A
few weeks ago I took advantage of a sale and ordered a new Accuquilt
die. The day it arrived, I dropped everything and started cutting.
The spool die is really cute and I can see that some of pieces will
combine with other dies to create other designs. (As if I need
more to do!)
Country
Spools is 36” square, made up of sixteen 6” spool blocks plus
sashing. I pulled red, black, white and grey prints from my remnant
baskets. I liked the small center pieces but decided to switch
things up by using squares and quarter squares for some of the
centers. Tiny stripes for the sashing with bandana squares frame
them beautifully.
I
quilted across the sashing with white thread in a loopy decorative
stitch. A small serpentine stitch was used across the block sections.
Backing is black and white chevrons with binding in a paisley
print.
Accuquilt
dies used: 55180 Spool BOB, 55006 3 ½” Square, 55018 Value die (2
½” HST)
Side
note: Even though I've been sewing up a storm, I took time off
over the weekend to celebrate with my husband...we've been married 46
years! Seems like yesterday that we were starting out in that little
four room duplex.
It's
been fun and sometimes crazy. We worked hard and learned as we went,
always moving ahead together. Now we're retired and pursuing our
hobbies. Of course, there's still work to do, like helping him
repair fuel lines on the truck the morning of our anniversary. Yeah,
I have mechanic skills as well as sewing expertise.
We
are a great team and still enjoy each other's company. It's
fabulous to have a loving partner to share life's adventures. I am
thankful for every single day.
Love is: being Happy Together
