May 27, 2022
Peggy and I reconnected almost 13 years ago thanks to Facebook. And what a good coincidence that she lives just across the Strait from me and, on certain days of the week, it’s a free ferry ride.
We’ve shared many meals with Peggy and Bill so the name of this block inspired me to make it for her. The words in the background (behind the stylized bowls) may provide nourishment for the soul as well.
May 23, 2022
When I saw this block pattern I couldn’t imagine who I might make it for but Wendy and Bob are on the road as often as anyone else I know. Trips back and forth to see family in the Lower Mainland and Quesnel are frequent with trips to Victoria in between.
I don’t think they travel with a trailer but wouldn’t this be a nice home-away-from-home for a few nights of camping.
This block gave me a chance to try out a few new tricks.
I wanted to get the background to be more of one tone while using up different blue fabrics. For the most part I think I succeeded, although there are still a few that stand out too much. While being careful to get the blues right I should have had better contrast between some of those blues and the purples in the butterfly.
I used a new facing technique to finish the block. The technique is meant for a modern quilt or for a design that you want to float to the edges. Neither of those things are happening in this block but a smaller project seemed like a good chance to try out the method. I used a 2.5″ strip for the facing but another time I’ll try a 1.5″ strip.
The back doesn’t look much different from a regular binding but it is much easier to get the corners looking sharp.
May 17, 2022
By now the season in Saskatchewan has probably turned to Spring, if not already heading into summer. I hope Audrey has a sunny day for her birthday and many more of them over the next year.