saw your latest block was a multi-faceted diamond. No matter what, it’s beautiful.
Are you machine or hand piecing? What is the size of the finished block? Love it!
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A beautiful block Cathi, I love the colors you are using!!
Oh yeah, that Smudge is one happy kitty!!! LOL
Crispy
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Oh Cathi….The Storm at Sea is yummy!! A full size quilt of that would be gorgeous!!
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That looks lovely Cathi…and stormy…very effective
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Well I’m going to have to try this block too. I love the movement in this pattern.
I’m glad the kitties like to be brushed. They can get pretty matted othewise.
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Yum – the block is Beeeeeautiful! My personal favorite color combination is blue and green so this is so eye catching for me! I love the curves – it does make it look like it belongs in a seaside home! Lovely!
And your babies are as beautiful as ever!
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I love the Storm at Sea quilt…I plan on making myself one some day. 🙂
We can’t plant around here until mid-May…it’s snowing today. And windy. Was raining too.
Smudge looks smitten!
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Stunning Cathi…
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Did Mr. Q.O. bring home the furminator brush for the cats? It is an excellent brush.
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What a Gorgeous Block! Oh, I can’t wait to see more!
Funny Kitties…
Happy Easter!
V.
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That block is GORGEOUS, Cathi! I am telling it, those fabrics brew the PERFECT storm!
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I love that block, Cathi!!! Your fabrics are perfect!!
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I love the adoring look from Smudge!
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question,
there are so many sites, but which pattern did you use/buy/download
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I used one of the <a href="http://Inklingo Storm at Sea collections” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”>Inklingo Storm at Sea collections to print the templates right on the back of my fabrics – that way I’ve got perfect sewing lines and matching points. And there is a fabulous <a href="http://Inklingo Design Book” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”>Inklingo Design Book that’s free with the purchase of any of the Inklingo Storm at Sea collections – it has lots of tips on sewing and pressing the blocks.
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