My plan for the Clams on the Half Shell quilt is to add 3 small borders. The second border will be made up of these little blocks made from quarter clamshells. Each block measures 3″. They’re amazingly quick and easy to stitch, as it takes very little time to get each seam done.
The back:
For fun, I put the first border block beside the first block of the centre of the quilt. I think this is going to be a fun quilt with lots of movement.
There are a few lilies growing on the roof garden. I love the colour of this one.
Wednesday we were supposed to get thunderstorms. I woke up with a migraine and was rather hoping we would get a storm to clear the air, but they seem to pass us by.
Smudge spent some time on the windowsill Wednesday.
While Lester snoozed.
Quilt Obsession 
Your work always amazes me, both front and back. Mine never look that good!
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Oh Cathi! Only YOU would see these blocks, choose these fabrics, and put it all together…. Unbelievably clever!
Yes, LOTS of movement. Reminds me of water. Ripples, streams, raindrops, tidal pools, the marsh…
Very beautiful and inspirational to me. Thank you.
Great photo of Smudge today! They’ve had a change of the guard. 🙂
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Wouah: Smudge is so funny. What was he looking at ?
As for you patchwork: per-fect… as usual.
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I am looking forward to seeing the pieces of this quilt as they evolve!
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Those Clams are just gorgeous!! I love the design, a terrific new project. Smudge looks as if he is daydreaming.
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This is going to be very cute – can’t wait to see how it comes together.
Love that picture of Smudge!
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This really is going to be a sweet little quilt :0)
I love the picture of Smudge, he looks like he’s saying “What the HECK was THAT!!” LOL
Crispy
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Oh that is gonna be so nice! I just ordered the clamshell downloads inklingo as I really think that is something I would like to do here in the near future:)
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Wow, getting a bit see sick from all that movement LOL! They look great! Have lots of fun making the blocks! Hope you migraine with disappear soon! Happy sewing, hugs, Daniëlle
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Cathi,
I subscribe to your blog by email and always look forward to see what you are working on. I purchased the 3″ clamshell from inklingo, but have not had a chance to try it out yet. (6 kids, off all summer, does not allow for much sewing time.) I love making scrap quilts and often cut just one shape from each fabric. Is there a way to print just one clamshell at a time using inklingo, instead of a whole page with anywhere from 18-21 shells? Inklingo is very new to me and I am hoping you may have a quick answer from me. I love hand piecing and this seems like a real timesaver and much more accurate, compared to templates and marking my own sewing lines. Thanks.
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Zesty blocks!
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I love that look on Smudge’s face! That little quilt is going to be so pretty. And we got a small thunderstorm east of you around noon yesterday – with a bit of rain finally.
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Your quilt is going to be so pretty. Lovely work. I, too, love the look on Smudge’s face. Have a good day. Winona
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Wow, never thought about making the half clamshells! Very interesting… I need to go back to mine to add some more!
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Cathi,
These are so cool. The fabrics don’t seem your normal chintzy romantic style. You are full of surprises! 🙂 These look very spirited!
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Amazing Cathi! Imagine, I looked just like Smudge studying your pictures! Can’t wait to see more…
xox
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Looking forward to how this little project develops. They make a secondary pattern of a flower don’t they. As usual you know how to pick your fabrics 😉
Love the lily on your roof top garden. Smudge looks like he’s looking up to it in your post ;))
I hope your head clears. Migraines are no fun.
hugs
Ellyx
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This is an exciting addition to the clamshell collection and I love what you’ve been doing with it…I’m a huge fan of anything resembling a pinwheel! I’m eager to start playing with mine – some catching up to do on the Garden front first though!
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