This
week's quilt is made with a vintage block called Mississippi. I used
light fabrics in lime, aqua, lavender and cream. The large 13”
blocks were easy to cut with AccuQuilt dies. I used a Blue Wren
strip cutter die for the narrow sashing.
Down
In Mississippi finished out at 45” x 60” size. I quilted
with cream thread, using Angela Walters' Elvira ruler to free motion
stitch wavy lines. It was great practice and so enjoyable.
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| Down In Mississippi |
I've
had plenty of time to quilt the past two weeks, since we haven't left
the house because of that nasty virus. It isn't a hardship to stay in
because my home is a refuge, a place where I'm comfortable and happy.
I like
puttering around, sitting on the porch, hanging out with my husband.
I can always find something to do. So far, we have enough supplies
and food. I really don't like grocery shopping anyway, so I haven't
missed that a bit. My fabric inventory would probably sustain me for a year.
I wish
more people would take this pandemic seriously and just stay at home.
Sure, I miss breakfast at our favorite diner, our April camping trip
was canceled, I'd like to shop for spring flowers, and I won't get my hair cut on schedule. But I don't
think any of that is more important than our health or our lives.
The number of cases, and sadly, the death toll is rising quickly. STAY HOME, PEOPLE!!
Accuquilt
dies used:
55010
5” Square charm
55147
Half square triangle 2 ¼” finished
55731
Signature 4 ½” finished
Blue
Wren die used:
6015
1 ½” strip cutter
