This was one of the other ideas that I couldn’t resist with the Pickled Clamshell collections. At each intersection of 4 pickled clamshells a little sparkly star will appear. For this one, I’m using the 11″ size and plan on making it 66″ x 66″. I’m using four colours for the little stars — lime green, a darker green, blue and purple. There are starfish so I figure these are star clams, even if they are pickled! If you click on the photo to enlarge it, the star shows up a bit better.
Because I’m using four different colours for the little stars, sorting out which colour to use for each end piece in the arcs was my first step. With each of the Clamshell Pickle collections there are layout pages which are invaluable when planning a quilt like this. I worked out my colour placement over the weekend, and started stitching. As I complete each pickled clam, I check it off on the layout page and can tell at a glance what pieces to use at the ends of the next arc. The back:
Wednesday was a rather unsettled day — cool with sunshine in the morning which was quickly replaced by clouds and windy conditions in the afternoon. We have tickets for the Jays game tonight and, as I don’t think it will be very warm at all, I’ll be grateful the roof is closed!
Wednesday was a find a cozy spot and snooze day for the kitties. Lester in one cat bed.
And Smudge in another with a toy or two close by.
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Wow that yellow is so cheery you can’t help but smile:)! I am in awe of the piecing in this!
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A love these clamshells: something to put on my “to try” list ?!
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I forgot the big hug to my furry friends ! 😉
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That layout is just beautiful!! I love it. It is always fun when a quilt block forms a secondary design. Hope you have a great time at the Jays game!! I love baseball.
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Love the layout with the little stars! Sounds as though your weather is getting ready for the change of seasons. Have fun at the game.
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Love the new design. The “starfish” are exceptional. Hey, I recognize that fabric! LOL!
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Ooooo I LOVE these blocks!! The stars are such a bonus too :0) I hope your team wins…..I love going to baseball games.
Crispy
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Very cool idea! Don’t you love it when you are excited by an idea and can do all kinds of variations?!? You just need more hours in the day!
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Having never played with that block, I would never have guessed that layout was possible. I think it is wonderful even though a lot of planning for the little stars.
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I’m absolutey loving this one!!!
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Wow – you’ve taken an already obscure (“nameless” according to Barbara Brackman) pattern and turned it into something even more amazing. Can’t wait to see how this turns out.
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Goodness, Cathi, these blocks are stunning. I can hardly wait to see how it turns out. Winona
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WOW! These look FABULOUS!
hugs Elly
From unbearably hot south Spain
I made clam soup today and sewed a couple too :-))
also a bit of appliqué on a tisket basket : )
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Cathi…goodness they are stunning…
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You are amazing, Cathi – that design is simply brilliant!
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So very pretty Cathi! The little stars are a nice touch. I just LOVE that yellow fabric.
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Isn’t that so neat?! Love it.
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Amazingly beautiful! Love this design!
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I am eager to see more of this quilt. I bet it’s going to be stunning with the secondary designs.
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