Quilting Colours

When I look at the previous posts, there has been a sad lack of actual quilting.This might just rectify the thought that I do not sew,quilt,or do applique.
The writing is a  little faded but the message is loud and clear.My Dad gave this to me many,many years ago.I think it needs to be hung in a prominent place, where it will jog me along every day.Thanks, Dad.


my collection of batik fabrics called for something special, and Shirley Goodwin’s pattern, “ Monet’s Hexagons” seemed perfect.
A few changes in the selection and away I went.The usual interruptions, Housework,laundry, Doctor’s visit, another one next week, and gradually the shapes were cut, placed and sewn.







Quite a lot of fiddling  to find the best place to hang and photograph. it is not quite as dark as the photo shows. Lots of experiments with gold,yellow,and variegated thread,  before I choose a brighter metallic  thread for the sun and rays, so far just one ray is done. You can see this one, it is at  6.35, on the clock. I used a single buttonhole  stitch, number 45  on my Bernina, this seemed to go very nicely, with super fine iron on interfacing just behind the sun and rays.I use a special needle for metallic threads, and ..NO breaking thread !!!
This has to be finished next Monday, as it is a gift No dawdling or hesitation this time.Just  Get On and Finish It !!!

Quotations of the day, both from Edward Young, 1683-1765

this is from “ The Love of Fame”

Some for renown on scraps of learning dote,

And think they grow immortal as they quote.

And this is from “ Night Thoughts”

Procrastination is the thief of time.

Cheers from Jean