Wasn't QuiltCon Together a delightful event!
Certainly was from my viewpoint.
What energy!
And how easy and comfortable here at home to listen and watch lectures, participate in workshops and shop those marvelous vendors.
Yes, I'm feeling energized and lovin' it.
As many of you know who follow me and my activities, I've been downsizing in the hopes of becoming (tongue in cheek) a minimalist. And try as I may, some items that I love but am finished with just aren't selling as I thought they would. Case in point is this wonderful Bright Quilts from Down Under Australian Patchwork and Quilting magazine. I purchased it new for $25 and my price is a mere $10.
One of my favorites made from this book was the Orange Delight quilt, perfectly sized for sofa snuggling at 43" x 63" using all batik fabric front and back. Once washed it became perfectly soft and comfortable.
Where am I going with this story? Yesterday as I flipped through the pages of this magazine, wondering why it didn't sell, I re-discovered my need to make another orange delight, this one slightly smaller for lack of batik and instead of orange centers, I used more red and yellow simply because that's the batik fabric choices I had on hand.
Here's a sampling of 6 finished blocks in the purple/berry color range.
and the remaining center blocks in red with the sashing strips fabric selected. Yes, it truly is a bright quilt from down under and it's giving me so much energy just to cut and sew.
