I just couldn’t leave the first block partially finished. Had to finish the piecing for the sheer fun of it. Now the priority has to be my aunt’s quilt. I managed to get 2 blocks of it done Sunday night. Eight blocks to go and the piecing is done. With any luck, by the middle of next week all the piecing will be done and it will be ready to quilt.
The back of the clamshell block.
This is one of the areas of the roof garden, showing the planting that is done around some of the trees.
It was a funny weekend, quite warm and humid Saturday but by late Saturday night the rain had started and with it came a cold front. I don’t think we got much higher than 65 on Sunday but the sun was out and it’s going to heat back up by the end of the week.
Lester seems to be more inclined to go curl up with Smudge lately. Sunday night Smudge was sound asleep with a teddy bear and I watched as Lester marched over, curled up and went right to sleep with him. Must be because it’s cool.
Quilt Obsession 
Your block looks crispy and happy and your cats look lazy… and happy!
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Your clamshell block looks just like your rooftop garden! It’s getting colder here but our cats don’t curl up together – Lester and Smudge have the right idea, don’t they.
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I haven’t seen anyone work on clamshells before! It’s a fun surprise! It is almost like the apple core with the curved piecing with the exception that you add another piece to it. Very nice. Love your color choices. :0)
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Oh Cathi this takes my breath away. I’m completely in love with this block. I love the way you took care with your fabric placements and the piecing is simply divine!
I’m looking forward to figuring out how we’re to finish these off dontcha know. I’ve also made some progress on my project and I keep wondering… how will I make the edges? Hmm…
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Eeeek! Your clamshell block it gorgeous!! See what happens when I go away for a few days. Wow, I just love it! Looking forward to seeing more of this, but definitely want to see your progress on your aunt’s quilt. We had similar weather to yours. Woke up this morning to sun and very cool temps! Great sleeping weather. I think Smudge and Lester have the right idea.
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Cathi – your work is beautiful. great colour choices. I wonder how long you sleep at night 🙂 Those cats are pretty precious I think 🙂
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Your clam shell block is stunning! You do such great hand work.
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I don’t know which I enjoy more about your blog…the piecing or the kitties. Both are fabulous!! Thank you for sharing both!!
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Clamshell is lovely! I envy the kitties, what a great life they have! Somedays to curl up with a teddy would be pure heaven! 😉
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The clamshell block looks great. I bet you are glad the planting is done and there is some color to look at on the roof garden. We have had rain off and on for 2 days and today is really cool so I should get a lot done.
Blogger is unavailable (since last night) so I haven’t been able to post for today.
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Oooo love the clam shell piece!! I knew you would get distracted from your Aunt’s quilt ROFL.
Crispy
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The block looks great Cathi. Great progress!
Your kitties are adorable.
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There is something so pleasing about the stacking of these little shells.
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I LOVE your clam shells Cathi. I see you are going for the blocks with sashing – wonder when Linda is going to publish that add on. I am intrigued by the symmetrical placement of the fabric – that’s a nice touch – and you’ve used a lot of Kaffe fabrics – my favorites!
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Oh my goodness, Cathi – this is too beautiful for words!
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Oh Cathi, the clam shells look so good…
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Looks excellent Cathi, now back to your Aunt’s quilt! LOL.
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Your clamshells are fabulous.
Love the photo of those two boys curled up together.
It is strange around here, 3 pets, 3 seperate sleeping spots. Maybe when it gets really cold…
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