Last weekend when we were at Sew Sisters, I found some great fabrics in the remnants bin to add to the shabby chic collection for the Alabama Beauty quilt I plan to make for us. Finding remnants like these is perfect for Chintz Circles and other quilts. These are all around a quarter of a yard — just right for the scrap quilts I love to make. While I have a few — some — well, okay, a lot of other things on the go, making that Alabama Beauty block and a quilt like Chintz Circles for us is definitely high up on the list. I enjoyed everything about making it, even the fabric wrestling aka machine quilting. Before I begin it, Pink Ice and Clams on the Half Shell will be completed, some more pieces printed for the Summer Picnic Dish quilt and, knowing me, who knows what else will be started.
The label for my aunt’s quilt will be done this weekend. I’ve decided to make a block using shapes from the Orange Peel Deluxe collection, so some more curved stitching, and use a few of the fabrics that I used in the top.
I’ve added the post about Chintz Circles to Finished for Friday at Lit and Laundry. It has been ages since I’ve had a finish and couldn’t resist. There’s a list of those with finishes for Friday on this post — definitely worth going and taking a look and, who knows, you may just find a new-to-you blog that you really enjoy.
For some reason, my wrists and hands have really started to hurt again and, as I type this, my right wrist is swollen. Because of the discomfort involved with typing, I’ve not been great about responding to comments the past couple of days, but hope to get all caught up over the weekend. I have a feeling it was doing the binding that started this as applique does tend to bother my hands. I think next time I’m stitching down binding I’ll do it in stages rather than all at once and see if that helps.
Thursday was a very cloudy day. I think we’re going to get rain at some point today. Thursday Smudge enjoyed some windowsill time.
While Lester was lounging in the pink chair.
Quilt Obsession 
The new fabric looks beautiful, perfect for shabby chic! Be careful with your wrists. I have similar problem and have to pace myself so as not to overdue it. I love these photos of the cats, they look regal.
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Now that’s a pretty collection of fabrics, isn’t it? Using a block for the label is a smart idea! Sorry to hear about your hands, binding a quilt is hard on the fingers I find – like giant applique!
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Those are lovely fabrics you found. I love the remnants bins at fabric shops:)
Surely hope you wrists heal up quickly.
Blessings, Sue
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Pretty fabric and to get them at a bargain price is a BIG bonus :0)
Crispy
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You find the loveliest fabrics! On sale too, doesn’t get much better than that! Sorry to hear your wrist is hurting, sending big e-hugs and wishes for fast mending! Kitties are quite awake today…treat time perhaps nearing? I become alert too around food! 😉
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OOoOOO gorgeous fabrics – especially the 3 florals on the left – lovely! I LOVE diving through remnant bins – the ones at Fabricland are overloaded with weird plastic scraps or hideous polyester escapees, but quilt store remnant bins are full of pretty little morsels! And the discounted price doesn’t hurt either 😉 When I go to Evelyns in Newmarket my first stop is the baskets of remnants, lol!
Take it easy with your hands – a heating pad might help – I do that when mine are aching.
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That is how I do my bindings, a little each day. That way there is no pain.
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I am so envious, I wish I could take a trip to Sew Sisters…….maybe in September when things slow down a bit.
Gill
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Don’t worry about responding to comments – you need to rest your hands/wrists to keep them in shape for sewing! Too bad we’re not closer – I’d gladly stitch down your binding for you – I use a wonderful invisible stitch the envy of my quilt group 🙂
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Cathi I thought of you and your love of Shabby Chic – check out this website – you’re going to love it!
http://www.shabbyfabrics.com/store/products/?category=300
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Cathi,
Very pretty fabrics! Please don’t worry about responding to my comments. Just take care of your wrists. I don’t want you to be in more pain because you typed out a response to me. I know you read my comments and appreciate them. I love seeing your pretty projects and those handsome kitties. I always smile when I see the pictures of Smudge and Lester. Such handsome guys. (grin) Have a great day. Winona
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Oh Cathi, You have picked very lovely fabrics! I know it is hard to do things one step at the time but my hands do appreciate it when I listen to them hihi!! Don’t stress yourself with responding, friends will understand, really they do. if they don’t, well …. The expression on your cats faces is so different than the expression on Yvette’s face hihi! Love them both! Have a nice weekend, hugs, Daniëlle
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Those are great fabrics. My favorite is the middle one.
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