I am linking up at SoScrappy, so head over here to see what is new in blue for 2016.
Love and hugs
Kathy
Saturday, January 9, 2016
Twinkle Stars #1
My first January-is-blue Twinkle Star for the RSC16 Column quilt is complete. For my backgrounds I have a 'quantity' of charity shop embroidered table runners and pillow cases and towels etc. All done in wonderful jewel tone colours. This background piece may have too large of leaves, but once the whole quilt is assembled, I believe all will be forgiven and the quilt will be magnificent. Eight more sets have been cut and ready to sew up leader-ender style today.
I too have succumbed to the siren song of the Quilty 365. (See that post here.) These circles are a personal record of your life or community. I have chosen to make this my signature Turning 65 This Year quilt. So whatever the weather might be, wherever I might be, I will record it in a fabric choice made from this thermometer, with some revision to the bottom end as the winter temperatures here in Western Alberta Canada deserve their own categories and dedicated colours.
I also took a calendar and marked it up with the 30 day forecast (in tiny print) and then with a sharpie have marked the actual HI for that day. I doubled checked the past week's temperature starting with January 1st, which was +1.4 C!! But I suspect that the rest of the month (and February) will be a lot of Sultana or some darker purples.
I am linking up at SoScrappy, so head over here to see what is new in blue for 2016.
Love and hugs
Kathy
I am linking up at SoScrappy, so head over here to see what is new in blue for 2016.
Love and hugs
Kathy
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Your twinkle block looks great - I think those splashes of green just add whimsy to it. And what a clever idea you have to mark your Year of 65. I went walking this morning at a windchill of -38 degrees - that definitely requires its own colour! What is the iciest blue you can think of?
ReplyDeleteLove your plans for Quilty 365 and that's a beautiful star!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great plan for your calendar quilt. Such a fun way to record this important year.
ReplyDeleteLove your Twinkler Star and I think you are right about the background. But that Quilty 365 thing - (shudder) - makes me want to run in the other direction. My hat is off to you and those of you who are attempting it, tho! :-)
ReplyDeleteI love your twinkler star block. Good luck on your 365 quilt.
ReplyDeleteOh, I just LOVE that you are using old embroidered pieces for a background. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that idea...I have a lot of embroidered pieces and been pondering what to do with them.
ReplyDeleteLovely colours in your Twinkle Star and war a great idea having a Turning 65 this Year quilt!!
ReplyDeleteYour Twinkler is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI'll be watching your 365/65 with great interest! 8)
What a great twinkler and your circles are looking good.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for your Quilty 365 project!
ReplyDeleteA great idea to use those wonderful embroideries for the quilt. They will have a forever home rather than getting lost in a drawer. Can't wait to see more. Clever use of colored temp circles also.
ReplyDeleteYour Twinkle Star is lovely - I am going to make them this month as well.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Twinkler block, and what a unique version of Quilty 365. I hadn't seen that take on the project before. You'll end up with a more color co-ordinated top than mine will be!
ReplyDeleteYour star is absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove the idea for your Twinklers -- welcome to the Quilty 365 Gang!
ReplyDeleteYour star block is beautiful. The leaves appear to be floating past your star. Lots of people making those circles this year : )
ReplyDeleteNo, I think the block is perfect. The star might not stand out as much, but then you look again and the design in the background seems to flow from the star, and it's a gorgeous effect.
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