… got finished after all on Tuesday night after some quilt wrestling of Chintz Circles was accomplished. After doing more of the quilting, I think I’ve got a “route” mapped out so as to be able to avoid having quite so many threads to bury. Today and Thursday will be busy with work, but Friday and Saturday I plan to stay at the machine and keep going until the quilting is finished.
Two more Pink Ice blocks to go and then I’ll try a few of the 9-patch blocks to see if they will work as the setting block for the quilt.
Although it’s hot and humid again, Lester saw a few things out the window that he had to keep his eye on.
While Smudge was staying with his in warm weather, do as little as possible mode. He was awake — if you click on the photo to enlarge it, you can see one eye open watching to make sure he didn’t miss anything interesting.
Quilt Obsession 
Love the block! good for you you have found a “route” saves you lots of time handling all those threads!! Love the concentrated look on Lester’s face!! Hihi peeking Smudge is adorable! Happy sewing, hugs, Daniëlle
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Cathi,
This one is GORGEOUS! I love that fabric in there. This block is one I’m going to have to do. I really, really like it and I know I’ve told you this before.
Is this in inklingo?
Have a good day today:)
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Great block! Keep plugging away at the quilting. You know my cats often lounge with one eye open too.
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Can’t wait to see these paired with the nine patches. Will you use sashing?
I love your description of machine quilting as “quilt wrestling” that’s a perfect description. I have only machine quilted small lap size quilts – I cannot fathom how people wrestle a queen – heaven forbid a king size quilt in those few inches of space between the machine and the needle.
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I look forward to seeing the 9 patches with the ice blocks :0)
Crispy
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I like block 28, nice print fabric. I hope your new plan works to have less stops and starts on the quilting. It is more fun that way.
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Checking in here today and spotted my two favorite kitties as always. Cathi…the color you used for this block is a beauty!
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Did you buy one of those teeny tiny crochet hooks from Sew Sisters for burying the threads? They’re amazing!
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What a beautiful block! Love your fabrics!
Well, Cathi, your quilting is looking wonderful!
Smudge is adorable today. So sleepy looking, but yet not wanting to miss anything. lol
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Cathi,
I absolutely LOVE the fabric on this one!
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I, too, love that fabric. My kitties have been pretty laid back too since the heat started. Callie is asleep on the ironing board. Aeris is asleep in my rocking chair. Winona
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Oh gosh what a pretty block. That fabric is divine and that photo of Smudge is so, so cute.
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