After having stitched a number of the arcs together, it felt like time to add a few to the clamshells. Putting the arcs together is a bit more challenging than adding the completed arcs to the clamshells. As the curve is so gentle, it’s really quite easy piecing to add an arc. Some evenings are meant for the easier stitching — and it’s easier to do when watching baseball.
Another 35 of the clamshells have been fussy cut/printed. I’m amazed at just how fast the process is using a window template. I had the 35 fabrics cut in next to no time and the printing took only minutes. I think if you click on this photo to enlarge it you can see the clamshell printed on the back of the fabric with the flower in the centre.
Lester likes to drape his paws over the arm of the chair. This is a typical Lester pose during the day sometimes. We’re off to the vet with him this afternoon as it appears he has a cold. He had this last year and a course of antibiotics cleared it right up, so I’m hoping that’s all it will take this time.
Smudge curled up and had a snooze on the couch.
Poor Lester – let’s hope the vet treatment makes him better, having a cold is miserable. Smudge looks quite oblivious! Your Pickled Clams are gorgeous.
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I think that the pickled ladies might just be my favorites. Hope Lester feels better!
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Wonderful blocks, did you sew it by hand or machine, please ?
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Whew! Lusty ladies are showing up my friend. dreamy. Look at Lester. I can hear him already and Smudge has to rest. I mean, he’s being so darn cute the rest of the time.
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Aahh, the ladies 🙂 Hope Lester gets better asap!
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Another lovely bunch of clam shells :0)
I hope Lester gets over his cold very quickly!!
Crispy
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I love the jolt of color with the addition of the reds and oranges – this is going to be a spectacular quilt!!
Give Lester my best wishes for a speedy recovery.
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This group of ladies is as beautiful as the rest. I like the one in the second row from the top. It will the combination of them all that will make it an exciting quilt though.
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