After finishing Chintz Circles yesterday, rather than working on a project already in progress, what did I do? Started a little doll’s quilt with the new Inklingo clamshell edges collection which has all the shapes to finish the edges on a clamshell quilt made with the 3″ clamshells. This block finishes at 6″. It’s made with the side halves, but I have ideas as well for some blocks made with the top and bottom halves as well as the quarter clamshells.
The back:
These are the fabrics I’ve picked out for this little doll’s quilt, which won’t take long to put together.
After we took the photos of Chintz Circles yesterday, we went out for dinner to celebrate. On the way back home we came through the bookstore in the retail section of the complex and heard the most incredible piano playing. The bookstore is a multi-level store, which we had entered through the lower level. There’s a baby grand piano on the main floor of the store which is frequently played by a number of people. But yesterday? Yesterday was phenomenal. I was sure it had to be a professional pianist playing. I couldn’t have been more wrong. It was an 11 year-old boy who was playing so beautifully I actually had tears in my eyes listening. We ended up staying in the store for quite a while just listening. After striking up a conversation with his father, we learned he has been playing for only three years and has had no classical training at all. Apparently he and some others have been playing there nightly for a while and sometimes are there until closing at 10:00 p.m. I know where we’ll be going most evenings.
It was fun watching people’s reactions. Any number of people stopped and just stood quietly drinking in the beautiful music. A little girl was standing absolutely still, mesmerized by the music. After each composition he played, there was applause. It was one of those magical moments when you come upon something totally unexpected.
Lester had some windowsill time on Tuesday.
Smudge at the toy basket. He rather exhausted himself playing with the toy we call Cappy — the orange and black striped one, and seemingly had to have a nap right there.
Quilt Obsession 
oh, these are soooooo pretty!
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I just ordered the edges – how did that get past me – or are they brand new – I didn’t see the announcement on the Yahoo group – but then again I get the daily digest.
What a cute block – the center bit reminds me of Winding Ways – it will be interesting to see the secondary patterns emerge as you add more.
What a lovely story about the little boy and the piano. You will enjoy this Washington Post article:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/04/04/AR2007040401721.html
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This will be such a wonderful summertime doll quilt! A totally new design to me!, which seems have endless possibilites! I can’t wait to see what you creat Cathi.
Sounds like a magical evening for sure… then to be able to go back to hear more?!?! I’m so happy that this young man has this opportunity! What better way to practice, get exposure, and let others enjoy his talents. 11 years old and has the world by the tail and doesn’t even know it! 🙂
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that is so neat about the piano player. Love the new material choices…….
Gill
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Wow, what an experience – that reminds me a little of Giuseppi Verdi when he was young.
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Oooo I like this more than the whole clams. Very cool patten!!
How wonderful to accidentally happen upon a beautiful concert. I hope the boy always enjoys playing.
Crispy
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Just when I think I’ve seen everything . . . then you throw something new and exciting up. Love this.
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What a neat block!
I love piano music and could listen to it for hours. That must have been a big surprise to see a child playing.
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The half-clamshells will make a fun quilt! What a lovely surprise, to hear the music. I know there is a “pianos in public places” movement – pianos are left in odd places for anyone to play and jam along to. Haven’t heard if TO is one of those cities, but it would be outside not in a boookstore.
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Oh wow! I just adore the new curvy pinwheel blocks. It is going to be a stunning little quilt with those fabrics. Great story about the bookstore concert. I love those unexpected moments of beauty in an ordinary day.
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What a great pattern — and one I don’t remember ever seeing before. It’s going to make a wonderful doll quilt with the lovely fabrics you’ve selected.
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What a wonderful unique pattern – it really turned out great. And this great fabric matches as well.
I am so thrilled about your hand piecing. It looks so perfect to me.
Brigitte
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