There are enough of these blocks done to make a lap quilt, depending how I set them. That said, I have the pieces ready to make five more of these which would make it a slightly better size — again, depending on how I set them. The blocks finish at 9″. They’ve been sitting for so long now that I think, although it’s a given that I’ll have trouble sticking to this, that I shall just focus on them for a week or ten days to get them all finished and ready to put together. Of course, this may well be because I’ve named the quilt Pink Ice and ice of any sort sounds very appealing at the moment with the heat wave. I’ve used so many various shades of pink and rose for the stars/partial stars that I may need to use a different colour when it comes to setting them. I’m leaning towards setting them on point.
The back:
I’m working on another POTC block now as, when I went through those left to be framed with the cream hexagons, I found a few that really don’t fit with the rest. But once that block is done I think I’ll start on the next Pink Ice block and try to stay focused so that these blocks at least get put together into a top, ready for quilting.
It was incredibly hot here on Monday. A temperature of 33C and a humidex of 44C (91F and 111F respectively) made it a bit like walking into a wall of heat when venturing outside. More of this all week until Friday when it should cool down a bit. On top of that, we have smog advisories which is typical for us with a heat wave. And just to top it off, huge parts of Toronto were affected by a blackout Monday afternoon as there was an explosion at a transformer station. Thankfully, we weren’t affected but I immediately thought of those with whom I used to work on a high floor in one of the skyscrapers. I cannot imagine walking down 45+ flights of stairs in this kind of heat in a building that had no air conditioning. The blackout occurred right around the time when people would begin to leave the office for the day.
The planters outside buildings around here are very bright and cheerful. This is one that’s in front of a building right across the street from us.
And this one is in front of an office building across the road.
Both boys were pretty quiet Monday. Lester draped himself over the arm of the pink chair.
While Smudge, when it was his turn to have the pink chair, curled up in it.
Quilt Obsession 
I’m sorry Cathi but it did make me actually LOL when you said you were going to concentrate on the Pink Ice and then mentioned making a POTC block. It’s just too much fun having a wide variety of projects :0)
Crispy
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Oppressive heat here as well, Cathi. I don`t know what I`d do without central a/c. But on the positive side, staying indoors has afforded me lots of creative time.
Looks like you’ve been beating the heat indoors as well. How appropriate that you’re working on ‘pink ice’. Sounds yummy and your block looks yummy as well. I can’t wait to see this one finished. It’s going to be gorgeous!
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Pink ice sounds like the perfect solution to think cool anyway.
We had a little less humidity with the wind picking up yesterday.
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Pink Ice looks lovely ….. sounds like a sherbet flavour.
We were unfortunately in that “power outtage” area yesterday – goodness, it was not fun at all. We were without power for almos 3 hours. DH works on the 26th floor downtown – got his exercise walking down to the ground!
Keep cool.
Gail
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That block is quite sweet. I really like it!
The heat is hitting us here too. Yesterday it was 95 and today more of the same. The humidity is awful feeling though the experts say it isn’t that high. Sure feels like it to me. No a/c here. We get the same cool off later in the week. Will be so thankful.
Stay cool 🙂
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I love your pink ice block! It reminds me of a favorite Fannie Mae candy I’d beg for…still do come to think of it! 😉 Your block and beautiful flower photos remind me of a garden party…perhaps that is the direction your pink blocks may take? Scrappy or all the same fabrics??? Was thinking about you with the heat/power issues…glad you’ve been able to keep things cool! Humidity/heat seems to be every where…wish we could all curl up like the kitties until it passes!
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So pretty! Yes, the name is wonderful! I must buy more white fabric. I don’t think to use it and then I see your lovely creations with it.
I especially love the flower photo w/the dancer in the background. Such a pretty scultpure. These photos are so amazing w/the reflections and shadows of other buildings. So different from my surroundings. I really enjoy your photos.
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If I could blow some of the ice we have over the ground right now your way, I would. ;o)
It’s been so long since we had cold temperatures like this that my 9 and 11 yo have never seen it. I have to keep hounding them to wear a coat. They’re not used to it dipping below 0C.
On the other hand, our summer’s hover around 40C and I’ve got to say, I am enjoying the cold a lot more than I would the heat. I’m not a fan of the heat at all. Blahh!
Being new to Inklingo, you are helping me see lots of wonderful ways to use the shapes. I know it’s probably obvious but the whole idea of learning a new ‘system’ must load my brain so much that I need some visuals to inspire me to actually turn those shapes into something. LOL! So again, thank you! Love love love those little stars!
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We haven’t seen the Pink Ice blocks for a while, it’s good to see them again! I heard about your blackout and wondered if you were affected, goodness – that heat is unpleasant. Thank goodness for A/C! The pink chair matches the Pink Ice blocks.
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