Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Flower Power, Texas Flag Quilt, and A Break


I've been working on a pattern I saw on Instagram and immediately loved. It is called Flower Power by Kelli Fannin and is available for purchase here. I am using a fat quarter bundle of Enchanted Pond that I purchased some time ago and this will become a lap-sized quilt for my sister-in-law! I put a 5-inch charm square in the photo so you can see how big the blocks are at 16-1/2 inches square. The blocks go together quickly, and I am really enjoying it!



I have set the Flower Power project aside to start work on a surprise for my husband - a Texas Flag Quilt or Lone Star Flag quilt. He is out of town until Thursday, Sept 28, and I have other plans all weekend, so I need to get it done quickly. The pattern is by Lisa at Things Here Lately, and it is available in PDF here. I spent the entire afternoon laying it out on the design board, and today I will start piecing. I love scrappy flag patterns, and I am excited about this one. I can't wait to see his face when he sees it across our new slate-blue bedspread!

I will be taking a little break from the blog. I know you're thinking "A break from what? She hardly ever posts!" Lol! I plan to be back soon with some Christmas projects.
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  1. Pattie @ Olla-PodridaSeptember 20, 2017 at 9:39 AM

    Woman, you astound me with all that you do. I love both of these. I'm anxious to hear your husband's reaction. Meanwhile, I am loving the idea of lap-sized quilts. I have the most fabulous Halloween fabric that would make such a great little quilt. If only I had a suitable pattern...and the talent and know how.

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    1. LindaSeptember 21, 2017 at 7:40 AM

      Pattie you are so kind. :) I wish I could help you make that little Halloween quilt!

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    2. Pattie @ Olla-PodridaOctober 4, 2017 at 11:55 PM

      Me, too. I did get out my mom's old Singer and actually sewed some seams, so that's a start.

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    3. LindaOctober 8, 2017 at 7:07 AM

      Yay!! :)

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  2. JanineMarieSeptember 21, 2017 at 3:23 PM

    Oh, have fun sewing and making the most of your time with that special project. And thanks, too, for the link to Lisa's blog where you got the pattern. I hadn't seen it before. What a beautiful blog--both photos and thoughtful reflections on life.

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    1. LindaSeptember 22, 2017 at 7:04 AM

      Well so far I'm getting no progress at all on the quilt - life intervened as usual, lol! Yes I agree with you about Lisa's blog. :)

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  3. LIttle Penguin QuiltsSeptember 22, 2017 at 4:48 PM

    I like both of those! I think it's always good to have multiple projects that you can pick up and work on a little at a time! I loved your American flag quilt, so I know the Texas one is going to be amazing, too.

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    1. LindaSeptember 23, 2017 at 6:31 AM

      Thank you Diann. Multiple projects definitely keep it interesting! :)

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  4. Pattie @ Olla-PodridaDecember 15, 2017 at 5:19 PM

    OK, Linda, break time is over! Let's see those Christmas projects!

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    1. LindaDecember 17, 2017 at 6:37 AM

      LOL Pattie! Truth is, sewing projects got started with great enthusiasm and fell by the wayside with other outdoor and indoor activities. Thanks for missing me. ;)

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