Now there are four complete circles showing. This is really a fun top to put together as each row reveals another set of completed circles. It’s like watching a bit of a mystery unfold. Winning the quilt frame has absolutely decided it. This will be a king-size quilt. I was hesitating as the thought of basting it for quilting was rather daunting. But with the quilt frame meaning no basting, once I finish adding rows and rows of blocks it will be ready to quilt immediately. It will be solely a matter of getting the batt and a backing ready.
Mr. Q.O. keeps asking me if I’m making drapes with this one. He’s kidding, of course, but it makes me think of a picture in the book, The Patchworks of Lucy Boston, in which a hexagon patchwork is used as a window treatment. I’d love to find a fabric that looked something like this that could be used for drapes.
Finding a name for this quilt is already something I’m thinking about. At the moment, it’s known in this household as “The Thing”. Not very flattering. It really does deserve a nice name, I think.
It poured and poured and poured rain some more on Wednesday. But suddenly, the roof garden is looking greener and greener and the first daffodil has bloomed. I think we’re to have nothing but rain and perhaps even a thunderstorm or two today. Hopefully we see the sun again on Friday.
The cats know what to do on a rainy day. Curl up and snooze. Smudge, in one of his classic poses that always manage to make us laugh:
And Lester sound asleep.
Quilt Obsession 
Too funny, my husband would probably say something of a similar nature. It really is turning out nicely you. I am sure you are really pleased. Nothing like a rainy day for curling up!
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Cathi, I am mesmerized by your Alabama Beauty or should we say ‘Spring Showers’ Blocks, and your kitties just made me yawn! They know how to live the good life! … I think I need a catnap, now… 🙂
I just checked out your frame, humm and they do ship abroad! 🙂
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Oooo I like Valentina’s “Spring Shower’s” reference to the blocks….sounds like a good name for the quilt….
Crispy
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Exquisite!!! It is going to be a curvy beauty!
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Beautiful. Inspiring. I’m going to have to get this pattern and make it. Love yours!
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This is looking lovely Cathi, the quilt frame is pretty special too. I can see it will get loads of use.
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I too LOVE curves and am drawn in. I’ve enjoyed looking at your various projects. I too have done winding ways and storm at sea, optical illusions being another of my obsessions.
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This is gorgeous, Cathi. Those fabrics make my heart skip a beat. I am with you, it deserves a VERY pretty name!
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These blocks are stunning and perfect little quilt! (Congrats on your winning that frame too!!)
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Congratulations on your win, what a great prize! That quilt will be very pretty and summery. Good to see the kitties haven’t lost their lounging skills!
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I just love these Cathi……
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This is going to be a very “lively” quilt with all the beautiful fabrics happening.
Congrats on winning the new frame and may you find you can quilt even more!
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