Zig-zaggin'

  

That's me this month.  Zig-zagging from one thing to another.  Pulled in a bunch of different directions, in family life and in my projects.  Thank goodness for the quilts...a wonderful distraction!  For all I've been working on, I have remarkably little of interest to show today.  When much of what's in the works is handwork, the results are a little bit slower to materialize.

 

I love a good dogtooth edge, don't you?  For some reason, I'm surprised each time that I appliqué them how quickly they work up.  I always seem to think it's going to be a big commitment but these edgings took me only a few evenings to finish.  I love, love, love the red pindot that I used, a Blue Hill fabric from one of their first lines that seems not to be found anywhere now.  The weight of their base cloth and the perfect turkey red of this print makes me wish I had a bolt of it.  A little more sleuthing's in the cards, I think. 

I was going to tell you about our big yard project but after numerous unsuccessful attempts to upload the photos (Is this your problem, Typepad, or is it me?), it will have to wait for another day.  Summer gardens are definitely on my mind, though.   

Do you know where this is going?  Oh, and speaking of gardens, did you see Sarah's post this morning?  *Swoon*!

Comments

[Teresa Rawson]

yes, Yes, YES!!! Love the sawtooth borders!! Totally worth the effort! That quilt will be amazing!

[Debbie]

I love the sawtooth borders. Adds just the right touch to a quilt. Yours looks wonderful.

[Tammy Gilley]

Love, love, LOVING this quilt!!!!!

[Cindra]

Wow! To your quilt with the edge to die for! Wow to the quilt on the connecting page! So much inspiring work and not time to do anything about it.

Hope things are getting less "busy" for you.

[Sharon]

I know exactly where this last picture is going!!!!!! You are reproducing the quilt top that took my breathe away! You know I'll be asking, no, I"ll be begging you for lots of photos of this project!

[janet]

You are going to reproduce the sunflower quilt - hurrah!! I can't wait to see your progress!
I love the sawtooth border - I've been too chicken to try one. I'm happy you say it's not time consuming - I should give it a try.
That red dot fabric is wonderful.

[amy]

Speaking of swooning -- at Sarah's and here! That aqua and the red dogtooth border?!?! Swoon! I've been adding borders today and I am completely BORED. Your borders are completely exciting! Love it! Teasing us with that sunflower, are you? I'm listening...

[Sarah]

Thank you my dear ;-) Glad you like them, and right back atcha. Looking forward to seeing those sunflowers!

[Kristin L]

Your dogtooth edge looks absolutely perfect with the HSTs. The turquoise and red colors set off all your others so well. I can't wait to see what else you have in mind for the border!

[Miriam]

Looove your border!!!
The last photo looks intriguing!!
Thank you for the links. :)
I hope your Mother's health is improving.

[Carla]

Your color sense is so amazing!The triangle quilt reminds me of the one Rita has been making at Red Pepper Quilts. Great mind.... I'd agree with the conclusion that you are going to reproduce the sunflower quilt. I'll be looking forward to your progress.

[Lazy Gal Tonya R]

love this quilt, love it. I've never tried dogteeth, but wow, they really do look fabulous.

[meredith]

Buy a bolt. I would love to see what you do with it. I I have blogger and could upload photos from my trip last night? The next project looks like fun.

[Barbie]

Amazing Quilt...love it!

[Lynn]

I never make the sawtooth edging, but I love the look of it. and I definitely agree, our projects keep us sane during insane times in life.

[wishes, true and kind]

Great quilt! I love it!

[brigette]

it's spectacular!!

[Vicky]

Love the quilt and the edging. If the edging is as easy as you make out I may have to try it.